1.   They warn that the Botswana could face a consumer boycott of its beef exports if the decision to go ahead with the fence is not dropped.

2.   Such a move would be likely to draw consumer boycotts of Icelandic products from anti-whaling nations, and the possibility of economic sanctions under US law.

3.   Activists in rich countries will organise consumer boycotts of genetically engineered foods, while farmers in the south take action to oppose the patenting of genes.

4.   A consumer boycott is not likely.

5.   But since the testing program was announced, French goods have been hit by consumer boycotts and French companies excluded from bidding on major public contracts.

6.   Corporate campaign tactics allegedly include complaints to government agencies, consumer boycotts, shareholder resolutions and harassment of company officers, directors and customers.

7.   Firms embarrassed by consumer boycotts and protests are often tempted to whine about the injustice of it all.

8.   In Britain, groups have tried to organize a consumer boycott of chocolate.

9.   It ended operations in Burma last year because of threats of a worldwide consumer boycott.

10.   It was accompanied by a consumer boycott in Germany and protests around Europe.