In a global economy, businesses and their associations often extend beyond mere commercial operations. The multifaceted affiliations, investments, and partnerships of major corporations reveal complex engagements with geopolitical and humanitarian issues.
From international fast food chains to beverage companies and retail giants, these enterprises are intertwined in various ways with regions and situations that draw attention due to their geopolitical impact.
1. 7up
Soft drink, distributed internationally by PepsiCo. PepsiCo, the international distributor of 7up, bought SodaStream for $3.2 billion and owns 50% of Sabra, both entities implicated in taking advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Avoid 7up products, refrain from selling them, and reconsider working for PepsiCo.
2. Acqua Panna
Acqua Panna is a water brand owned by Nestle. Nestle, the owner of Acqua Panna, holds a controlling stake in Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in Occupied Palestine. To align with certain stances, consider avoiding Acqua Panna products and Nestle’s entire catalogue until divesting from operations in Occupied Palestine.
3. Appletiser
Soft drink brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the owner of Appletiser, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot, established in Occupied Palestine. It’s advisable to avoid buying or selling Appletiser and reconsider working for the Coca-Cola Company.
4. Aquafina
Water brand owned by PepsiCo. The owner of Aquafina, PepsiCo, bought SodaStream and holds 50% ownership of Sabra, both entities associated with taking advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Refrain from purchasing Aquafina products, selling them, or working for PepsiCo.
5. Aquarius
Water brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the parent company of Aquarius, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot within Occupied Palestine. It’s recommended to avoid purchasing, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in this context.
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6. Burger King
International fast-food chain. Burger King Israel’s support for the IDF includes providing free food and drinks to Israeli militants, as stated in their Instagram post. Consider refraining from eating at Burger King or working for the company.
7. Carrefour
International supermarket. Carrefour’s extensive investments in Israel, including the opening of multiple stores and plans for further expansion, may indicate connections to the region. It’s suggested to avoid shopping at Carrefour supermarkets and reconsider employment at the company.
8. Coca-Cola
Soft drinks manufacturer. Coca-Cola’s operation of a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot, established in Occupied Palestine, poses ethical considerations. It’s recommended to refrain from buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company.
9. Costa Coffee
Coffee house brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the parent company of Costa Coffee, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It might be wise to avoid buying, selling, or working for Costa Coffee or the Coca-Cola Company.
10. Dasani Water
Water brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. The Coca-Cola Company, owner of Dasani Water, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It’s advisable to refrain from buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in this context.
11. Diet Coke
Soft drink brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. The Coca-Cola Company, owner of Diet Coke, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It is recommended to refrain from buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company.
12. Dr Pepper
Soft drink brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the parent company of Dr Pepper, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot, built in Occupied Palestine. It’s advisable not to buy or sell Dr Pepper products or work for the Coca-Cola Company.
13. Eden Springs
Water coolers and coffee machines for businesses. The parent company of Eden Springs UK is an Israeli water company known to take water resources from farmers and towns in the Golan Heights, restricting access to non-Israelis. Due to this complicity in illegal occupation, boycotting Eden Springs products is encouraged.
14. Fanta
Soft drink brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the owner of Fanta, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. To align with certain stances, it’s advisable to avoid purchasing, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in this context.
15. Game Fuel
Soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The owner of Game Fuel, PepsiCo, bought SodaStream and holds 50% ownership of Sabra, both entities associated with taking advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Refrain from buying, selling, or working for the PepsiCo Company.
16. Gatorade
Sports energy drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The owner of Gatorade, PepsiCo, bought SodaStream and holds 50% ownership of Sabra, both entities associated with taking advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It’s advisable not to buy, sell, or work for the PepsiCo Company.
17. Glaceau Smartwater
Water brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the parent company of Glaceau Smartwater, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot, built in Occupied Palestine. It’s recommended to avoid buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in this context.
18. Innocent Smoothies
Smoothie brand owned by the Coca-Cola company. Coca-Cola, the parent company of Innocent Smoothies, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It’s advisable not to buy, sell, or work for the Coca-Cola Company in this context.
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19. KFC
International fast-food chain. Parent company Yum Brands is an investor in Israeli start-ups. Refraining from eating at KFC restaurants or working in these establishments is suggested.
20. Lipton
Tea brand owned by PepsiCo. The owner of Lipton, PepsiCo, bought SodaStream and holds 50% ownership of Sabra, both entities associated with taking advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It is advisable not to buy, sell, or work for the PepsiCo Company.
21. Lipton Iced Tea
Lipton Iced Tea, a product of a joint venture between Unilever and PepsiCo, no longer has an association with the rest of the Lipton brand. However, Unilever and Pepsico, the owners, have engaged in activities tied to the boycott. Avoid buying, selling, or working for Unilever or PepsiCo associated with Lipton Iced Tea.
22. Marks and Spencer / M&S
British multinational retailer, Marks & Spencer, has had a historical pro-Zionist leaning, serving as a significant commercial conduit between Israel and the UK for over a century. Though they’ve distanced themselves publicly from political ties more recently, their historical alignment with Zionist statements raises concerns. Consider refraining from shopping at M&S or working for the company.
23. McDonalds
McDonald’s Israel has been known to support the IDF by providing free food and drinks to Israeli militants. This affiliation might influence the decision to avoid dining at McDonald’s or working for the company.
