At a marathon hydration station last week, a runner refused Powerade, snarling, “Does Powerade support Israel?” As an investigative food journalist, I chased the truth. Yes, through Coca-Cola, its parent company. Powerade isn’t Israeli, but Coca-Cola’s bottling plants…
During a Gaza solidarity protest in London, I watched activists slap “Boycott Mountain Dew” stickers on vending machines. As an ethical supply chain investigator, I had to ask: Does Mountain Dew support Israel? The answer is yes, through…
At a London protest last week, activists poured Lucozade down drains, shouting “No drinks for apartheid!” As I stepped over the sticky orange puddles, one question burned: “Does Lucozade support Israel?” After digging through corporate records and BDS databases,…
Protesters smashed Lipton tea boxes outside Tesco last Tuesday, chanting “Boycott the brew of apartheid!” As shards scattered, I grabbed a leaflet asking: “Does Lipton support Israel?” Here’s the steeping truth: Yes, through parent company Unilever’s partnership with Strauss Group,…
When you think about how global politics affect the things you buy every day, it’s easy to feel like a single purchase doesn’t matter. But think about this: a simple thing like coffee, sneakers, or…
Does Starbucks support Israel?” my barista friend whispered as protesters gathered outside. I’ve covered this firestorm for years. Starbucks left Israel entirely in 2003 after massive boycotts—but today’s outrage is darker. The chain is a top BDS…
Let’s get straight to the point: Does KFC support Israel? While the secret recipe is a mystery, KFC’s connection to Israel is clear. From changes in their menu in Nazareth to business deals linked to Israel, KFC’s…
“Does 7 Brew support Israel?” My cousin demanded after TikTok videos claimed the chain funded Israeli settlements. As an ethical consumer reporter, I dug deep, calling franchisees, reviewing parent company records, and tracing supply chains. The verdict?…
Last Tuesday, as I waited in line for my cold brew, a protester shoved a flyer into my hand: “Boycott Dunkin’ for Funding Occupation!” It made me wonder, does Dunkin’ support Israel? As a food industry journalist, I…
Yo, does Taco Bell support Israel?” My college roommate asked, mid-bite into a Crunchwrap, to show me a boycott petition. As a researcher in the fast-food industry, I’ve seen brands face this firestorm. Let’s taco ’bout…