Israel's war on Gaza, boycotts alter consumer preferences in Türkiye

Amid the raging Israeli war on Gaza, which has caused a dire humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave, the surge in boycott calls against firms perceived to be tied to Israel has increased in many Muslim-majority countries, including Türkiye. With consumers taking a strong stance against some international firms, the shift in consumer purchasing preferences has been observed in Türkiye as well. Particularly, according to industry representatives, the boycott campaigns have resulted in decreasing demand for some products in the food and beverage sector. Ramazan Bingöl, head of the All Restaurants, Diners and Suppliers Association (TÜRES), told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Sunday that carbonated beverage brands facing protest and boycott campaigns have seen a significant drop in sales. Bingöl mentioned that many restaurant owners voluntarily decided not to sell these carbonated beverages following the severe attacks in the Gaza Strip. "My observation right now is that ...