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  • Critics seek clarity after Trader Joe's says it will keep "Trader Ming's" and "Trader José" products, denies they're racist

    07/31/2020 6:18:27 AM PDT · by artichokegrower · 34 replies
    CBS News ^ | July 30, 2020 | Li Cohen, Victoria Albert
    The creators of a petition calling on Trader Joe's to change stereotypical product names like "Trader Ming's," "Trader José" and "Trader Giotto's" are seeking clarity this week, after the company doubled down on the names and said it doesn't believe they're racist.
  • Petition Calls For Trader Joe’s To Change ‘Racist’ Packaging

    07/20/2020 9:33:40 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 48 replies
    losangeles.cbslocal.com ^ | July 19, 2020 at 7:17 pm | Staff
    MARINA DEL REY (CBSLA) — Trader Joe’s says it is taking action after a Change.org petition called for it to change “racist” packaging. According to the petition, which has been signed by more than 1,800 people at last check, “the grocery chain labels some of its ethnic foods with modifications of ‘Joe’ that belies a narrative of exoticism that perpetuates harmful stereotypes.” “For example, ‘Trader Ming’s’ is used to brand the chain’s Chinese food, ‘Arabian Joe’ brands Middle Eastern foods, ‘Trader José’ brands Mexican foods, ‘Trader Giotto’s’ is for Italian food, and ‘Trader Joe San’ brands their Japanese cuisine,” the...