Food & Beverage

Red Bay Coffee

Oakland, CA

Keba Konte founded Red Bay Coffee in Oakland California in 2014. Having worked in the coffee industry for years he thought it was important for an African American owned coffee company thrive. “Coffee is Africa’s gift to the world. It originated in Ethiopia. 

Le Fete Rose

Donae Burston is responsible for bringing the first black-owned rose label from France’s Saint-Tropez to the United States. Having worked for some of the top French wine producers in the world his goal was to create a wine that pushed back at the typical rose stereotypes and make the beverage more broadly appealing.

Holy Paleta

San Diego

Inspired by the traditional frozen treats of Michoacan, their handcrafted paletas are made with all-natural ingredients and are bursting with tasty toppings. The offerings are only limited by your imagination.

Nok Nok Chocolate

Idara Otu is a charity founder, Olympian, health nut and self-proclaimed cocoa connoisseur. With eclectic interests and passion’s, she is committed to helping girls' level the playing field and maximizing health in the tastiest of ways. This is what inspired the creating of Nok Choc’s Calabar cocoa. 

Koia

Maya French created Koia in 2013 and the brand has gone on to be the best-selling vegan protein drink nationwide. The company's mission is to create a delicious, convenient, plant-based nutrition with simple flavors that are approachable and delicious.

Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Fawn Weaver with no background in the spirits industry started Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017. The name honors Nathan “Nearest” Green a former enslaved Black man who mentored Jack Daniels. Weaver created the brand to revive his legacy as a master distiller.  Uncle Nearest has gone on to be the most-awarded American Whiskey in recent years.

Chula Vista Brewery

Chula Vista

Tim J. Parker moved to San Diego to pursue a career in the U.S. Navy. Having fallen in love with the area he decided to create quality craft beer for his neighbors in Chula Vista and the supporting communities.

Opera Patisserie

San Diego

Since 2002 their mission has been to create desserts that are innovative, exciting and beautiful. Utilizing some of the best ingredients from around the world they are able to leave a memorable final impression in the dining experience.

Pappalecco

San Diego

Italy is often called the Bel Paese (The Beautiful Country). It’s beauty, culture, history, fashion, design and culinary artistry are what inspired us to create the best all-natural gelato in Southern California.

Sadie Rose Bakery

San Diego

Providing handmade artisan and specialty bread to Southern California. Great bread takes time and they have been using the finest all-natural ingredients and a starter they have been feeding since 2004.

Weiser Family Farms

Tehachapi

Sid & Raquel are committed to seasonal, high quality and superior tasting produce. Their farm focuses on a bio-diverse practices applying sustainability into all their practices.

Girl and Dug

San Marcos

Aaron Choi lives, thinks, breathes and eats at the intersection of framing and art. This family-owned farm has been providing fresh local product to the community for fifteen years.

Babe Farms

Santa Barbara

Jeff & Judy Lundberg produce the highest quality, gourmet vegetables with food safety, sustainability always at the forefront of their farming practices.

Smallhold

Vernon

Utilizing cutting edge technology, they are able to produce organic gourmet mushrooms that both enhance the environment and contribute to human health.