Black-Owned Businesses
A BLACK FOODIE Guide to Ottawa
At BLACK FOODIE we believe the best way to experience a new city is to explore its local food scene beyond the tourist favourites. While […]
The Sweet Sound of Success: How the Interac e-Transfer Platform is Helping Lignum Honey Soar
For Ken Benjamin of Lignum Honey, the sweet combination of customer engagement and online payments have propelled his business into unprecedented success.
How Kahawa1893 is Leading the Coffee Revolution, One Brew at a Time
Margaret Nyamumbo went from drinking coffee in college to stay awake to wondering why she wasn’t seeing her country’s roasts in the US. Now, her coffee brand Kahawa1893 is blazing a trail for other African food businesses looking to go global.
Yes, You Still Need to Hire Black Creators
Before last summer’s protests, many of BLACK FOODIE’s industry peers and would-be clients declined to partner with the company, accusing them of focusing too much on race.
Eat Black All Week Long with ByBlacks’ Restaurant Week
There’s no better way to spice up your week than with delicious food from a Black-owned restaurant. Thanks to ByBlacks, this week, it’s easier than ever to do so!
The Inspiring True Story of the Neale Ice Cream Empire
Guava-passionfruit, creamy rum raisin, and tasty pineapple-coconut are just a few of the delicious flavours blazing a trail across Canadian freezers by family-owned ice-cream company, […]
Why Dacyion Reid Hasn’t Let the Pandemic Scare Her
Running Dacy’s Gourmet Kitchen during the pandemic has meant new business and return customers thanks to the ease-of-use provided by Interac e-Transfer.
BLACK FOODIE Week – A Taste of the Diaspora
September 20-27th will mark the first annual BLACK FOODIE Week; a celebration of Black food culture in Toronto.
17 Amazing Brands that’ll Make Your Picnic Pop
Picnics are the new brunch — make yours one to remember with products and services from these incredible Black-owned businesses.
New family owned business brings Teff-Ethiopian superfood grain to market
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating Ethiopian/Eritrean food, then chances are you’ve tried Teff. Teff is a grain native to Ethiopia that is […]