Blackbird

Blackbird is a hospitality company that was recently a sponsor of Noma, the Copenhagen restaurant formerly considered one of the world's best. Blackbird's involvement with Noma has become newsworthy due to allegations of physical abuse against Noma's head chef and co-founder, René Redzepi. Following the publication of these allegations in the New York Times, Blackbird, along with other sponsors like American Express, announced that they were ending their support for Noma's upcoming events in Los Angeles. This decision highlights the increasing scrutiny and accountability placed on organizations and individuals associated with abusive behavior, even in high-profile settings like the culinary world. Blackbird's withdrawal reflects a growing trend of sponsors and partners distancing themselves from individuals and entities facing credible accusations of misconduct.