March is an important month where we celebrate the success and honor the hard work of women’s achievements. Women’s History Month is a great opportunity to focus on important female figures who have fought their way to get their name heard and raise awareness for future female leaders. In the food industry, well-known figures such as Martha Stewart and Ina Garten solidified their status in the food scene and showcased the importance of the culinary arts, but it’s also important to shed light on other women-owned businesses who may not receive the same attention. These women-owned food businesses all have something special for consumers, from snacks to coffee to ready-made meals. If you’re looking to support women-owned food businesses this month (and all year long), here are 18 new picks to try out. And, you may be able to find your new favorite snack.
Balkan Bites
In the mood for some comfort food? Dive into some delicious burek pies made courtesy by Ariana Tolka and her aunt Alida Malushi. Balkan Bites is a small business that is inspired by the geographic area called the Balkans, which is located in southeastern Europe. It also pays tribute to Tolka and Malushi’s Balkan roots. Burek pies are pastries made with filo dough and fillings of meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes of choice. Their burek pies come in flavors such as beef and onion and cheese, and they also started offering a line of mini phyllo pies, which can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a midday snack.
Golde
If perfecting your matcha recipe is on your 2025 bingo card, then Golde is for you. Proudly founded by entrepreneur Trinity Mouzon Wofford, she wanted to incorporate superfood ingredients into her matcha blend that would be more healthy than a coffee-shop matcha latte. This vegan-friendly brand is dedicated to its mission of “superfood self care,” which can be implemented in your morning routine or afternoon hot girl walks. Along with its matcha collection, Golde also offers a line of latte blends and collagen boost.
Partake Foods
For the gluten-free girlies out there, Partake Foods will become a staple snack in your desk drawer. Partake came about when founder Densie Woodard’s daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, and since it was hard to find snacks that were food allergy-friendly, Woodard decided to take matters into her own hands. With a lineup of wonderful goodies such as cookies and vanilla wafers, you can easily enjoy these snacks without the worry of ruining your stomach (IYKYK).
Fusion Jerky
Jerky tends to get the short end of the stick when it comes to traditional snacks. However, that may change thanks to Fusion Jerky, which is owned by KaiYen Mai. Inspired by her Asian heritage and upbringing, Mai infused the flavors that she grew up loving into her jerky business. Some amazing flavors that you can devour in are original beef, chipotle lime, and Japanese BBQ. If you want a little bit of heat, try the garlic jalapeño and sweet heat flavors.
Swoon
Tired of the same-old sugary sodas? Swap it out with Swoon’s zero sugar beverages. Its founders Jen Ross and Cristina Ros Blankfein created Swoon based on their mission to create naturally sweet drinks without the added artificial preservatives and flavorings. The company sells a variety of lemonade and iced tea, with flavors ranging from ginger lemonade to peach iced tea. If you’re trying Swoon for the first time, make sure to get their new green tea flavor.
Wundereggs
With the current issue of egg shortages, it seems impossible to go to the store to purchase a cartoon of eggs. If you’re wanting to dodge the headache and opt for an egg alternative, consider Wundereggs. Made by Hema Reddy’s company Crafty Counter, Wundereggs follows Reddy’s mission of providing veggie and protein-filled choices. Wundereggs are 100% plant based, and these veggie “eggs” can serve as a great addition to your salads, avocado toasts, and eating solo.
Sweet Nothings
After a long hard day at school or work, sometimes you want a sweet little treat, something that founder Beth Porter, who wanted to feed her family healthy snacks, understands. Acai bowls and nut butter bites are among the food that Sweet Nothings offers, with choices like the berry acai bowl and the chocolate and peanut butter bites. For a cool treat, indulge in one of their dessert pops, with flavors like peanut butter and jelly or banana chocolate peanut butter.
Paro
Cooking dinner every night can be monotonous, but Paro is here to broaden your horizons. Inspired by founder Umaimah Sharwani’s Pakistani background, she created Paro as a way to pay tribute to her mother’s homemade dishes and to bring light to South Asian food cuisine. Paro’s current products include boxed Masoor Daal and Kitchari, as well as Tarka oil.
Masoor Daal soup translates to lentil soup, which consists of red lentils, tomatoes, vegetable stock, and spices. Kitchari is a dish of rice, lentils, beans, and spices. Lastly, Tarka Oil is Paro’s specialized chili oil that consists of spices, ghee and grapeseed oil. If you’re wanting to dive into some comfort South Asian food, the Paro bundle ($45) is the perfect way to start.
