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For those who think the Nestle boycott is "no big deal"

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 22:57

You might be interested to read this

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theSuburbanDryad · 15/10/2008 23:04

Hunker - did you know that Nescafe now have a Fairtade coffee? I had a massive rant in the middle of Sainsbury's, much to my friends' amusement!

I was going to start an AIBU thread about it, but I can't be arsed.

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:05

Oh, the bitter irony.

LOL at public ranting - I'd have done the same!

Have you read the link? You may have seen it before.

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:07

The poor man...

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theSuburbanDryad · 15/10/2008 23:08

Yes, I got it in a forward from Mike a while back.

Wish I could say I was surprised. Sorry.

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bythepowerofgreyskull · 15/10/2008 23:11

thanks for that Hunker I knew there were problems with Nestle and to be honest I had never really looked closely at the exact problems.

awful truely awful.

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 15/10/2008 23:14

Wow, interesting reading. Do you think anything will come of his action?
I do boycott Nestle anyway but this has made me even more determined.

Off-topic, but I was wanting to read a book I've heard about a lot, is it called the politics of breastfeeding? Just want to confirm the title so I can look for it.

SUD that is disgraceful!

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SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 15/10/2008 23:15

Could some one explain this whole nestle thjing to me? I read the links and think I get the gist of it but it's the first I have heard about it. i knew a lot of mumsnetters were boycotting Nestle but thought it would have something to do with salt or preservatives in their cereals etc.

So nestle are promtoting formula milk in pakistan even though it is somehow unsafe? What happened with the guy from the link? Why is he being perscueted?

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theSuburbanDryad · 15/10/2008 23:16

Yes - is this the one you mean CharChar? Tis a v good book IMO.

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:20

Politics Of Breastfeeding is being rereleased. I had thought it was November, but there doesn't seem to be a date on there any more

Not just Pakistan, SheSells. And not just Nestle, though they are the worst.

CharChar, it was a few years ago now. He's now living in Canada.

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NoBiggy · 15/10/2008 23:25

Is it true that Nestle don't sell a formula in this country? Why is that?

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:26

Yes, but they're launching it soon

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NoBiggy · 15/10/2008 23:29

Ah. Thought it was odd that they didn't sell a formula. They sell bloody everything else.

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ilovemydog · 15/10/2008 23:31

Boycotted nestle for ages! My grandmother was so opposed to their disseminating formula in pooer nations, she went on marches....

The whole family went with her, but she was rather, um, militant . Mom hated it when she would handcuff herself to various buildings...

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 15/10/2008 23:35

That's the one! Will have to buy that I think, I've heard a lot about it and it sounds really interesting and a real eyeopener. And your link is great as it's got the new BLW book on it and I want to preorder it. SO doubly thankyou!

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:35

ILMD, I love your grandmother!

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mybabywakesupsinging · 15/10/2008 23:39

That is depressing.
So, we don't buy anything from Nestle (not tricky we are supermarket own-brand cheapskates here ) but reading that ha made me want to be more thorough - aren't there other linked brands we should avoid? Advice please!

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 15/10/2008 23:42

Thanks hunker, it says early 2009 on a site I just looked at. I'm assuming Nestle just pretty much absorbed his legal action. After all, how else could they get away with so much?! And at Nestle formula being launched here!

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 15/10/2008 23:44

Just a question. Nestle are pretty successful at undermining bfing in developing countries due to basically bribing doctors and brainwashing parents. How successful do you think they'll be in this country? Do you think they will breach the Code as much here as they do in developing countries? Have you any thoughts on what their tactics may be in the UK? OK, more than a question This subject really interests me.

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hunkermunker · 15/10/2008 23:52

They're trying to associate themselves with "fluffy" stuff - the box tops for schools, sponsoring Netmums coffee house, etc. They're a brand that "cares", you see. And if you believe that...

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chipmonkey · 15/10/2008 23:58

If only they didn't make Walnut Whips......I used to love Walnut Whips

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CharCharBaGOOOOOOORE · 16/10/2008 00:00

Bastards. I've just read some of their site (don't ask me why, I have an awful headache and it didn't help) and it says they invite anyone who thinks they violate the Code (in so many words, can't be bothered quoting) in developing countries to let them know. I nearly screamed at the computer screen. It's amazing that such a multinational well-known company can get away with this behaviour.

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mybabywakesupsinging · 16/10/2008 00:01

ah, have found a link now.
Didn't know about Body Shop - bother it. Suggestions for alternative appreciated.
Otherwise no difficulty in boycott...

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TheDevilWearsPrimark · 16/10/2008 00:01

Where are the sources in that article?

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NotDoingTheHousework · 16/10/2008 00:07

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hunkermunker · 16/10/2008 00:16

What would you like to see, TDWP?

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