Looking to add new flavor profiles to your pantry? It’s time to discover some truly delicious Black-owned food brands. We’ve searched high and low for tasty beverages, snacks, seasonings, side dishes, condiments and more, and in doing so have uncovered flavors from near and far, with inspiration from West Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond. While some of these companies may be new to you, others may already be on your radar—regardless, what they offer is 100% delicious.
Whether you’re in the market for flavorful crackers to add to your charcuterie board, a healthier alternative to Cheeto-like crisps, spices to give your entrées a little more pizazz, an ultra-strong cup of coffee or a turmeric-infused wellness latte to start your day, ahead you’ll find plenty of new pantry items to add to your cart. Keep reading to find more than a dozen Black-owned food brands (many of which give back to the community through a variety of partnerships with non-profit organizations) that will transform the way you eat.
Best Black-Owned Food Brands
Gluten- And Allergen-Free Baked Goods For Guilt-Free Treats
Denise Woodard founded Partake Foods, a gluten- and allergen-free cookie and baked goods company, after her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. With her little one in mind, Woodard set out to launch a brand free of the nine most common allergens: wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame and shellfish. In addition to churning out tasty treats for those faced with dietary restrictions, Woodard has partnered with organizations like No Kid Hungry to provide allergen-free food options to those in need, too. As for the products that have put Partake Foods on the map—the cookies reign supreme. The brand also sells baking mixes, so you can easily whip up allergen-free treats at home.
Gluten-Free Flours, Baking Mixes, Spices And Seasonings That Are Big On Flavor
Founded in 2015 by Toyin Kolawole, Iya Foods prides itself on using sustainably-sourced home-grown ingredients, with no added sugars, no gluten, no MSG and no preservatives. Despite the many ingredients Iya Foods doesn’t use, the brand’s offerings, like the Sweet Corn & Creamy Coconut Corn Bread Mix, are known for being incredibly flavorful. In addition to corn bread mix, Iya Foods sells One-Pot Savory Simmer Sauces, Better-For-You Flours, Spices, Herbs & Seasonings and Dried Hibiscus Flowers & Powders—ingredients that easily elevate your cooking.
A Cool Coffee Brand With A Focus On Building A Sense Of Community
Cool Coffee Clique is the brainchild of Courtney Adeleye. A coffee lover herself, Adeleye wanted to fill a gap in the coffee aisle and create a brand that focuses equally on strong, flavorful coffee, beautiful packaging and a sense of community—that’s where the “clique” comes in. When you subscribe to Cool Coffee Clique, you’re introduced to the latest coffee news, secret sales and the opportunity to mingle with fellow coffee connoisseurs. The coffee itself is said to be three times as strong as regular options, and it comes in pods for easily compatibility with modern coffee machines. Of course, if you’re not a fan of coffee, the brand sells loose leaf tea, hot cocoa, pretty mugs and stylish merchandise, too.
A Climate-Friendly Snack Brand That Offers Delicious Flavors
Moonshot Snacks was created by Julia Collins, the founder of Planet FWD, a platform focused on climate-friendly snacks. With that in mind, Moonshot Snacks sells carbon-neutral, certified USDA Organic, kosher, plant-based, sugar-free and non-GMO crackers in three delicious flavors: sourdough sea salt, tomato basil and rosemary garlic. Beyond offering eco-friendly snacks, Moonshot Snacks also provides resources to help consumers strive for more sustainable lifestyles.
A Delicious Coffee Brand That Gives Back
BLK & Bold founders Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson started their journey selling bags of beans to local coffee shops in the Midwest. But it wasn’t just about creating delicious coffee—they had a purpose of giving back to the youth of their community, too. Now available in over 5,600 retail locations, that concept remains a cornerstone of the brand. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives that support today’s at-risk youth through programs, workforce development and refuge from homelessness.
Vegan, Low-Sugar Jams With Unconventional Flavor Profiles
This is not your grandma’s regular jam. Self-described as funky and fresh, Trade Street Jam Co. is all about mixing unconventional flavors that somehow just work—on toast, in smoothies, on waffles, you name it. Created by chef Ashley Rouse, each jar of vegan, low-sugar jam is made in small batches and designed to last for up to a year.
