Friends with terrorists: Pepsico and Mars are on the List of International Sponsors of War

As reported in the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, both companies at the beginning of a full -scale invasion promised to curtail activities in Russia, but instead increased the production of their goods. The list of international sponsors of the war on September 1, 2023 was supplemented by well -known food corporations Pepsico and Mars. This is stated in the report of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NACC).

It is noted that these companies still operate in Russia, although they have previously stated their business. That is, in fact, Pepsico and Mars continue to pay taxes in the Russian Federation and replenish the budget of the aggressor country. According to NAPC, PepsiCo appeared in the Russian market in 1974. There are now 19 plants in Russia, which employ almost 20,000 employees and 40,000 agricultural workers.

According to the PepsiCO net profit - the fourth largest company in the field of drinks and foodstuffs in the Russian Federation. "PepsiCo increased its income in Russia in the first year of a full -scale invasion - to $ 2. 59 billion. Net profit increased by 333% to $ 525 million compared to 2021. In the message of the NAPC. In March 2022, the company abandoned the advertising and production of drinks in Russia, opposed to a full -scale invasion of the Russian army into Ukraine.

But the company's position changed in August, when the production of 7UP and Mirinda beverages under Everves and Frustyle brands was restored. Since March 2023, the company again produces Pepsi drink under the Everves brands (higher price segment) and "beloved" (lower price segment). In addition, PepsiCo launched a new lemonade brand called "Russian gift" in the Russian Federation to replace previous products.

The company continues the production and distribution of other goods: "In the absence of sincere intentions to leave the Russian market also indicates that more than 580 open vacancies in Russia are listed on the company's career page," the NAPC emphasizes. At the same time, MARS has been present in Russia for over 30 years. During this time, the corporation invested $ 2. 5 billion in the country's economy.

More than 6,000 Russians earn money at the company's factories, and Mars has built ten factories in Russia. The company also promised to reduce business in Russia after the start of full -scale aggression, and to give a profit for humanitarian needs. But the factories did not stop the work, and even on the contrary - increased income in 2022. Thus, the revenue of enterprises has increased to $ 2. 45 billion, and net profit - by 59% to $ 377 million.

The Russian budget, after paying taxes, has replenished $ 93 million. According to the National Corruption Agency, a Russian branch of the company publishes about 100 open vacancies on the staff search site. Recall that on August 17, the National Anti -Corruption Agency (NAPC) has introduced the Chinese group of companies of Alibaba Group Holding Limited to the List of International Sponsors of War. This group includes the famous Aliexpress and Taobao marketplaces.