{"id":56068,"date":"2025-01-31T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/?p=56068"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:18:52","slug":"black-owned-food-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/black-owned-food-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Black-Led Food Brands On FreshDirect"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56068\" class=\"elementor elementor-56068\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cdc3340 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7cdc3340\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff59ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7ff59ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f07732 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f07732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CELEBRATING \nBLACK \nMAKERS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2705de elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2705de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.75; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: circular-regular; font-size: 17px; color: #373737; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; outline: 0px !important;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: circular-regular;\">FreshDirect has always supported the growth of independent, emerging, and local brands. We are committed to using our platform to give visibility and recognition to the creators and makers of quality goods. This includes investing in BIPOC-led businesses that not only create exciting products but also drive positive social and economic change. It&#8217;s one of our core values to promote and celebrate these leaders.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: circular-regular;\">For Black History Month, we&#8217;re spotlighting Black-owned and led businesses available on <span style=\"color: #165d0e;\"><a style=\"color: #165d0e;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\">FreshDirect<\/a><\/span>. Food is part of the heritage that the occasion honors, and these businesses build on that legacy while striving for a sustainable, inclusive, and just future. They exemplify innovation, goodwill, and a commitment to deliciousness. We&#8217;re honored to have them as part of the FreshDirect family.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b756ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b756ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Black-Led Businesses on FreshDirect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-121c5910 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"121c5910\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2271baf4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2271baf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-56071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dozen_cousins_beans-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dozen_cousins_beans-jpeg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dozen_cousins_beans-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dozen_cousins_beans-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dozen_cousins_beans-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_black_owned_dozen_cousins\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium; font-size: 32px;\">A Dozen Cousins<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>A Dozen Cousins&#8217; ready-to-heat beans bring globally inspired flavors to your meals. Founded by Ibraheem Basir, the company is committed to combating food insecurity and improving access to healthy foods in underserved communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d7806 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17d7806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-62311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/honey_pot_group-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/honey_pot_group-jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/honey_pot_group-jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/honey_pot_group-jpg-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/honey_pot_group-jpg-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_black_owned_honey_pot\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium; font-size: 32px;\">The Honey Pot<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Beatrice Dixon founded The Honey Pot to provide plant-based feminine care products. The brand offers a range of chemical-free alternatives designed to promote women&#8217;s health and wellness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e4ff1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74e4ff1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d47fd9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d47fd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-56073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/partake_cookies-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/partake_cookies-jpeg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/partake_cookies-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/partake_cookies-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/partake_cookies-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_black_owned_partake?id=sec_fcar_black_owned_partake\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium; font-size: 32px;\">Partake Cookies<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Founded by Denise Woodard, Partake Cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly snacks made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Denise also mentors future leaders in the food industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08eee60 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08eee60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-56088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pipcorn_snacks-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pipcorn_snacks-jpeg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pipcorn_snacks-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pipcorn_snacks-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pipcorn_snacks-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_black_owned_pipcorn\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium; font-size: 32px;\">Pipcorn Snacks<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Pipcorn, founded by Jeff and Jen Martin, is a certified B Corp focused on sustainability. The company produces innovative snacks inspired by a family health discovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a86428 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a86428\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5cafd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be5cafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-73251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yolele-fonio-peppers-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Stuffed peppers and fonio\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yolele-fonio-peppers-jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yolele-fonio-peppers-jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yolele-fonio-peppers-jpg-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yolele-fonio-peppers-jpg-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_black_owned_yolele\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\">Yol\u00e9l\u00e9 Fonio<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Yol\u00e9l\u00e9 promotes African fonio, a nutritious ancient grain. The company&#8217;s mission supports small farming communities, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a953867 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a953867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-100912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/snowdance-farm.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/snowdance-farm.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/snowdance-farm-260x260.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/snowdance-farm-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/snowdance-farm-75x75.webp 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/section\/sec_fcar_snowdance\"><span style=\"font-family: circular-medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\">Snowdance Farm<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Snowdance Farm is nestled at the southern end of New York&#8217;s Catskill Mountains. 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