Stellar Snacks
Created by a mom-daughter duo, Stellar Snacks is the ultimate pretzel snack experience for those who are big fans of the salty snack. Not only is it non-GMO, but it is also vegan, making it the ideal snack for all diets. Some tasty flavors include French Dijon, Maui Monk, and Bold & Herby.
Kahawa 1893
“Kahawa” means “coffee” in Swahili, and founder Margaret Nyamumbo stayed true to her African upbringing in her coffee company. Originally creating Kahawa 1893 as a way to support women coffee farmers in Africa, Nyamumbo’s company became the first Black woman-owned coffee company in the United States to be nationally distributed. The Serengeti Blend is the company’s best seller, which has notes of chocolate and molasses. Other products to create your morning coffee with are the Safari Blend, the 1893 espresso, and the African Spice coffee blend.
Capital City Co.
If you have never heard of Mambo sauce, it’s probably because you haven’t visited the Washington D.C. area. The chicken wing condiment was founded by Arsha Jones, alongside her late husband Charles Jones. Jones wanted to provide the people of D.C. a taste of the food that she had growing up, which would later bring the presence of Mambo Sauce. The sauce comes in two flavors: mild and sweet hot.
Blondery
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further, because Blondery has a scrumptious collection that you can’t turn down. Owned by professional pastry chef Auzerais Bellamy, the company was created out of Bellamy’s efforts to contribute to the NYC food community. Blondery’s classic variety box ($25) includes four blondies: Brooklyn blackout, cinnamon sugar, pecan and salted caramel, and a rotation seasonal flavor. Other products include the OG 11 Layer Cake and the Celebration Variety Box.
Oat Haus
Oat Haus came about when founder Ali Bonar fought her battle with eating disorders, and she wanted to create a brand that would make food both enjoyable and fun. After using her social media following to test out her brand, it garnered attention from many consumers and is now available nationwide at many grocery retailers. With a focus on oat-based granola butter, it has flavors such as birthday cake, cinnamon roll, and vanilla. The company also sells granola, with its flavors being brownie batter, cookie dough, and cookies & cream.
Phreshly
Up your cocktail game with Phreshly’s ready-to-drink beverages. The company was founded by Tai Applewhite and Ama Marfo based on a series of tweets from HBO’s Insecure that went viral in reference to cocktails. The cocktail company features all natural ingredients in each can, and to save yourself time on making concoctions, it’s already prepared for you. Although the company only sells two flavors (Bay Lemonade and G’iddem), its deliciousness is good enough to bye-bye to your boring cocktail.
Fly By Jing
This Chinese-inspired company is one that will catch the hearts of spicy food lovers. Founder Jing Gao grew up in the Sichuan province of China and wanted to embrace her heritage by incorporating flavors into Fly’s products as a way to exhibit her culture. Fly’s signature sauces include Sichuan chili crisp, sweet and spicy zhong, and the xtra spicy chili crisp. If you can take the heat, put a spoonful of Fly’s sauce on your ramen, salads, and meat.
Dream Tea NYC
You can never go wrong with a cup of tea, and Dream Tea NYC is here to prove it. Founder Anney Norton created her tea company as a way to broadcast self care, thanks to its specialized custom tea blends, including the classic chai, green tea, and black tea. If you’re wanting to unwind at the end of the day (because who wouldn’t), sip on some soothing tea from Norton’s company.
Mason Dixie Foods
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to a hectic day ahead, you may forget about eating breakfast. Founder Ayesha Abuelhiga knows this all too well, and even more so, she wanted her consumers to know that fast food breakfast isn’t all that it’s cut out to be. Because of this, she believes in natural and organic ingredients, which are more beneficial than your typical McDonald’s Egg McMuffin (sorry not sorry). Some well-known breakfast foods that Mason Dixie offers include the chicken and waffle sandwich, buttermilk biscuits, and maple waffles.
Maeve Chocolate
After more than 30 years as a beloved name in ethical chocolate, Seattle Chocolate (under the guidance of Seattle Chocolate Owner and CEO Jean Thompson and her daughter Ellie, who is Seattle Chocolate’s Brand Manager) is embracing an exciting transformation into Maeve Chocolate – a bold, joyful brand that embodies imagination, flavor, and impact. While the name is new, Maeve remains deeply committed to its core mission: empowering women, supporting cocoa farmers, and crafting deliciously fun chocolate with flavors like Magical Mint and Pike Place Espresso.