Are you fiending for a bout of guilt-free retail therapy?
In Oregon, shopping without shame is easier than ever — especially if you know where to look.
Financial media company MarketBeat recently dropped a list of 118 of the most ethical companies in the United States, and two iconic Oregon brands made the cut.
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Results were drawn from a survey conducted by MarketBeat in October, where 3,012 respondents across various demographics were polled to determine which U.S. businesses “most closely align with their personal ethics and values.”
At an impressive No. 9 was Tillamook Creamery, the beloved coastal cheese factory that built its current production facility in Tillamook, Oregon, back in 1949.
“Far more than a dairy brand, Tillamook operates as a farmer-owned cooperative, ensuring profits circle back to the community that built it,” MarketBeat wrote of the Oregon creamery.
“The company is known for sustainable farming, animal welfare standards, and transparent labeling,” the blurb continued. “In a state where craftsmanship and conscience intertwine, Tillamook captures the Oregon ideal — wholesome, local, and quietly principled.”
MarketBeat identified “homegrown heritage” and “employee ownership” as two factors valued by customers — both elements Tillamook embodies.
Tillamook Creamery is already an Oregon favorite, producing world-famous cheese, delicious ice cream and a wacky smash-hit Butternaise spread fans just can’t get enough of.
Another Oregon company, Pendleton Woolen Mills, came in at No. 51.
The Portland-based textile company has been owned by the Bishop family since 1863 and operates two manufacturing mills in Pendleton, Oregon, and Washougal, Washington. Pendleton products — which include fabric, blankets, apparel and more — are sold at several dozen retail stores nationwide, as well a few internationally.
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