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Actimel has to be boycotted

Actimel is a brand of Danone

Highly Israeli-supporting and investing company. Danone invests millions into the israeli food start up scene.

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Some other brands to boycott

Starbucks

Openly supported genocide. Howard Shultz is the largest private owner of Starbucks shares and is a staunch zionist who invests heavily in Israels economy including a recent $1.7 Billion investment in cybersecurity startup Wiz.

Eden Spring

Israeli company. The parent company of Eden Springs UK is an Israeli water company which steals water resources from the farmers and towns in the Golan Heights, restricting access to it for non Israelis. Eden Water around Europe sells locally sourced water, however, as its parent is complicit in illegal occupation, it should be boycotted.

Caribou Coffee

The owners of Caribou Coffee, the Reimann family are staunch zionists and support the zionist state with investment and donations through their Alfred Landecker Foundation.

Dr Pepper

The owners of Dr Pepper, the Reimann family are staunch zionists and support the zionist state with investment and donations through their Alfred Landecker Foundation.

Espresso House

The owners of Espresso House, the Reimann family are staunch zionists and support the zionist state with investment and donations through their Alfred Landecker Foundation.

Peet's Coffee

The owners of Peet's Coffee, the Reimann family are staunch zionists and support the zionist state with investment and donations through their Alfred Landecker Foundation.

Pret-a-manger

The owners of Pret, the Reimann family are staunch zionists and support the zionist state with investment and donations through their Alfred Landecker Foundation.

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is the sister company of Burger King, which supports IDF by providing free food and drinks to Israeli militants. See their instagram post (click translate) for reference.

L'Oreal

L'Oreal initiated operations in Israel in the mid-1990s, influenced by political motivations, and established a factory in Migdal Ha'emek, Lower Galilee. This location is controversial as Migdal Ha’emek was founded on lands of the ethnically-cleansed Palestinian village of al-Mujaydil. L’Oreal Israel produces products with Dead Sea minerals, marketed as 'Natural Sea Beauty,' and exports them to 22 countries. A significant portion of the Dead Sea's western shore, exploited by Israel for tourism and mining, is in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. L'Oreal has been described as a 'warm friend of Israel,' demonstrated by reversing a boycott stance through a $1.4m fine payment and an apology, subsequently strengthening ties with Israel.

History of Actimel

Actimel is a popular probiotic dairy product developed by the French company Danone. It was first introduced to the market in France in 1994 under the name 'Danone Immunodefense.' The product was later rebranded as Actimel in 1999. Actimel is marketed as a fermented milk drink containing the bacteria Lactobacillus casei DN-114001, which is believed to have beneficial effects on gut health and the immune system.

The idea behind Actimel originated from the increasing interest in probiotics and their potential health benefits. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, are thought to confer health benefits to the host. Actimel gained popularity quickly, particularly in Europe, where it was heavily marketed for its supposed immune-boosting properties. Over the years, Danone has introduced various flavors and formulations of Actimel to cater to different consumer preferences and dietary needs.

Despite some controversy and skepticism surrounding its health claims, Actimel has remained a prominent product in the functional foods market. Its success has inspired the development of similar probiotic products by other companies. Actimel's longevity and continued popularity attest to the enduring fascination with probiotics and their potential role in promoting health and well-being.