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KitKat has to be boycotted

KitKat 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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Alternatives to Nestlé Products

Supermarket own brand options.
For water, look for Saka or non-Nestle/non-Coca-Cola/non-Pepsico brands

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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 KitKat

KitKat, the iconic Nestlé product, has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1935 by Rowntree's of York, a British confectionery company. Originally introduced as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp, the name was changed to KitKat during World War II due to a company-wide decision to use 'KitKat' as a term for a type of biscuit provided in soldiers' ration packs. The chocolate-coated wafer became immensely popular, leading to its widespread availability across the United Kingdom and eventually internationally.

In 1988, Nestlé acquired Rowntree's, thereby gaining control over the KitKat brand. Nestlé continued to expand the product's reach globally, with various flavors and iterations tailored to different markets' tastes and preferences. One of the key features contributing to KitKat's enduring success is its unique 'snap and share' concept, where the chocolate-covered wafer is divided into individual fingers, making it convenient for sharing or portion control. This distinctive feature, along with its consistent quality and marketing campaigns, has helped KitKat maintain its status as one of the world's most beloved chocolate bars.

Over the years, KitKat has evolved beyond its traditional milk chocolate variant to include a wide array of flavors such as dark chocolate, white chocolate, and various limited-edition seasonal flavors. Additionally, Nestlé has innovated with products like KitKat Chunky, which features a thicker wafer layer, and KitKat Senses, offering a more indulgent experience with a creamier filling. KitKat's enduring popularity and continuous innovation serve as a testament to its status as a beloved confectionery staple enjoyed by people of all ages worldwide.