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The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Trader Joe’s is harshly criticized for their branding with “ethnic” names, but the food itself is not cultural appropriation.

Trader Joe’s food is not cultural appropriation

Shivani Phadnis, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Since 1977, Trader Joe’s has sold a variety of frozen meals with roots all over the world. From Indian butter chicken to Italian gnocchi, ethnic food has become a staple of the grocery chain’s freezer...

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