Black-Owned Businesses & Black Creators We Love
Feb 16th 2022
Here at Sunfood, we recognize the contributions and achievements of Black Americans cannot be overstated. This Black History Month—and every month of the year—we’re celebrating a few of our favorite Black-owned brands and Black creators. From local restaurants to recipe creators to yoga teachers to pregnancy health care, we can’t get enough of what these brands and folks have to offer. If you're looking for more Black companies and creators to uplift, here are just a few we love.
Brands
Rollin Roots
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This place is a gluten-free vegan oasis in the heart of San Diego,
CA. From sandwiches and fried pickles to mouthwatering loaded fries and crispy
potato flautas, the flavors of Rollin Roots will make your taste buds sing.
Owner Avonte is truly a beacon of light in the local community. Even as a small
business who has faced hardships of his own the past two years, Avonte
occasionally offers pay-what-you-can to his Rollin Roots customers. His
inspiring generosity and perseverance is obvious to anyone who meets him or
enjoys his delicious food.
Head over to @rollinroots on Instagram to find out where and when you can roll up for a comforting meal. |
Jakera & Co
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Do you ever hear an idea so good that you wish you came up with
it? That’s how we feel about Jakera & Co’s out-of-this-world oat butter.
With flavors like Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Maple Walnut, these oat butters will
elevate a boring piece of bread to a 5 star breakfast with one spread of the
butter knife. They’re the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Jakera &
Co’s new artisanal collection of wholesome oat and nut spreads are plant-based
and full of real-food ingredients we love. Owner Jakera’s love and passion for
tasty food is clear with each bite.
Check out @jakeraandco on Instagram to find out where you can get your hands on one of these indulgent jars of goodness. |
MylkDog
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Here
are three reasons why we love MylkDog:
Owner Bethovan is a dedicated father, former sound engineer and music producer, and a positive force in the community. We love this quote from him: “Just like different instruments coming together to make a beautiful symphony. The ingredients of our natural vegan cheese come together to form a beautiful cheesy masterpiece.” Follow @mylkdog on Instagram for the latest on where to find these creamy plant-based cheeses of your dreams. |
Maya's Cookies
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A local legend gone nationwide! Maya’s success is serious #inspo
for all small businesses out there.
Maya’s Cookies
were already a local favorite here in San Diego before being rightfully
recognized and celebrated all around the country in 2020. There’s a reason
Maya’s Cookies is America’s # 1 Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company – the cookies
are bomb dot com! You haven’t lived until you’ve had one of their Chocolate
Chip S’mores cookies (which has a gluten-free option).
This February, check out their Black History Collection which highlights different Black icons. Follow @mayascookiessandiego on Instagram for gourmet vegan sweetness. |
Iya Foods
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From gluten-free flours and baking mixes to spices and snacks,
Iya Foods
is here to fulfill your hungry tummy needs. Not only do they provide
delicious products with African superfoods, everyday American foods, and taste
entertaining, Iya Foods is dedicated to serving the community. Their mission is
to “Share love with everyone by providing access to good food.” Iya Foods also
provides feeding, housing, education, and love to 13 amazing children at an
orphanage in Nigeria, West Africa. Founder Toyin Kolawole is a proud mother whose love can be felt by anyone who takes a bite of any of Iya Foods’ offerings. Check out @iyafoods on Instagram to #ShareTheLove. |
Misha's Kind Foods
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Founders
Chef Ian Martin and Aaron Bullock created a product so delicious that even the
one and only Lizzo is a huge fan of it! If it’s good enough for the queen
herself, you know it’s out of this world delectable. Hailing from sunny Los
Angeles, CA, Misha’s Kind Foods makes creamy and luscious plant-based cheeses
from organic cashews and almonds, blended with local fresh veggies, spices, and
herbs. Their mission is: “To serve all people by cultivating and producing the
most delicious, health-conscious dairy alternative foods across the globe.
Everything we make is Kind to your body, Kind to the Planet and Kind to your
wallet!” What’s not to love?
Follow @mishaskindfoods on Instagram to show your taste buds a little kindness. |
M.O.O.
