Campbell Soup Company Fires Executive Caught on Tape Making Racist Comments About Products and Customers
In a shocking move, Campbell's Co. has fired a vice president who made derogatory comments about the company's products and customers in a recorded conversation. Martin Bally, who worked in the information security department, was let go after Robert Garza, a former employee, reported his comments to a supervisor.
Garza had met with Bally in November 2024 to discuss his salary and claimed that Bally described Campbell's as "highly processed food" intended for "poor people." The conversation also allegedly included racist remarks about Indian workers, whom Bally referred to as "idiots." Furthermore, Bally said he often went to work high after consuming marijuana edibles.
Campbell's Co. confirmed the authenticity of Garza's claims after listening to portions of the recording and apologized for the hurtful comments. The company stated that the behavior was unacceptable and did not reflect its values or culture. "The comments were vulgar, offensive, and false," Campbell's said in a statement. "This behavior does not reflect our values and the culture of our company, and we will not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances."
However, Campbell's Co. defended its food products, saying they come from trusted U.S. suppliers, are raised without antibiotics, and meet high quality standards. The company also disputed Bally's claims about their chicken, calling them "not only inaccurate but patently absurd."
Garza is seeking monetary damages from Campbell's Co., Bally, and his former manager, J.D. Aupperle.
In a shocking move, Campbell's Co. has fired a vice president who made derogatory comments about the company's products and customers in a recorded conversation. Martin Bally, who worked in the information security department, was let go after Robert Garza, a former employee, reported his comments to a supervisor.
Garza had met with Bally in November 2024 to discuss his salary and claimed that Bally described Campbell's as "highly processed food" intended for "poor people." The conversation also allegedly included racist remarks about Indian workers, whom Bally referred to as "idiots." Furthermore, Bally said he often went to work high after consuming marijuana edibles.
Campbell's Co. confirmed the authenticity of Garza's claims after listening to portions of the recording and apologized for the hurtful comments. The company stated that the behavior was unacceptable and did not reflect its values or culture. "The comments were vulgar, offensive, and false," Campbell's said in a statement. "This behavior does not reflect our values and the culture of our company, and we will not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances."
However, Campbell's Co. defended its food products, saying they come from trusted U.S. suppliers, are raised without antibiotics, and meet high quality standards. The company also disputed Bally's claims about their chicken, calling them "not only inaccurate but patently absurd."
Garza is seeking monetary damages from Campbell's Co., Bally, and his former manager, J.D. Aupperle.
that guy is like totally outta line 
! I'm so glad they let him go ASAP 
the way he was talking about people and food is just gross 
Campbell's Co. is right to stand up for what's important - treating everyone with respect & kindness 
no excuse for racism or hate speech, ever! 
on a more positive note, I'm all about trying out new recipes at home with my soup stockpiles 
and honestly, who doesn't love a good can of Campbell's? 
? Like, what did these people expect from a conversation about racism? Don't be so sensitive! Bally just said the truth about who eats that stuff 
, and now everyone's like "oh no, he's a racist". Gotta keep things in perspective.
can you believe what happened at Campbell's? they fired this dude for making racist comments about their products & customers! 
and to make matters worse, he was talking trash about people from india 
cant imagine being in his shoes... hope he gets some justice tho 
. I mean, come on, who makes comments like that? It's not about Campbell's products being "highly processed food" for certain groups of people; it's about treating others with respect and basic human kindness 
. You can't just make racist remarks and claim to represent a company without facing the consequences 
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. The fact that Bally thought it was okay to go to work high after eating edibles just shows how out of touch he was with reality 
. Anyway, justice will be served... or so we hope 
just the thought of someone in a leadership role spewing such hate towards customers and colleagues... it's just not okay, you know? 
The fact that they're defending their products and saying that Bally's comments are "not only inaccurate but patently absurd" just makes me shake my head... it sounds like they're more worried about saving face than taking responsibility for creating a toxic work environment. 
As someone who's been fortunate enough to have had some great experiences in my career, I can tell you that this kind of behavior is a huge red flag. 
Companies need to prioritize respect and inclusivity over profits and power. 
Noooo, Campbell's got to stand up for itself and its amazing products, which are loved by so many people worldwide! 
They're already doing the right thing by firing Bally and apologizing for the comments. Now they just need to take it a step further and show us all what those "high quality standards" really look like 
On one hand, they're all like "our products are healthy and made with high-quality ingredients" 
... but then you find out some dude in their info sec department is makin' racist comments about the people who work for 'em and the customers who eat their soup. 
It's just weird, you know?
Like, come on guys, if you're gonna claim your chicken is all natural and antibiotic-free, then maybe don't make racist comments about the people who raise it or sell it to customers. 
. It's like, can't you even get that right? 
I'm not gonna lie, when I saw that tape go around, my jaw dropped too. Like, how could someone be so oblivious to what's going on and just spew all that hate? 
. But what really gets me is how some people still think that because you work in a certain industry, you get a free pass to be racist and ignorant 
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The fact that someone in a leadership position made those kinds of racist and hurtful comments is just unacceptable 
. It's gotta be addressed ASAP! Companies have to set the tone from the top, you know? #JusticeForGarza #CampbellsCoDidBetter #RacismHasNoPlaceInBusiness 
like 5 sec ago and now im thinking about how easy it would be for me to get into cycling if i had a puppy buddy to motivate me lol, or maybe ill just stick to taking my pup on long walks and enjoying the scenic views... anyway back to campbell's soup, idk why they're defending their products so much, cant they just admit that maybe one of their soups is for someone with gluten intolerance? 