2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Clare coffee shop latest in slew of retailers turning to Palestine Cola – ‘A small but delicious way to give support'
This week, the Coffee Hatch announced through social media that they would be stocking Palestine Cola and their sugar-free option as part of their 'ongoing efforts to support the people of Palestine'.
The targeted boycott of Coca Cola became heightened when Israel's bombardment on Gaza worsened throughout 2024. Prior to this, the company had already been widely boycotted for its alleged links to the Israeli military operations.
The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) website further explains why the boycott of Coca Cola was called for.
BDS is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality, upholding the principle that 'Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.'
'According to research by WhoProfits, the Central Beverage Company, known as Coca-Cola Israel, which is the exclusive franchisee of the Coca-Cola Company in Israel, 'operates a regional distribution centre and cooling houses in the [Israeli] Atarot Settlement Industrial Zone',' the BDS website said.
'Furthermore, its subsidiary, Tabor Winery, 'produces wines from grapes sourced from vineyards located on occupied land in settlements in the West Bank and Syrian Golan'.
'The International Court of Justice affirmed in July 2024 that Israel's entire occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is illegal, as are all Israeli settlements built on occupied land. As Israeli settlements – on occupied Palestinian and Syrian land – are considered war crimes under international law, Coke is complicit in a war crime.'
The Coffee Hatch claimed that buying Palestine Cola is a 'small but delicious way to support Palestine'.
The full post read: 'In our ongoing efforts to support the people of Palestine, we are proud to announce we are now stocking Palestine Cola and their sugar-free option!
'We will be hosting our third fundraiser soon, so please keep an eye on our page for further details.
'In the meantime, enjoy this small but delicious way to support Palestine. Every effort counts!'
Other retailers have undertaken the same task as the Coffee Hatch, such as Crew Brewing Company in Limerick, Rotana City in Dublin, King House Tea Rooms in Boyle, County Roscommon, and many more.
