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Empress Hot Sauce
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Food |
Empress Hot Sauce was founded by Jane and Denner, who left their lives in NYC to explore Taiwan, Jane's home country. They began experimenting with local fruits to create unique hot sauces, starting with a sweet and spicy Taiwanese mango hot sauce. The brand emphasizes sustainability and close relationships with local farmers, aiming to bring the best flavors of Taiwan to the world. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
empresshotsauce.com |
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Siesta Co
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Food & Beverages |
Siesta Co. is a Spanish-American brand founded by Lucia & Carlos, a wife-and-husband team based in Los Angeles, California. They aim to bring authentic Spanish flavors to the U.S., focusing on high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood and gourmet products that reflect their cultural heritage. Their products are made following centuries-old traditions, emphasizing the importance of shared meals and mindful enjoyment. |
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MidRange |
siesta-co.com |
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drinkkally
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Wine Alternatives |
Magical wine alternatives that turn evenings into memories and strangers into friends. Like wine, but not. California born & raised. Our inspiration, and the place we're grateful to call home. |
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Affordable |
drinkkally.com |
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Vân Vân
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Herbs and Spices |
Vân Vân was founded in 2023 by Thảo and Duy with the goal of bringing the flavors of Việt Nam to kitchens across the U.S. After facing personal challenges, including a serious health issue and the impact of COVID-19 on Việt Nam, they launched Vân Vân to provide high-quality, single-origin spices and herbs sourced from local Vietnamese farmers. The brand emphasizes fair pricing and supports local growers, while also donating a portion of sales to Saigon Children, a nonprofit in Hồ Chí Minh City. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
getvanvan.com |
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oaktownspiceshop
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Spices and Seasonings |
by Food & Wine Magazine, Oaktown Spice Shop offers the freshest, most delicious, high-quality spices and hand-mixed spice blends in the Bay Area. Always ground fresh in-house. Step into a beautiful, colorful and aromatic world. Spices bursting with flavor and freshness. Always ground fresh in-house. Step into a beautiful, colorful and aromatic world. |
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Affordable |
oaktownspiceshop.com |
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Melati Drinks
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages |
Melati Drinks is Asia’s first luxury zero-alcohol alternative, crafted with a sophisticated blend of traditional Asian ingredients. The founder, Lorin, shares a personal journey of connecting with heritage and health through these unique beverages, which are designed to promote well-being and social connection without the effects of alcohol. |
Quality |
MidRange |
melatidrinks.com |
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Bend Sauce LLC
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bendsauce.com |
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Daybreak Seaweed
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Food Products |
Daybreak Seaweed is a 100% women-owned company on a mission to bring seaweed into the everyday kitchen. We partner with regenerative ocean farmers producing the highest quality, sustainably-grown seaweed in the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. Our vision includes regenerative farms that produce food in line with natural principles, pulling carbon from the atmosphere, and providing ecosystem services. We create nutrient-dense, delicious, and nourishing kitchen staples, driven by a commitment to sustainability and quality. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
daybreakseaweed.com |
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Canaan Fair Trade
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Food Products |
Canaan Fair Trade is dedicated to empowering Palestinian farmers and preserving their agricultural heritage. The brand works with over 1,000 artisan family farms across 43 villages, promoting fair trade practices and ecological sustainability. Canaan aims to share the rich food traditions of Palestine with the world while ensuring food security and economic prosperity for local communities. |
Sustainability |
MidRange |
canaanpalestine.com |
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KANKITSU LABO
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Food Products |
KANKITSU LABO launched with the mission to become the bridge connecting with the US by assisting the growth of community farmers and manufacturers in Japan, and introducing new flavors that have yet to be discovered by many. The debut product, Dry Candied Citrus Peels made in Ehime Prefecture, are just the beginning. |
Sustainability |
Affordable |
kankitsulabo.com |