Flavor-Packed, Small-Batch Seasonings
Ever wish you had that golden touch of a professional chef? Beaucoup’s seasonings might help you feel like you’ve got it. Created by New Orleans-born chef Jeremy Nagin, Beaucoup offers creative, flavorful seasonings sold in small batches. And fortunately for us, the brand is launching a recipes page soon.
A Superfood Brand That Creates Vegan And All-Natural Latte Blends
Founded in 2016 by Trinity Mouzon, Golde is dedicated to beauty and wellness, offering superfood-centric, turmeric-infused latte powder, matcha, collagen powder, reishi powder and more—all geared toward helping consumers live their healthiest lives. Each formula is vegan and all-natural, so you can feel good about sipping them.
Sauces That Let You Recreate West African Dishes In Your Kitchen
Inspired by her West African roots, ’Yemisi (Eunice) Awosan created Egunsifoods in an attempt to bring flavors from her Nigerian childhood to her new home in New York City. Knowing that many of the most nostalgic dishes from her childhood were a labor of love, her goal was to create delicious, flavorful foods that make recreating them fast and fulfilling—and just like that, Egunsifoods’ sauces and soups were born. Sold in a handful of flavors, these ingredients can be thrown in a pan to whip up a dish that tastes out of this world. (And if you’re not quite sure what to mix them with, know that there’s a handy tab of recipes on the brand’s site, too.)
Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars From A Mission-Driven Brand
Made with zero added sugar or sugar alcohols, Bon AppéSweet is a healthy chocolate brand loves by kids and health nuts alike. The brand was created by Thereasa Black in an effort to cater to her young daughter’s love of dessert while ensuring that it was a healthier option. Eventually her dairy-free, date-sweetened chocolate bars came to life. Of course, shoppers won’t only find candy on her website—they’ll find resources and petitions to help make real change in their community, too.
A Grocery Store And Subscription Service That Delivers Caribbean Flavors Right To Your Doorstep
Founded by two sisters from the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, Callaloo Box is an online Caribbean grocery store and subscription service that ensures people all over the world can enjoy the culture and flavors of the region. Whether you’re hoping to bake a dessert, make bread, or whip up an entire Caribbean meal, Callaloo Box has you covered.
Lemonade With A Worthy Cause
Who doesn’t love an ice-cold lemonade? Mikaila, the now 14-year-old founder of Me & The Bees created the delicious citrus drink in an effort to overcome her fear of bees after being stung twice, while also working to create a product to enter the Acton Children’s Business Fair and Austin Lemonade Day. The lemonade is inspired by her great grandma’s flaxseed blend, infused with honey as a way to honor the bees and sold in a variety of flavors at Whole Foods, World Market, The Fresh Market stores and more.
Seasoning Packets That Let You Recreate Creole, Caribbean and Latin American Dishes
Wish you could whip up incredible Creole, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine at home? With A Dozen Cousins seasoning packets, rice and bean mixtures you can—and in just 60 seconds. Created by Ibraheem Basir, each A Dozen Cousins product is inspired by traditional Black and Latino recipes and made without GMOs or artificial flavors. The brand isn’t solely about selling delicious food, though. It is highly focused on its social impact, and provides “an annual grant and volunteer support to non-profit organizations that are working to eliminate socio-economic health disparities in the US.”
Popcorn (And Other Popular Snacks) With A Twist
Pipcorn might be best known for its healthy popcorn offering, but the brand also sells cheeseballs, crunchies, corn dippers and snack crackers—all in a variety of flavors. Each product can be bought individually, in a bundle or as part of a subscription. As for the story behind the brand, it was founded in 2012 when founder Jeff Martin was helping his sister move. During the chaos of transitioning between cities, the siblings relied on health food store heirloom popcorn and fell so in love with the concept that they launched a brand of their own.
A Premium-Aged Whiskey From A Distiller Who’s Finally Getting His Due
The backstory of this delectable, 100-proof small-batch whiskey brand is focused on Nathan Green, who was fondly referred to as Uncle Nearest. A former slave, Green quietly became Tennessee’s premier distiller. While his old distillery is long gone, founder Fawn Weaver wanted to pay homage to the history of Tennessee whiskey by creating a brand in his honor. The brand sells four types of whiskey, all of which have been well received.
