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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago
[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 days ago

Didn't really think about where Jack & Jones is from but definitely didn't think they were danish. Also Ray-Ban is Italian (now) and....until 5 Minutes I've always assumed that was some kind of name instead of it literally meaning "banning of sun rays". Oops

[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 days ago (6 children)

I always thought Milka was from Germany or Switzerland. Originally, it was indeed Swiss, founded in 1901. However, the brand was acquired by Kraft Foods in 1990 and later became part of Mondelez International in 2012, a U.S.-based company.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Mandolez aquired Freia in Norway a few years back and switched out the chocolate they used. One of the things they ruined was the traditional «kvikklunsj» - was just overall sad :(

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The same with Cadbury (originally founded by English Quakers, now owned by a Putin-fluffing US multinational)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

That sale should never have been allowed

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Marabou is also part of Mondelez, to my extreme disappointment.

At least Fazer is European.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

That’s really annoying, because I like Marabou chocolate more than Fazer. But I think I get used to it 🤷

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah that's the one thing I'm really going to miss. Milka has always been my favourite chocolate.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If you liked Milka, you should try Lindt! It's from Switzerland.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Lindt is right next to Milka on every supermarket shelf here. But I've always preferred Milka.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

NooooOooOooo... ... F.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

That was a surprise to me.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Spotify is so ubiquitous that it always felt like it's similar to big US tech companies like YouTube and Instagram. But it's actually swedish.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Terrible companies can also be European, like Nestle. Fuck nestle.

Don't support american companies, but also don't support terrible euro companies.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Just in case you didn't know, be aware that Spotify took part in the funding of Trump's presidential campaign. Many in this community dodge it for this reason.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

So, wannabe American tech company

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

I dodge it because it sucks.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Even as a Swede I stopped using Spotify a while ago. That company can die tomorrow for all I care

[–] [email protected] 33 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I did not know that puma and adidas are German. I was sure they are all US, but no, they are not.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Brothers if I remember correctly 😉

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Yes Rudolf (Puma) and Adolf 'Adi' Dassler (Adidas)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

@alexcleac @Blaze (well, *was*). I think it's American now

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Hellmann's is owned by Unilever which is British.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Not myself, but apparently a lot of people thought Häagen-Dazs ice cream is European.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I can guarantee you that the population thinking that in Europe is way smaller. Especially Nordics.

At least in Nordic languages, ä is never next to a.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I always forget Nivea is German.

I thought Oral-B was German when it's part of Gillette

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

I thought Oral-B is also part of Proctor & Gamble

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

And Gillette is an American, right?

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Philips is actually Dutch.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago

Eh, Most of what's called Philips nowadays isn't really Philips anymore. The real Philips basically only does Healthcare. TVs? TP Vision, Same for Philips lights, that's signify or versuni for appliances, etc. They just bought a license to use the name. Though they are mostly still dutch companies I think.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago

I thought Lego was American but it’s Danish

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

@Blaze Well, I always thought Milka was swiss, and Poiana and Africana were Romanian. Turns out I was wrong.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Nutella is actually Italian.

I want their vegan version so badly here in Canada! (Only available in France, Italy, Germany and Belgium)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

It all gets really handwavy with any large publicly (or privately) traded corporations. Anyone anywhere in the world could have stock in any company, and many companies have a large presence around the world.

A company like Google or apple are often considered american, but they're always changing tax avoidance strategies, and funneling money through different countries, so in ways, they could be considered Irish, or Dutch, or part of whatever other tax shelter.

To actually answer your question, budweiser (and all AB-Inbev brands) are Belgian.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

@Blaze I thought nestle was american

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Bunch of baby-killing, water-stealing bastards

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

I'd rather buy American than nestle.. And I don't buy American.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

It is always difficult to see great British companies on the list:

  • Walkers
  • Cadbury's - I went to Uni in Brim and lived on land donated by the family (no bar allowed because they were Quackers), then by the chocolate factory (smelled sooo good) and used Bournville train station (painted in the company colours), so feel some connection to their history

Luckily, I've cut sugar and crisps out of my diet, so I was already boycotting them. Kind of.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Kraft buying Cadbury's - a part of every Brit died that day. I bought it once since and will never touch it again. They ruined it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Check the factory on the packaging. I think some of their UK factories have to retain the original recipe.... Can't remember the details, so not that useful.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

The last couple of times I've ordered Crunchies online, the chocolate tasted off. No creaminess at all. It doesn't taste like vegetable oil and wax so I'm not sure if it's American influence.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Walkers became popular after they were bought by Americans. Smiths and Golden Wonder/Tayto are the casualties

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Been eating Walkers since the 60s. Just happens that my family emigrated from Scotland.