BY STEPHANIE CAIN
Gifts That Give Back
product roundup
E
very penny makes a difference to a specialty food brand, but some
companies make it their mission to forego some extra profit and give
back to their community or causes they follow closely. It's not easy
to part with precious capital, but these producers believe it's not a question
of if, but how much. The ways in which they contribute range
from spending a day volunteering at a
local food bank to giving a percentage
of proceeds to environmental causes.
Some even view it as a teambuilding
exercise, to be involved in a cause
that not only furthers the brand
but builds commitment and loy-
alty among staff.
In preparation for the holiday
season, here are 10 products,
for gifting or hosting, that
embody the spirit of giving
and provide shoppers an
easy—and delicious—
way to give back
themselves.
PHOTOS: MARK FERRI; FOOD STYLING: LESLIE ORLANDINI; PROPS STYLING: FRANCINE MATALON-DEGNI
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