Why People Are Urging Shake Shack to Stop Using Martin’s Potato Rolls | Eater
"Popular as the go-to store-bought hamburger bun—praised for its sweet, squishy texture in taste tests by Serious Eats and Epicurious and long used by a major national burger chain—this potato-roll brand was founded in 1955 and remains family-run. The company has come under scrutiny after reports that its executive chair and other family members made substantial donations to far-right Pennsylvania candidate Doug Mastriano, prompting chefs, food writers, and some restaurant owners to call for a boycott. While the company stated it does not endorse political candidates and emphasized that individual donations reflect personal choices, many food professionals are considering alternatives—switching suppliers or baking buns in-house—and public pressure on large purchasers continues." - Bettina Makalintal
