16 Black-Owned Food Brands to Support

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In the six years since the nationwide reckoning with racial justice following George Floyd's death, the commitment to supporting Black-owned businesses remains more urgent than ever. As the co-founder of Bold Xchange, an online gifting platform supporting local businesses, the author is familiar with the concept of 'buying Black' as a form of protest and a way to aid in the growth of Black businesses and Black wealth. This article highlights 16 Black-owned food brands that deserve space in your kitchen, not just during Black History Month, but all year long.

Why it matters

Supporting Black-owned businesses is a way to help invigorate a group that continues to be largely shut out of opportunities for growth, sustainability, and long-term success. With Black Americans having $2 trillion in annual buying power, a collective commitment to support Black businesses has the power to create wealth, political power, and agency in a nation that has devalued Black lives and voices for too long.

The details

The author, as the co-founder of Bold Xchange, an online gifting platform supporting local businesses, is familiar with the concept of 'buying Black' as a form of protest and a way to aid in the growth of Black businesses and Black wealth. While the author acknowledges that listing all the Black businesses worth supporting would require an infinite scroll, the focus is on highlighting 16 Black-owned food brands that deserve space in your kitchen.

• In 2026, it's been six years since the nationwide reckoning with racial justice following George Floyd's death.