Community Coffee, Zapp’s, and Abita Named Among Nation’s Most Trusted Companies

(KMDL-FM) - When it comes to spending or investing your hard earned money, do you sometimes look deeper into the companies in which you spend?

Well, this is actually something that more and more Americans are doing. They're looking beyond the price tags and profit margins and finding out which companies are actually doing the right thing.

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How MarketBeat Compiled Its List

To find out which brands people trust the most on an ethical level, the folks at MarketBeat, a financial media company, surveyed 3,012 respondents nationwide to find out just that. The results of the survey reveals a fascinating moral map of corporate America.

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A total of 118 companies made the full list, and three Louisiana brands made the cut, with two cracking the Top 15.

America’s Top 10 Most Ethical Companies

First, let's show you the top 10 companies that Americans admire for doing the right thing:

1. Hershey Company - Hershey, Pennsylvania
2. The Campbell's Company - Camden, New Jersey
3. Burt's Bees - Durham, North Carolina
4. Ocean Spray - Lakeville, Massachusetts
5. CVS Health - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
6. Publix Super Markets - Lakeland, Florida
7. McCormick & Company - Hunt Valley, Maryland
8. Hallmark Cards - Kansas City, Kansas
9. Tillamook Creamery - Tillamook, Oregon
10. Buc-ee's - Lake Jackson, Texas

Louisiana Brands Among the Most Trusted in the Nation

Now, what about those great Louisiana companies that made the list? Well, here you go, the three Louisiana companies ranked among the top in the nation for integrity (complete with synopsis of what makes each special):

#14 - Community Coffee Company - Baton Rouge

Family-owned for over a century, Community Coffee is woven into Louisiana life. The company sources beans ethically, supports small growers through long-term partnerships, and invests in local schools. Its commitment to consistency and care has made it both a breakfast-table staple and a quiet force for good across the Gulf Coast.

#15 Zapp's Potato Chips - Gramercy

What began as a small kettle chip operation has grown into a cult favorite without losing its Louisiana soul. Zapp’s keeps production local, sources from regional farmers, and celebrates the state’s personality in every quirky flavor. The brand’s consistency and local pride turn snacking into a quiet act of cultural preservation.

#93 - Abita Brewing Company - Covington

Nestled north of Lake Pontchartrain, Abita Brewing has been quietly championing sustainability for decades. The brewery runs on solar power, filters its own water naturally, and donates generously to Gulf Coast restoration projects. Its community-first attitude — more Cajun than corporate — makes it one of Louisiana’s most respected examples of how good beer and good ethics can coexist.

The Complete Rankings: See All 118 Companies

Below are the complete rankings of the entire 118 companies that made the list.

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