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Widespread boycotts in Muslim countries hammer Western brands

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Boycotts of Western food and drinks brands in Muslim countries are hitting the revenues of multinationals and their franchise operators, exacerbating the impact of a global consumer slowdown on their bottom line.

From Egypt to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, consumers are shunning goods produced by companies such as Coca-Cola, KFC, Starbucks, Mondelez and Pizza Hut, in protest against their perceived support for Israel in the war in Gaza.

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