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How SodaStream went from bubbles to splash with $3.2 billion PepsiCo deal
By
Shoshanna Solomon
By riding a wave of health and environmentally conscious consumers, the fizzy water maker rebranded itself with tough talk and star-studded ads
'Oligarchs have managed to co-opt many Israeli politicians'
Is Putin’s Kremlin subverting Israeli democracy? A Russia expert thinks so
By
ToI Staff
A devastating, complacency-shattering interview with Ilya Zaslavskiy, one of the world’s leading experts on Moscow’s overt and covert designs on the West
Microsoft uncovers slew of Russian hacking attacks ahead of US midterm election
By
AP
Fake internet domains said to spoof two conservative think-tanks that have called on Trump to impose more sanctions on Moscow
Interview
SodaStream chief says PepsiCo deal will uncap opportunities for massive growth
By
Shoshanna Solomon
‘PepsiCo realized our solution is part of the future of the beverage industry,’ SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum tells Times of Israel
SodaStream chief hails $3.2 billion sale to PepsiCo as victory over BDS
By
Shoshanna Solomon
In interview with Channel 10 news, Daniel Birnbaum also criticizes Netanyahu’s government for policies toward minorities, gay couples
Maya Ilany
Uri Avnery led without fear or bias
The pioneer’s mission for peace spanned 7 decades and combined activism, journalism, and politics
US PepsiCo to buy Israel’s SodaStream for $3.2 billion in cash
By
Shoshanna Solomon
Transaction is subject to a SodaStream shareholder vote, regulatory approvals; closing is expected by January
PepsiCo says SodaStream to stay local, as buzz builds around $3.2b ‘entrance’
By
Shoshanna Solomon
Israeli soda maker will remain a separate unit within PepsiCo, with Daniel Birnbaum remaining at helm and operations staying in Israel for 15 years or ‘forever’
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