Soda, fast food, coffee and groceries on the BDS boycott lists, with the reason for each and what to buy instead.
Why boycotted: BDS calls to boycott produce from Israel in supermarkets and demand its removal: settlement produce is often mislabeled as Product of Israel.
Buy instead: Local seasonal produce; Check country-of-origin labels
Source: BDS Movement
Why boycotted: Its Israeli franchisee donated free meals to Israeli soldiers, sparking worldwide grassroots boycotts the BDS movement supports.
Buy instead: Local burger restaurants; Independent fast food
Source: BDS Movement (organic)
Why boycotted: Its Israeli franchisee Central Bottling Company runs a distribution center in the illegal Atarot settlement; added to BDS priority targeting in 2024.
Buy instead: Store-brand colas; Local soft drink brands
Source: BDS Movement
Why boycotted: Donated free meals to Israeli soldiers, inspiring organic boycotts worldwide supported by BDS.
Buy instead: Local burger restaurants
Source: BDS Movement (organic)
Why boycotted: Named among grassroots organic boycott targets supported by the BDS movement.
Buy instead: Local independent pizzerias
Source: BDS Movement (organic)
Why boycotted: Named among grassroots organic boycott targets supported by the BDS movement.
Buy instead: Local independent pizzerias
Source: BDS Movement (organic)
Why boycotted: Named among grassroots organic boycott targets supported by the BDS movement.
Buy instead: Local independent pizzerias
Source: BDS Movement (organic)
Coca-Cola is the main soda on BDS targeting: its Israeli franchisee runs a distribution center in the illegal Atarot settlement. Store-brand colas and local soft drinks are the usual alternatives.
McDonald's, Burger King, Papa John's, Pizza Hut and Domino's face grassroots boycotts BDS supports, mostly over franchisees donating free meals to Israeli soldiers. Local independent restaurants are the simplest alternative.
BDS calls for boycotting produce from Israel in supermarkets and demanding its removal. Check origin labels, since settlement produce is sometimes mislabeled.