A number of well-known food brands have recently announced their intentions to change or review their names, logos and packaging — or all three — in response to criticism concerning racial stereotyping and insensitive cultural depictions. A press release touting the new packaging, however, made no specific mention of removing the woman’s depiction. Aunt JemimaIn mid-June, Aunt Jemima became the first of several brands to rethink its packaging and marketing. Quaker Foods North American further confirmed that the brand would be removing its image and changing its name in the near future. Cream of WheatB&G Foods, Inc., the makers of Cream of Wheat, released a statement acknowledging “concerns” over its logo, vowing to reevaluate the imagery.

Source: Fox News June 25, 2020 09:00 UTC