With the Food Network, Wal-mart, and even Diabetes drug company Novo Nordisk severing ties Paula Deen, major brand partnerships look dire for the shamed celebrity chef.
But just because Deen's cookbooks are being thrown in the clearance bins at local Duane Reades doesn't mean that every company is jumping on the drop-Deen bandwagon.
In spite of accusations of racism and using the N-word, Deen still has some (albeit smaller) corporate sponsors that are vocally showing their support.
Local food company Sandridge Foods voiced its "unwavering support."
The soup, salad, and fresh produce maker out of Medina, Ohio tweeted Paula Deen's infamous "I is what I is and I'm not changing" Today Show quote to its 207 followers as a sign of its "proud' support of Deen.
“Paula is a very caring person who has spent the majority of her life helping the less privileged and giving back,” said Sandridge. “As an organization, we believe she and her team are on the right track and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
CEO Mark D. Sandridge believes she has proven "her genuine equality for all."
Springer Mountain Farms, which has been raising chickens for over 40 years, is nearing 7,000 likes in just one day for its post supporting Paula Deen.
Tasty Blend Foods was "very pleased" with her interview on The Today Show and "very saddened" that she was being judged for her past.
Tasty Blend Foods is a dry mix manufacturer for retail and foodservice products. It also appears to have a very religious foundation and posts bible quotes regularly on its Facebook page. (See right.)
The company released the statement Wednesday that:
"Tasty Blend Foods was very pleased with the Paula Deen interview given this morning on the Today Show. We appreciate her commitment and how she stepped up and apologized to her viewers, fans and the nation. We personally endorse Paula Deen and what she stands for. We are very saddened that she is being judged by her past, everyone has made a mistake sometime in their lives. We look forward to our continued partnership with her."
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