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weren ’ t always a large company . We struggled to get our products on the shelves . When we made it , the Hispanic community got recognized , at the same time . That created a tremendous bond with the community . Now we are synonymous with the Hispanic community . It ’ s a tremendous responsibility to keep making quality products and to support the communities we serve ,” he confides .
According to CEO Bob Unanue , Goya has always been committed to combating food insecurity , particularly during times of crisis . “ During COVID‐19 , we gave away 4.5 million pounds of food . Every year , we continue to give away hundreds of thousands of pounds of food . We ’ ve been giving since day one , but we decided to put this effort under one banner , and that is how Goya Gives was established .”
Another important company initiative is Goya Cares , an awareness program dedicated to shining a light on mental health among children and teens and to protecting children from exploitation , trafficking , and abuse .
As they celebrate their first fifty years as a New Jersey-headquartered company , COMMERCE and the CIANJ congratulate Goya Foods and the Unanue family for creating a brand that reflects the growing success of the Hispanic community and its strong values and culture .
Editors Note : This is an excerpt from a longer interview available in full on Commercemagazinenj . com . Goya Foods ’ President and CEO Robert ( Bob ) Unanue and EVP Peter Unanue .
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