buyers' picks
"FreshDirect is proud to collaborate with dynamic
and innovative women and diverse leaders, from
experts on our own teams to the farmers, creators, and
entrepreneurs behind many of our offerings. FreshDirect
recognizes the importance of celebrating these food
industry professionals who are crafting, innovating,
and paving the way for a more equitable food system."
– Scott Crawford, chief merchandising officer, FreshDirect
Kate Harper, Hive
Online Marketplace
• A Dozen Cousins
Creole Red Beans
• Mustache Munchies
Cheddarish Crackers
• Partake Cookies, Soft
Baked and Crunchy
• Pipcorn Cheddar Cheese Balls
• Quinn Maple Almond Butter
Filled Pretzel Nuggets
Alita Kelly, South East Market,
Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Brooklyn Tea Well-kanda Tea
• Iya Foods Cassava Waffle and Pancake Mix
• Luxe Artisan Preserves Trio Set
• Malamiah Juice Bar Bottled Juice
• Partake Crunchy Ginger Snap Cookies
Scott Crawford, FreshDirect
• Adirondack Creamery Syrian
Date & Walnut Ice Cream
• Gina's Pasticceria Key Lime Pie
• Nafis African Peanut Sauce
• Seemore Meats & Veggies
Chicken Parm Sausage
• Zach & Zoë Wildflower Honey
"Supporting diverse food
brands means supporting
and acknowledging the rich
contributions that people of
color bring to our foodscape.
Representation is so important
for us all to come along on as
we move toward a food culture
that is equitable and sustainable.
Both are required for the future
so many of us ache to see, for
our Earth and for humanity."
—Alita Kelly, South East Market
DIVERSE FOOD BRANDS
COMPILED BY ARIELLE FEGER
Consumers continue to be conscious about the
brands they support, and increasingly seek out
sustainable and ethical companies, as well as
those representing diverse ownership. In fact,
values-based buying was named one of SFA's
top trends of 2021 by the SFA Trendspotters
Panel. Specialty Food asked retailers for
their picks of popular products from women-,
veteran-, and/or BIPOC-owned businesses.
PHOTO: QUINN SNACKS
PHOTO:
IYA FOODS
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