24. Mondelez
International snack company Mondelez invests in Israeli start-ups in Occupied Palestine. It’s suggested not to buy or sell Mondelez products and avoid working for Mondelez due to these associations.
25. Monster Energy
Coca-Cola, the largest shareholder of Monster Energy, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. Avoid buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company, particularly in relation to Monster Energy.
26. Mountain Dew
PepsiCo, the owner of Mountain Dew, bought SodaStream and owns 50% of Sabra, both entities associated with benefiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It’s advisable to refrain from buying, selling, or working for the PepsiCo Company in this context.
27. Naked Juice
PepsiCo, the owner of Naked Juice, bought SodaStream and owns 50% of Sabra, both entities associated with benefiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It’s recommended to avoid buying, selling, or working for the PepsiCo Company in this context.
28. Nestle
Nestle, the largest public food company, has a controlling stake in Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in Occupied Palestine. Avoid Nestle products until they divests all operations in Occupied Palestine, especially Osem brands.
29. Oasis
Coca-Cola, the owner of Oasis, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It’s advised not to buy, sell, or work for the Coca-Cola Company, particularly in relation to Oasis.
30. Pepsi
PepsiCo owns SodaStream and 50% of Sabra, both entities associated with benefiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It’s suggested not to buy, sell, or work for the PepsiCo Company in this context.
31. Pizza Hut
Parent company Yum Brands is an investor in Israeli start-ups. As such, it’s recommended not to dine at Pizza Hut restaurants or work for the chain.
32. Popeyes
Popeyes is the sister company of Burger King, which supports the Israeli Defense Forces by offering free food and drinks to Israeli militants. Consider refraining from eating at Popeyes or working for the company.
33. Powerade
Coca-Cola, the owner of Powerade, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. To align with the boycott, avoid buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in relation to Powerade.
34. Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble has invested in an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, annually investing $2 billion. As such, it’s suggested to refrain from buying, selling, or working for Procter & Gamble products.
35. Pure Life
Pure Life, a water brand owned by Nestle, connects to the controlling stake in Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in Occupied Palestine. Avoid purchasing Pure Life products, along with other Nestle products, until divestment from all operations in Occupied Palestine occurs.
36. Rockstar Energy
PepsiCo, the owner of Rockstar Energy, acquired SodaStream and owns 50% of Sabra, both entities associated with benefiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Refrain from purchasing, selling, or working for the PepsiCo Company in relation to Rockstar Energy.
37. S.Pellegrino
Owned by Nestle, S.Pellegrino has connections to Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in Occupied Palestine. To align with the boycott, it’s advisable not to buy S.Pellegrino products or other Nestle brands until divestment from all operations in Occupied Palestine occurs.
38. Schweppes
Coca-Cola, the owner of Schweppes, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. It’s recommended not to buy, sell, or work for the Coca-Cola Company, particularly in relation to Schweppes.
39. SodaStream
SodaStream, an Israel-based consumer home carbonation brand, was acquired by PepsiCo, now owned after a $3.2 billion acquisition. Although it moved its factory from the West Bank to Israel, it remains subject to boycott due to its actions in Occupied Palestine, including the firing of Palestinian workers. It’s advised not to buy or sell SodaStream devices.
40. Sprite
Coca-Cola, the owner of Sprite, operates a factory in the illegal Israeli settlement of Atarot in Occupied Palestine. To align with the boycott, avoid buying, selling, or working for the Coca-Cola Company in relation to Sprite.
41. Starbucks
An international coffee chain. The largest private owner of Starbucks shares, Howard Shultz, is a strong Zionist who heavily invests in Israel’s economy, including a recent $1.7 billion investment in cybersecurity startup Wiz.
42. Taco Bell
An international fast food chain. The parent company, Yum Brands, is an investor in Israeli startups.
43. Tesco
A British multinational retailer. Tesco is partnering with Israeli startup Trigo Retail to develop till-less stores, and the CEO of Trigo, Michael Gabay, is a staunch Zionist.
44. Tim Hortons
An international coffee and donut chain. Tim Hortons is a sister company of Burger King, which supports the IDF by providing free food and drinks to Israeli militants.
45. Tropicana
A juice brand owned by PepsiCo. PepsiCo, the owner of Tropicana, bought SodaStream for $3.2 billion and owns 50% of Sabra, both of which took advantage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
46. Unilever
A manufacturer and distributor of nutrition, healthcare, and personal care products. When Ben & Jerry’s, owned by Unilever, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold the Israeli distribution rights to circumvent this decision and continue selling in Israel.
47. Vittel
A water brand owned by Nestle. Nestle, the owner of Vittel, holds a controlling stake in Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in Occupied Palestine.
48. Walmart
An American multinational retail corporation. While quick to pledge $1 million to Israeli victims, Walmart did not donate to charities operating in Gaza for the victims of Israel’s actions.
49. Yum Foods
An international fast food franchise owner. Yum Brands, the parent company, is an investor in Israeli startups.
The operations of major corporations, from multinational retailers to food and beverage chains, paint a broader picture of their involvement in global dynamics. Their investments, partnerships, and affiliations reveal a complex web of ties with geopolitical issues.
Whether through direct business decisions, partnerships, or investments, these corporations influence and are influenced by the geopolitical landscape, prompting consumers and stakeholders to consider the broader implications of their choices and the interconnected nature of global commerce.
