Newman's Own is an American food company headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. Founded in 1982 by actor Paul Newman and author A.E. Hotchner, the company donates all of its after-tax profits to charity through Newman's Own Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation that supports child-focused programs.[1]
History
The brand started in 1982 with a homemade salad dressing that Paul Newman and A.E. Hotchner prepared themselves and gave to friends as gifts.[2][3] The successful reception of the salad dressing led Newman and Hotchner to commercialize it for sale, financing it with $20,000 each as seed money.[4][3][5]