Using LGBTQ+ for Profit in the Food Industry
Words by Amy Leadbitter, image by Taylor Heery (via Unsplash). WeÔÇÖve all seen an uptake in brands ÔÇÿpromotingÔÇÖ or ÔÇÿraising awarenessÔÇÖ for LGBTQ+ issues, especially around Pride month; from The Co-OpÔÇÖs gender-neutral gingerbread person, to M&SÔÇÖs LGBT sandwich. Do these companies actually care about LGBTQ+ issues, or is this ÔÇÿrainbow washingÔÇÖ? ÔÇÿRainbow-washingÔÇÖ, similar to ÔÇÿwoke-washingÔÇÖ, is a way for companies to outwardly show ÔÇÿsupportÔÇÖ for … Continue reading Using LGBTQ+ for Profit in the Food Industry