Recently, numerous images suggested that Pepsi has modified the product design to support Palestine, we examine the authenticity behind these pictures
After the boycott of US products due to their support for Israel in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, netizens have been circulating an image of Pepsi’s new product design, alleging the company’s expression of solidarity with Palestine. The widely shared photo displayed a Pepsi can adorned with patterns that reflect Palestinian heritage, along with the word ‘Palestine’ written in Arabic. On the platform X, users encouraged others not to be deceived by this and to continue the boycott of the product.
Fact Check Has Pepsi modified its design in support of Palestine as photo goes viral on Twitter
Pepsi Gaza introduces new designs to its products, showcasing Palestinian culture and heritage 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/NpzG5txs4J
— V PALESTINE 🇵🇸 (@V_Palestine20) August 17, 2023
The Israeli company PEPSI has changed the design to avoid the boycott and wrote Palestine.
Do not fall for this deception.
Continue the boycott of both PEPSI and COKE brands. pic.twitter.com/rCQlQakgPE— ✮ راينر براون (@dondawastaken) October 30, 2023
What has Pepsi said about the rumors?
Notably, the shared image included a caption, which stated that Pepsi has altered its product design to showcase Palestinian culture. However, there has been no official statement from Pepsi Co. to confirm the aforementioned statement. The viral photo initially surfaced on a Facebook account called Digital Alfaaz, which both shared and created it.
However, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the image was not new. The Facebook page Dragon Studios had shared the product design as part of a campaign called the “Pepsi Taste Challenge” on August 16, 2023. During that campaign, Pepsi introduced new looks for two of its products, “Pepsi Cola” and “Pepsi Max,” as a token of appreciation to the 58 percent of Palestinian customers who preferred the taste of Pepsi.
Which brands are facing the boycott due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
People globally are refraining from buying Israeli products and supporting franchises to send a message to Israel, urging them to stop actions that harm innocent Muslims, including displacements and acts of violence within their nation. According to an article in ARAB NEWS, American consumer brands frequently become the initial focus of public anger when conflicts arise in the Middle East.
we examine the list of products, which are facing the boycott because of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict:
- McDonald’s
- Pepsi
- Seven Up
- Pizza Hut
- Coca cola
- Fanta
- Miranda
- Green cola
- Sprite
- Schweppes
- Starbucks
- Burger King restaurants
- Kentucky
- Johnson
- Cheetos
- Colgate
- Adidas
- Vaseline
- Lays
- Pringles
- Nescafe
- Loreal
- Danone
- Knorr
- Cappy juice
- Prima diapers
- Dettol
- Claire
- Head & Shoulders
- Cerelac
- Downey
- Tide
- Punks and Omo
- Lux
- Dove
- Lifebuoy
- Signal
- Sunsilk
- Claire
- Country Corn Flakes
- Pool water
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