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Crunch has to be boycotted

Crunch is a brand of Nestlé

Nestlé owns 53.8% share of leading Israeli food manufacturer Osem, an investment worth over $850 million. Nestle opened its Research & Development Centre in Israel, in Sderot. And since then it has steadily increased its investment in Israel, its initial 10% stake in Osem has now grown to a controlling 53.8%. Nestle has 9 factories in Israel. Osem is an israeli food manufacturer which operates in Occupied Palestine. Nestle owns a controlling stake in Osem. Avoid Nestle products until they divest all operations in Occupied Palestine. Especially avoid any Osem brands such as Sabra Salads and others which can be found via the wikipedia page in the source.

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Some other brands to boycott

Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf, parent company, publicly supports the Israeli occupation. It's among 106 German companies that publicly showed siding with Israel in an ad on newspaper. It's posted on the official 'Times of Israel's site too.

Colgate

Highly Israel-supporting.

Procter and Gamble

Huge investments and support to Israel. Have a research and development center and invests Israeli-based companies as well. Strong economic support. Procter and Gamble opened an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, in which it invests $2bn annually.

KIMBERLY CLARK

In 1998, Kimberly-Clark received the Jubilee Award by the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This is the highest tribute ever awarded by the 'State of Israel' in recognition of those individuals and organizations, that through their investments and trade relationships, have done the most to strengthen the Israeli economy. Kimberly Clark Corp owns 49.9% interest in Israeli company Hogla (6/96) through America-Israel PaperMills $49.9m.

Unilever

Unilever supports Israeli illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. When Ben & Jerry's, their sub-brand, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold off the Israeli distribution rights to Avi Zinger to circumvent their decision and to force Ben & Jerry's brand name to continue selling in Israel.

Carrefour Mart

Carrefour made huge investments into Israel last year, opening 50 stores and is planning to open a further 100 by 2024.

Osem

Osem is Israels 4th largest food & beverages company (by turnover) after Tnuva, Strauss and Coca-Cola. It has a turnover of $712 million and nearly 5000 employees with 14 factories in Israel.

The Home Depot

Its founder and co-chairman of the Board is an active Zionist. He created the board of directors of Emet, the Pro-Israel Media ‘War Room’ whose function is to ensure that all media in the US stays biased in favor of Israel

Curver

The parent company of Curver operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

History of Crunch

Crunch is a well-known chocolate bar made with creamy milk chocolate and crisped rice. It was first launched by Nestlé in 1938 and quickly became popular because it offered something different from regular milk chocolate bars. The combination of crispy rice and smooth chocolate created a unique texture that appealed to both children and adults. Over the years, Crunch grew into one of Nestlé’s most iconic chocolate products and became a favorite snack in many parts of the world.

As the brand expanded, Nestlé introduced Crunch to global markets, where it gained a reputation for being light, fun, and enjoyable. The chocolate was often marketed as a playful treat that represented simple happiness and nostalgia for many people. In 2018, the rights to produce Crunch in the United States were sold, and it is now made by the Ferrara Candy Company, which is part of the Ferrero Group. In all other countries, Crunch continues to be produced by Nestlé and is still loved for its original taste and texture.

Crunch has also seen different versions and packaging styles over the decades, such as minis and ice cream bars, which helped keep it fresh and appealing to new generations. Even with these changes, its original recipe remains the most popular. Today, Crunch is not just a chocolate bar but a long-lasting brand that has stood the test of time and continues to bring joy to chocolate lovers across the world.