Sponsor Exodus for Noma as LA Pop-Up Goes Ahead Amid Abuse Claims
TL;DR
Amid abuse allegations against chef René Redzepi, major sponsors American Express and Blackbird pull their support for Noma's Los Angeles pop-up; Blackbird refunds buyers and donates proceeds, AmEx offers refunds for booked nights. Redzepi apologizes, says he’s changed, and Noma notes improved workplace processes and an ongoing independent audit as the LA event proceeds.
- Noma loses major sponsors for Los Angeles events after reports of abuse The Guardian
- Punching, Slamming, Screaming: A Chef’s Past Abuse Haunts Noma, the World’s Top-Rated Restaurant The New York Times
- Noma L.A. pop-up loses key financial sponsors a day before opening Los Angeles Times
- Celebrity Chef René Redzepi Spotlighted for Alleged Abuse Ahead of $1,500 L.A. Pop-Up lamag.com
- Founder of Noma, Once Rated the No. 1 Restaurant in the World, Faces Abuse Allegations from Former Employees People.com
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