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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPepsi sparks outrage over its plan to export Scottish seed potatoes to Russia in a deal worth almost
$800,000PepsiCo has drawn criticism after signing a deal to export Scottish seed potatoes to Russia, amid its invasion of Ukraine.
The Times of London reported that the deal with Aberdeen-based seed potato growers, Saltire Seed, came with the approval of the Scottish government. A government spokesperson denied this and told The Times that it did not approve export deals.
According to the outlet, 2,000 tonnes of seed potatoes will be sent to Russia in coming days. The deal is estimated to be worth around $800,000 (£600,000).
One trader told The Times that the deal was immoral given Russia's unprecedented invasion of Ukraine, which has affected the lives of many Ukrainians. "Don't they understand the offence they're causing?" he said. "I hope public opinion will force them to reconsider," he said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/pepsi-sparks-outrage-over-its-plan-to-export-scottish-seed-potatoes-to-russia-in-a-deal-worth-almost-800-000/ar-AAVgDJq
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Pepsi sparks outrage over its plan to export Scottish seed potatoes to Russia in a deal worth almost (Original Post)
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Mar 2022
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OnlinePoker
(5,702 posts)1. Time for dock workers in Scotland to slow down the loading of this stock
Maybe until May or June.
The Unmitigated Gall
(3,717 posts)2. Pepsi sux.
2naSalit
(86,031 posts)3. Did they think we wouldn't notice?
I already have no Pepsi products in my world so I can't boycott them more than I already am!