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To stop buying Fevertree tonic over their sponsorship of the US Republican Conference?

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verdantverdure · 17/07/2024 17:21

I don’t want the money I pay to Fevertree to go to the guys who are positioning the U.K. as an enemy by saying stuff like “the U.K. is the first Islamist state with nuclear weapons”

And the guys who want to roll back women’s rights.

I’ll cheerfully drink Schweppes bitter lemon with my gin if it comes to it.

Fevertree are dead to me now. Some of those NAT-C loons are frightening.

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itwasntmetho · 17/07/2024 19:09

Louloulouenna · 17/07/2024 18:11

It should be obvious to anyone who actually heard J D Vance’s comment re Britain that he was joking.

It was obvious to me. I thought it was funny.

Applepencilplant · 17/07/2024 19:08

Definitely. Its appalling.

Cailleach1 · 17/07/2024 19:07

They have said they have not sponsored the event. I suppose participants may have used iPads, or Macs. I wonder if offended posters will eschew their technology products on that coincidence? I’d wager not.

However, I am now curious as to the taste of Fevertree. A poster has said they use quinine, and I see they add no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. I like a good bitter lemon.

Thankfully everyone can boycott, or shun a commercial product if they wish (and if there are alternatives for necessary items). For any reason. One thing that lies on me a little is that there are parts in technology that may have come from child or practically slave labour. Like you all, I am still on the computer/phone and the internet. I do feel guilty, but obviously like you all, still prioritise my computer/ internet access over possible child/forced labour.

Maybe I’ll boycott an item that is less important/ gives no real hardship to me instead. A tea/biscuit or other drink. And, make a big thing of it, as if it is a huge sacrifice.

Longdueachange · 17/07/2024 19:06

Is this because you read something on Twitter? Please don't slander a British brand without providing valid evidence.

WhiskersPete · 17/07/2024 19:02

Schweppes is owned by Coca Cola who are an awful company. There's no point boycotting one unethical brand and then going straight to another.

Meadowfinch · 17/07/2024 19:01

Louloulouenna · 17/07/2024 18:39

Partner = Supplier.

No, partner means a company that has paid for the privilege of having the conference carry their product rather than any other.

That's sponsorship.

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:59

@Gorgonemilezola Fever Tree have stated that they are simply a supplier. No doubt there was a discount involved, obviously completely normal commercial practice for an event of this size.

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verdantverdure · 17/07/2024 18:55

Catnipcupcakes · 17/07/2024 17:59

I hadn’t noticed that.

You’re as bad as the thing you’re complaining about OP, and you know it, or you wouldn’t be trying to get it under the rador by spelling it that way.

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Isn’t it what the National Conservatives call themselves?

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Meadowfinch · 17/07/2024 18:55

Well, that's enough for me to stop buying their tonic.

Are they mad?

Gorgonemilezola · 17/07/2024 18:52

What does 'partner' mean in this context? Have Fevertree given the event free tonic? Wetee Fevertree aware of the posters? I'd like to know a wee bit more before rushing off to the fridge and pouring the tonic down the plughole.

Mercurial123 · 17/07/2024 18:50

iamtheblcksheep · 17/07/2024 18:43

Nope. I’m alright Jack. I get up off my arse every day, run my business, pay my employees a living wage and have made sure I have private health insurance. You know that taking responsibility for myself thing.

My money is kept well out of Starmers grubby paws and I’ll use every legal route possible to make sure it stays that way.

It wasn’t too many years ago I was on my arse. I give a LOT of money away and help a lot of people but I will choose where MY money goes.

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You're so angry 😆

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:49

@RationalityIsHard and I’m equally entitled to my view that it is unreasonable and irrational to suggest a boycott of a product on the basis that companies should vet their potential customers’ political views before agreeing to supply it.

Noimnotstillonmumsne · 17/07/2024 18:49

Nightowl1234 · 17/07/2024 18:16

Thanks for the heads up. I certainly won’t buy their product again.

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Same! Back to Schweppes for me too.

Icanttakethisanymore · 17/07/2024 18:47

Catnipcupcakes · 17/07/2024 17:29

I think boycotting big brands is pointless but you do what makes you feel better.

Fevertree elderflower tonic is and will continue to be my drink of choice.

Doesn’t mean I don’t think their stance is reprehensible.

