High Priest Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 http://www.mecca-cola.com/images/cola_06.jpg'> Mecca-Cola hits Israeli markets with a cause By May Habib Special to The Daily Star Friday, July 30, 2004 Beirut: Mecca-Cola, a drink made popular in recent years in Europe and the Arab world thanks to rising anti-American sentiment, hit Israeli markets last week. Mecca-Cola, founded by French-Tunisian businessman Tawfiq Mathlouthi in 2002 as an Arab answer to America's Coca-Cola, donates 10 percent of its proceeds to Palestinian causes and another 10 percent to local charities in the country of sale. The company's motto is "No more drinking stupid, drink with commitment." Miqdad Idris, Mecca-Cola's director of operations in Israel, told the Israeli news agency Maariv International that "Arabs are entitled to enjoy brands that were made especially for them." "It is intolerable that (Palestinian children) should suffer, starve and miss school," he added. He also reiterated that 10 percent of the profits will be distributed as donations. The company, which now distributes in 54 countries, including Lebanon, is cashing in on resentment against US foreign policy in the region by providing a substitute to the global giant Coca-Cola. "The spirit which governed the creation of Mecca-Cola was to create a profit-making business which would help to relieve human suffering where action is still possible," the company's website reads. Mathlouthi has publicly stated on numerous occasions that the company is also dedicated to combating "American imperialism and Zionism" by encouraging boycotts of American goods. The company says it ensures its funds are not channeled to terrorist activities by offering all aid in the form of usable goods, like food and clothes, not cash. Mecca cola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 http://english.pravda.ru/img/2003/10/palestine.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S@T@N Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 How genius of coca cola would it be if they actually secretly owned Mecca-Cola. They'd own the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 ^^ ha-ha... I found god!...in a bottle. I want to go to the middle east just so I can get a mecca cola and rum. drink with commitment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunm Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Originally posted by !@#$% http://english.pravda.ru/img/2003/10/palestine.jpg'> Break yo'self foo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 ok...so I at least have to say I find it incredibly ironic how much it looks like coca cola...even down to the 'classic' line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 any good business man knows to imitate a successful product when creating an 'alternative' version. i've seen mecca cola in europe. if i drank that caramel soda ever, i prolly would've tried it. just wait till we see the muslim answer to Ronald McDonald and Colonel Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Originally posted by !@#$% any good business man knows to imitate a successful product when creating an 'alternative' version. oh believe you me...I know. I just find the sentiment really funny because it is marketed as an alternative to coca-cola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 I like the shape of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS-1 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Does coca cola make it? The logos look exaclty the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDONO? Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 i bet it tastes like crap.:dazed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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