“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir introduces American-made products.
December 16, 2023, 6:16 a.m. ET
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As he walked past brightly lit and decorated store windows on New York's bustling Fifth Avenue, “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir came across a tearful family from Texas. Met.
“This is a big trip for me because I'm a cancer survivor,” said Susan Houston, whose special visit to New York City with her family came after battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. revealed that.
“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir speaks with Susan Houston and her family. ABC News
Houston told Muir that she was very happy that her cancer was in remission.
Houston, it turns out, is a regular viewer of “World News Tonight,” and when Muir asked her about choosing American-made holiday gifts, she recommended jalapeño peanut brittle from Nancy's Toffee in Arlington, Texas. That's what it means.
Nancy Grieser is the owner of Nancy's Toffee based in Arlington, Texas.nancy's toffee
Nancy Grieser, the company's owner, said people often get surprised looks when they taste the unique flavors of her candies.
“Typically, when people take a bite of a jalapeño peanut brittle, they take a bite and say, oh my god… oh my god,” Grieser said, noting that upon taking the first bite of her brittle, Explained the reactions people had.
Bill and Lauri Keitel are owners of Buffalo Billfold Company in Worthington, Minnesota.Noah Keitel
Other viewers also shared made-in-America gift ideas, one of which was leather goods from Worthington, Minn.-based Buffalo Billfold Company.
The company, owned by Bill and Lauri Keitel, makes wallets, handbags and other items handcrafted in a leather workshop.
While showcasing many of its products, Keitel offered handmade bags as a gift option for those looking for ideas to complete their holiday shopping list with American-made products.
Rudy Bharara is the general manager of Maui Gold Pineapple.maui gold pineapple
Another gift idea comes from Maui, Hawaii, where Maui Gold Pineapple Co. is based. The pineapple company was featured on “World News Tonight” for the first time in 2022. Since then, the company has continued to be affected by the deadly wildfires that hit the island on August 8th. All members of the team survived, but were left with significant damage. .
“We lost stores, warehouses and offices in the Lahaina fire,” said general manager Rudy Bharara.
But the company hasn't stopped helping communities rebuild despite the challenges posed to them. The team donates pineapples to food banks across Maui, and he donates 10% of his online sales to local nonprofits.
Throughout December, Muir will continue to report on American products and share holiday gift ideas submitted by our viewers.
All episodes of “World News Tonight with David Muir” are now available to stream on YouTube.