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M.O.O. [Mom's Official Objective] founder Lydia
Simmons took reimagining motherhood wellness into her own hands after not
receiving the postpartum support she required. M.O.O. [Mom's Official
Objective] provides transparent nutritional and hormonal support products for
every stage of womanhood. “M.O.O. offers a full range of products that have
assisted thousands of women worldwide in reducing the harsh effects of
nutritional deficiency and hormonal imbalance during motherhood.” Now this is a
mission we wholeheartedly support!
Visit them on Instagram @Every.MOO or their website at www.EveryMOO.com. |
Partake Foods
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Thanks to Partake Foods, it’s no longer a headache to buy
delicious treats for your vegan and gluten-free friend who’s allergic to
everything – or for yourself, if you’re that friend… But for real, Partake
Foods makes allergy-friendly eating not only delicious, but super convenient.
They offer a variety of cookies, baking mixes, and newly-launched breakfast
mixes. Best part? They’re available at your favorite places to shop including
Target, Kroger, Sprouts, and more.
Check out @partakefoods on Instagram to get your sweet on! |
Golde
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As a fellow superfood company, you know we love quality superfoods
when we see them! Co-founder and CEO Trinity started Golde in a 1-bedroom
apartment with their partner Issey. Their branding will give you all the
#aesthetic vibes and their mission to inspire enjoyable and easy self-care with
superfoods is one we 100% stand behind.
Head over to @golde on Instagram to check out some of their bestsellers including OG Turmeric and Pure Matcha. |
Creators
Turnip Vegan
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“Check
the vibes!” If you recognize this phrase, that likely means Todd Anderson aka
Turnip Vegan has popped into your FYP. Todd is a San Diego local who makes
delicious vegan recipe videos online. He’s always trying new and exciting foods
and has a particular passion for Lion’s Mane (can you blame him?). Todd is a
bright spot on the sometimes toxic land of social media and his corner of the
internet is all good vibes and good food.
Follow @turnipvegan on Instagram and try not to smile, we dare you. |
Black Adventure Mom
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Looking for adventure inspo? Look no further. Kyana aka Black
Adventure Mom balances being a wife and mom of four kids, owning a
business, practicing self-care, and running her blog. Whether it’s hiking
together in the Colorado wilderness, vacationing at the beach, or cooking new
meals with the kids, Kyana’s family is always up to something fun!
Head over to https://blackadventuremom.com/ and follow @blackadventuremom on Instagram to keep up with all Kyana’s exciting adventures. |
Edyn Loves Life
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Edyn Nicole is a certified yoga instructor, podcaster, and
lifestyle YouTuber in Austin, TX. Her weekly vlogs are super entertaining—you
will see everything from what she eats in a day, yoga routines, plus-size
clothing hauls, sightings of the deer that frequent her backyard, and
skateboarding! Edyn is super bubbly and all about that joyful movement and
empowering others to move their bodies and do what feels right for them.
Watching just a few of her videos maaaay just influence you to buy an exercise
trampoline. Edyn’s warm personality will make you feel like you’re spending the
day with a friend.
Subscribe to Edyn on YouTube and follow her on Instagram at @edynloveslife. |
Lenox Bakery
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Bianca is a trained pastry chef and super mom from Virginia and her delicious desserts are about to blow your mind! She’s a dedicated mom who juggles work, runs her blog Lenox Bakery , her son's school and Taekwondo schedule, and quality time with her family and dog. If you’re a home baker (or aspire to be one!) looking for easy and scrumptious recipes, you must follow Lenox Bakery. Head over to @lenoxbakery on Instagram for beautiful recipes and self-love inspo. |
The Raw Girl
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Esosa E., MS,
CNS, LDN aka The Rawl Girl is a dynamic Certified Nutrition Specialist,
Behavioral Coach, and Host of the Staying Ageless podcast. She is experienced
in and passionate about inspiring others to live their healthiest lives. Her
many clients over the years have improved in a variety of areas pertaining to
wellness. Esosa has many specialties, including plant-based nutrition, beauty,
and detoxification, to name a few. Not to mention—she’s also an award-winning
producer and actress! We love to see it.
Check out www.stayingagelessuniversity.com (which offers healing programs and coaching) and follow @therawgirl on Instagram. |
