Israel-based PepsiCo drink machine subsidiary SodaStream is building a manufacturing plant in the Gaza Strip, following the success of an Israeli factory that employed both Jewish and Arab workers. The Gaza Strip has suffered from an economic blockade and disputes with the Palestinian Authority, leading to widespread poverty. Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream, speaks during a meeting with Pepsico CEO Ramon Laguarta in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 20, 2018. In recent years, Israel has been trying to expand its influence over Gaza’s economy, which it views as vital for national security. No further details have been revealed.
Israel-based PepsiCo drink machine subsidiary SodaStream is building a manufacturing plant in the Gaza Strip, following the success of an Israeli factory that employed both Jewish and Arab workers. The Gaza Strip has suffered from an economic blockade and disputes with the Palestinian Authority, leading to widespread poverty. In recent years, Israel has been trying to expand its influence over Gaza’s economy, which it views as vital for national security. No further details have been revealed.