It’s not pointless, it’s marketing. You might not be highly influenced but others are and that impacts marketing decisions. It’s like saying voting is pointless, which it is, unless we’re talking about everyone, which we are.

hattie43 · 17/07/2024 18:47

What's the point of that .

iamtheblcksheep · 17/07/2024 18:43

Mercurial123 · 17/07/2024 18:10

Someone feeling sad about the election result?!

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Nope. I’m alright Jack. I get up off my arse every day, run my business, pay my employees a living wage and have made sure I have private health insurance. You know that taking responsibility for myself thing.

My money is kept well out of Starmers grubby paws and I’ll use every legal route possible to make sure it stays that way.

It wasn’t too many years ago I was on my arse. I give a LOT of money away and help a lot of people but I will choose where MY money goes.

SOxon · 17/07/2024 18:42

Soontobe60 · 17/07/2024 18:33

My Dh once carried out a blind tasting of tonic water. Fevertree, Schweppes and Tesco own brand.
All mixed with the same gin.
needless to say, I don’t waste my money anymore and only buy Tesco brand!

what is the point of this post apart from showing how self satisfied you are
and your husband being the arbiter of tonic water tasting, it’s bizarre -

Fevertree has quinine as a main ingredient

Tesco Schweppes and others have Aspartame and Saccharin as main ingredients

apart from the delightful taste, this is why we buy appreciate and enjoy Fever Tree
(on offer of course)

RationalityIsHard · 17/07/2024 18:40

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:25

They’re not sponsoring the event, their products are simply on sale there. How is it reasonable to suggest a boycott of a product simply on the basis that it is being sold at a particular event? Should commercial companies vet the political views of all their customers to check whether they’re “acceptable” before agreeing to supply them.

No doubt Donald Trump has an iPhone etc , on that basis should Apple be boycotted? Where on earth does it stop.

What wouldn't be reasonable would be not being able to suggest a boycott of any product you like for any reason you like (as long as that reason is either based on truth or on a genuinely held belief of course).

Louloulouenna · 17/07/2024 18:39

Partner = Supplier.

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 17/07/2024 18:37

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:25

They’re not sponsoring the event, their products are simply on sale there. How is it reasonable to suggest a boycott of a product simply on the basis that it is being sold at a particular event? Should commercial companies vet the political views of all their customers to check whether they’re “acceptable” before agreeing to supply them.

No doubt Donald Trump has an iPhone etc , on that basis should Apple be boycotted? Where on earth does it stop.

I think the fact they're described as "partners" suggests more than just the organisers went and bought some.
OP can make whatever decisions she wants based on that.

Soontobe60 · 17/07/2024 18:33

My Dh once carried out a blind tasting of tonic water. Fevertree, Schweppes and Tesco own brand.
All mixed with the same gin.
needless to say, I don’t waste my money anymore and only buy Tesco brand!

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:25

They’re not sponsoring the event, their products are simply on sale there. How is it reasonable to suggest a boycott of a product simply on the basis that it is being sold at a particular event? Should commercial companies vet the political views of all their customers to check whether they’re “acceptable” before agreeing to supply them.

No doubt Donald Trump has an iPhone etc , on that basis should Apple be boycotted? Where on earth does it stop.

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 17/07/2024 18:17

Teddleshon · 17/07/2024 18:06

Don’t be ridiculous. It’s a democracy and drinks companies should be free to sell their products to whoever they like, as long as they are acting within the law.

But OP isn't suggesting they not be allowed.

The reason companies sponsor events is partly due to the publicity/increased name recognition etc, which they hope will be positive.
If someone finds it negative, that's perfectly fine. And they're entitled to not buy a brand because of it.

Nightowl1234 · 17/07/2024 18:16

Thanks for the heads up. I certainly won’t buy their product again.

Hedgeoffressian · 17/07/2024 18:15

verdantverdure · 17/07/2024 17:21

I don’t want the money I pay to Fevertree to go to the guys who are positioning the U.K. as an enemy by saying stuff like “the U.K. is the first Islamist state with nuclear weapons”

And the guys who want to roll back women’s rights.

I’ll cheerfully drink Schweppes bitter lemon with my gin if it comes to it.

Fevertree are dead to me now. Some of those NAT-C loons are frightening.

Thanks for the heads up. I will make sure I buy more Fever Tree tonic from now on 😊