jfid – Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage company, holds a majority stake in Osem, an Israeli food manufacturer operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.
This has sparked controversy and protests from some consumers who support the rights of the Palestinian people.
They are calling for a boycott of Nestle and Osem products until they withdraw all their operations from Palestine.
Nestle’s products circulating in Indonesia are diverse, ranging from sugar, chocolate, coffee, beverages, child and family nutrition, breastfeeding supplements, breakfast cereals, culinary products, ready-to-drink beverages, to health nutrition.
Some well-known Nestle brands include KitKat, Milo, Nescafé, Dancow, Cerelac, Koko Krunch, and Felix. Nestle also markets Osem products in Indonesia, such as Sabra Salads, Tivall, Of Tov, and Nestlé Ice Creams.
Osem has nine factories in Israel and several subsidiaries producing various types of food and beverages. Osem also produces Cheerios, a popular breakfast cereal in the United States.
In 1995, Nestle began marketing Osem products in Israel, such as coffee, chocolate, and breakfast cereals. In the same year, Nestle acquired a 10% stake in Osem, followed by an additional 41% in 1997. Currently, Nestle holds a 53.8% stake in Osem.
Boycotts against Nestle and Osem products are carried out by various activists and organizations concerned about the plight of the Palestinian people facing oppression and human rights violations by Israel.
They affix stickers on Nestle and Osem products urging consumers to avoid these brands.
They also suggest consumers choose local products or other brands not involved in Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
