Celebrate Women's History Month

Mamame Tempeh Chips' story starts with a mother-daughter duo, Alvina Chun and Liz Kang, who set out to reimagine the traditional Indonesian staple they grew up loving. From Alvina's home kitchen came a bold idea: turn tempeh into craveable, crunchy chips made from fermented black-eyed peas. We love that Mamame is packed with flavor, totally plant-based, better-for-you, and brimming with serious snack appeal. Plus, the fact that they're women-led and rooted in heritage is absolutely inspiring!

Maria Loi is the chef-creator behind Loi's authentic Greek foods—and a true champion of the Mediterranean diet. Inspired by the family culinary traditions she learned as a child in Greece, Maria brings heart and lifelong expertise to everything she does. She's the owner of Loi Estiatorio in Manhattan, a celebrated cookbook author, and an advocate for healthy eating. Her delicious Greek pantry goods always remind us of her big smile and warm personality!

March is Women's History Month, and we're marking the occasion by highlighting the incredible female-led food businesses we work with. This includes women farmers and agricultural innovators who are working to create a more sustainable food system. We're proud to have them in the FreshDirect family, and are committed to honoring their hard work and entrepreneurship.

Meet Pure Mitti —natural body and home care products rooted in tradition and made for modern life. After seeing firsthand the toll that toxins and plastics take on our planet, founder Suniti set out create a solution inspired by her great-grandmother's Ayurvedic lifestyle (Mitti means ‘earth’ in Sanskrit). Her soaps and balms are made without harmful chemicals, plastics, or palm oil and feature ingredients used in holistic remedies.

Nutrition turned up a notch: advanced fruit and veggie blends co-developed with a pediatric nutritionist to help address common childhood nutrition gaps using only natural ingredients.

Seed + Mill was founded by three women, Lisa Mendelson, Rachel Simons, and Monica Molenaar, on a mission to elevate sesame, one of the world's oldest and most powerful ingredients. From their NYC Chelsea Market shop, they have transformed tahini and halva into bold, flavorful creations that honor tradition while inspiring modern kitchens.

Talea Beer Co.'s story starts with two women homebrewers, LeAnn and Tara, who set out on a mission to create the sort of beers that they wanted but had a hard time finding on the market. Beers that are fruit-forward, low in bitterness, well-balanced, and easy to love and drink. We couldn't be more excited to carry their made in NYC brews, which come in cans with eye-catching designs.

Dam Good English Muffins are naturally-fermented, preservative-free, and vegan, with the real-deal taste of sourdough. The company's motto, "Every One Is Different" refers not only to the muffins' handmade shape, but to their embrace of diversity in their workforce and beyond. That statement sums up the mission of owner Denise Weale, who started this business to make a difference by providing jobs and by giving back to their community. Enjoy with butter, jam, or anything you like! There's no wrong way to savor these.

Ashley Thompson co-founded MUSH in 2015 with the conviction that easy, delicious, and nutritious food can elevate the world in powerful ways. Her overnight oats are soaked in dairy-free milk and blended with real plant-based ingredients - from silky rich chocolate to naturally-sweet wild blueberries. MUSH is made to eat anywhere you need to fill up, fuel up, and get on with your day: it's nutrition to help you maximize your potential.

Bonafide Provisions began out of a mother's love for her son and the mission to make clean-ingredient, delicious food to everyone. After discovering first-hand the immune-strengthening properties of bone broth, founder Sharon Brown honed her recipes to maximize nutrients and taste. One cup contains 10 grams of protein, no sugar, and only 45 calories. Sip it up straight or use it as the base for soups, sauces, and brothy recipes.

Founded by James Beard Award winner Jeni Britton, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is known for flavors that make sparks fly. Ever since way before it was cool, they have used just grass-grazed milk and the very best ingredients, free from anything fake. Jeni's ultra-smooth, buttercream-like body has become the new standard by which all other ice creams are judged. We're still dreaming of a Jeni's shop in NYC. In the meantime, we'll happily add it to our FD order by the pint!

Started by renowned cheesemaker Allison Hooper, Vermont Creamery has been raising the bar for hand-crafted, artisanal goat cheeses in the US. From their dairy in Websterville, VT, their network of more than 20 family-owned goat farms ensures the best quality milk, and furthers their mission of sustainability and land conservation in the area.

Don't know your cardamom from your coriander? Challenged by Chana? Relax. Maya's done all the work for you. What took her years to perfect can be on your plate in mere minutes. From "speed-scratch" sauces to dals, chana and rice, her time-honored recipes take no time to prep. No roasting, toasting, grinding or measuring required.

Iranian-American sisters Homa and Nahid Dashtaki, along with their father Goshtasb, have brought the art of home-style Persian yogurt to Brooklyn—and we could eat it three times a day. Every batch is handcrafted using Hudson Valley Fresh whole milk and live probiotic cultures, just like Goshtasb¿s mother used to make. Packaged in beautiful glass jars and bursting with flavor, it's almost too pretty to open. Almost! Try it the way Homa does: spooned over roasted eggplant.