The Food Court
Step into the flavorful world of gastronomy with Roland Campos and Paul Ofcharsky as they serve up a delectable blend of fine dining insights, food tasting adventures, and their contagious passion for all things culinary on The Food Court podcast! Join this dynamic duo as they dish out tantalizing conversations with legendary chefs, cookbook authors, food stars, industry icons, and even a sprinkle of celebrity guests and comedians. From savory secrets to hilarious kitchen mishaps, each episode promises a flavorful journey through the diverse landscape of food and drink, guaranteed to leave your taste buds tingling and your belly rumbling for more. Tune in for a culinary experience like no other, where every episode is a feast for the senses!
The Food Court
#54 - David Best from Newman's Own
We’ve got an exciting episode lined up as we sit down with David Best, the CEO over at Newman’s Own, to dive into their recent Generosity Index social experiment. Spoiler alert: LA residents and Swifties (yes, Taylor Swift fans!) are leading the charge when it comes to generosity! Newman’s Own took their “Pay What You Want” pizza truck on a tour across the nation, donating 100% of proceeds to support kids in need through the Newman’s Own Foundation. The results? Well, let's just say LA folks shelled out an average of $5.54 per slice! And those Swifties? They proved their reputation by donating $1 more per slice than Olivia Rodrigo and BTS fans! But wait, there’s more! Sports rivalries got heated too, with Yankees fans outgiving Red Sox fans by 46%, and University of Michigan supporters showing up 50% more generous than Ohio State fans. Surprisingly, age and disposable income weren’t major factors—Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all gave generously, showing that when it comes to pizza and making a difference, we’re all in it together.
David didn’t just talk pizza; we dove into the whole Newman’s Own lineup, from their iconic Salad Dressings to their flavorful Pasta Sauce. And get ready for this… there’s a new Strawberry Lemonade coming soon that’s going to blow your taste buds away! We also teased what’s on the horizon for Newman’s Own, and trust me, you won't want to miss it!
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