Republic of Tea's Rubin honored by Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association selected Ron Rubin of The Republic of Tea as the winner of 2014 Leadership Award. Rubin was chosen from 66 nominees for going "above and beyond" in advancing food standards in society and society itself by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. He purchased The Republic of Tea in 1994, which now offers over 300 varieties of loose teas and has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" by Outside Magazine two years in a row. The Republic of Tea and Ron Rubin himself support organizations such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Action to Hunger, Room to Read, Sunny Hills Services and The Ethical Tea Partnership.