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

Black-Owned Businesses

For Ken Benjamin of Lignum Honey, the sweet combination of customer engagement and online payments have propelled his business into unprecedented success.

a collage of Kenyan women on a coffee farm and Kahawa1893 products

How Kahawa1893 is Leading the Coffee Revolution, One Brew at a Time

Black-Owned Businesses | East African

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.

a Black girl sitting at a table and holding a camera up high to take a picture of food on a plate

Yes, You Still Need to Hire Black Creators

Black-Owned Businesses

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.

an assortment of bowls with food including rice and stew, dumplings, green bananas, and a red broth on a grey wooden table

Eat Black All Week Long with ByBlacks’ Restaurant Week

Black-Owned Businesses

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!

A hollowed pineapple filled with fried rice and seasoned shrimp from Dacyion Reid

Why Dacyion Reid Hasn’t Let the Pandemic Scare Her

Black-Owned Businesses

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.