Paul Newman's Charitable Legacy: Newman's Own Foundation Thrives

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The discussion centers around Paul Newman's charitable legacy through Newman's Own Foundation and the quality of its food products. Participants share their experiences with the brand and express opinions on its charitable contributions and product quality over time.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise that Newman's Own is a charitable organization, noting that all profits go to charitable causes.
  • There are mixed opinions on the quality of Newman's Own products, with some claiming they have declined over time due to changes in ingredients.
  • One participant recalls a sarcastic quote from Paul Newman about the success of the brand and its non-profit status.
  • Participants share personal anecdotes about using Newman's Own products, such as salad dressings and salsas, in their cooking.
  • There is a sentiment that the quality of the products would have remained high if Paul Newman were still overseeing the brand.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the charitable aspect of Newman's Own, but there is disagreement regarding the quality of the products, with some asserting a decline and others defending their reliability.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about product quality are based on personal experiences and may not reflect broader consumer opinions. The discussion does not resolve the differing views on the current quality of Newman's Own products.

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I never realized that Newman's Own is a charitable organization. Otherwise I would have tried his products long ago. All profits go to charitable causes.

WNPR reporter John Dankosky narrates a Connecticut Public Television report on how legendary actor Paul Newman's charitable food company is still thriving after his 2008 death. The Newman's Own Foundation evolved into one of the most-recognizable celebrity-run charities and recently surpassed $300 million in donations.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/july-dec10/newman_12-30.html
[video news report]

The Newman's Own website
http://www.newmansown.com/
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
I never realized that Newman's Own is a charitable organization. Otherwise I would have tried his products long ago. All profits go to charitable causes.


http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/july-dec10/newman_12-30.html
[video news report]

The Newman's Own website
http://www.newmansown.com/

Oh Yeah! My hubby is a big fan of his talent and life style. I'm nuts about him for a different reason. And that's it.
 
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Paul Newman is awesome! I sometimes get his salad dressings.
 
yeah, you should have tried them long ago. they're not as good now. i used to get the balsamic vinaigrette, but somewhere along the way they got cheap and started mixing in soybean oil with the olive oil.
 
Yep. I remember a quote from Paul that something to the effect that if he would have known the brand was going to be such a hit, he wouldn't have made it non-profit! (He was being sarcastic... I hope).

I really like some of his pasta sauces. For a quick sauce from a jar, they are not bad at all. His salad dressings are pretty decent too.
 
Commercial-grade foods in a really competitive field. Nothing real exceptional in that line, IMO, just some pretty reliable products. It was very nice of him to give the profits to charities, and I'm glad that it continues.

When my wife is making platters of taco-dip to take to parties, she uses Newman's Own salsas. My home-made ones are too hot for most people, and she wants to save them for us, anyway.

She mixes taco seasoning with cream cheese and some sour cream, and spreads that out in the bottom of a platter. Next comes a layer of salsa, then a layer of chopped lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc, all topped with shredded Monterey jack cheese. Serve with corn chips and stand back. The stuff usually doesn't last long, and is VERY popular with kids - even kids that are not all that keen on salads or vegetables.
 
I wish he were still around. Don't think the quality of his product would go down if he were over seeing it.