Newman's Own Foundation

NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION GIVES $2.4 MILLION IN PUBLIC BROADCASTING GRANTS

Tue, Jan 29, 2013 16:57 CET

Westport, CT – Newman’s Own Foundation, the organization started by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, announces grants totaling $2.4 million, over two years, to 13 public broadcasting stations and organizations. The grants represent an ongoing commitment of Newman’s Own Foundation to support open dialogue and promote civic engagement. “Paul Newman believed that the independent voice played a critical role in making our world a better place,” said Robert Forrester, President of Newman’s Own Foundation. “He was a strong supporter of public broadcasting, and we are proud to

30 Years Ago Today, Newman’s Own Launched Salad Dressing

Mon, Aug 27, 2012 15:00 CET

Westport, CT – Today marks the 30th anniversary of the first shipment of Newman’s Own salad dressing to a retail outlet, marking the beginning of the successful food company. Paul Newman, the late actor and philanthropist, bottled his homemade salad dressing with encouragement from friends and neighbors who raved about the recipe. On this day in 1982, 500 cases of Newman’s Own salad dressing were shipped to Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk, Connecticut, which was the first store to carry Newman’s Own products. In its first year of business, Newman’s Own generated over $300,000 in profits. To

Newman’s Own Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Launch of Salad Dressing

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 16:50 CET

Westport, CT – Monday, August 27th will mark the 30th anniversary of when Paul Newman, the late actor and philanthropist, began selling his first product, Newman’s Own salad dressing. On this day in 1982, 500 cases of Newman’s Own salad dressing were shipped to Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk, Connecticut, the first retailer to sell Newman’s Own products. · The salad dressing was an immediate hit and within the first year of business, Newman’s Own generated over $300,000 in profits, all of which went to charity. · Paul Newman believed in sharing his good fortune with those in need. He

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