Timeline

1980

Paul Newman and Hotch filled empty wine
bottles in the basement with homemade salad
dressing to give as holiday gifts to friends and
neighbors. After a few weeks, they
came back asking for more.

1982

Newman’s Own Salad Dressing officially
launched, generating over $300,000 in
first-year profits. Paul declared, “Let’s
give it all away to those who need it!”

1983

The Newman’s Own product line
started expanding with the introduction
of pasta sauce. Newman’s Own entered
the Australia market.

1988

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp opened
in Connecticut, serving 288 kids in its first year.
It was a place where children with life-threatening
conditions could “raise a little hell.”

1991

Following the success of salad dressing,
pasta sauce, lemonade, and microwave
popcorn, Newman’s Own introduced
salsa — all from Paul’s recipes.

1992

A significant milestone was reached:
over $50 million had been donated to
charity in the company’s first decade.

1997

By this time, Newman’s Own products
had expanded globally, with distribution
to countries including the UK, Canada,
Australia, and New Zealand.

1999

The Newman’s Own Awards were established
to recognize organizations with
inspiring initiatives to help improve quality
of life for military service members and
their families.

2005

Newman’s Own Foundation was
established to carry on Paul
Newman’s philanthropic legacy.

2007

By this time, Paul Newman had helped
establish the Committee Encouraging Corporate
Philanthropy, The Discovery Center, and Safe Water
Network, among other organizations.

2008

On September 26, Paul Newman’s life and
legacy were recognized upon his passing,
honoring the actor and philanthropist who
helped make the world a better place.

2010

Newman’s Own celebrated
$300 million in charitable
giving since 1982.

2011

The Newman’s Own product line
grew to include frozen pizza,
frozen skillet meals, and wine.

2012

The new SeriousFun Children’s Network brand
was launched, uniting Paul Newman’s global
family of camps, which have served over
384,700 kids since 1988.

2012

Newman’s Own makes major
commitment to support nutrition
education and fresh food access.