Bare Life makes organic, dairy-free hot cocoa mixes for people who want an easy treat without common allergens or refined sugar. Founded by Ali after her own search for food that fit multiple dietary needs, the Connecticut certified Woman-Owned Small Business uses simple ingredients and sustainably sourced cacao, with products made in a gluten-free, organic and kosher-certified space. Its cocoa is sold in more than 2,000 stores and online nationwide.
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Mugsy BakesFounded by Cleveland hospital colleagues Devon and Nina, Mugsy Bakes makes single-serve mug cake and cookie mixes that turn a dessert craving into a warm treat in under two minutes. The women-owned company builds its “not a baker” identity around easy, no-oven preparation, while keeping every mix gluten-free and dairy-free. Its mixes are made in a dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and peanut-free facility.CLEVELAND, OH
Cissé Cocoa CoFounded by Diana Lovett after a career in social-justice work, Cissé Cocoa Co. makes baking mixes, hot cocoa and crunchy brownie-thin snacks from USDA Organic, Fair Trade cocoa sourced through the FUNDOPO cooperative in the Dominican Republic. The company’s distinctive Super Thins began as a kitchen experiment in spreading brownies very thin, while its sourcing model is designed to support small-scale cocoa farmers and help them earn living wages.MAMARONECK, NY
Morito ChocolatesFemale-founded Morito Chocolates makes cacao-driven vegan confections by hand in Brooklyn, beginning with its signature chocolate sticks and expanding into filled mini cups. The company builds each small batch from cacao, using organic, gluten-free ingredients and a short ingredient list so the chocolate’s character stays clear. Its sourcing is rooted in the Caribbean, including a partnership with Puerto Rico’s Hacienda Jeanmarie, the island’s first registered cacao hacienda.BROOKLYN, NY
Organic Nectars, IncOrganic Nectars, Inc. is a Hudson Valley food maker producing hand-crafted, plant-based, organic and gluten-free gelato, chocolates, syrups, sweeteners and cacao products. It makes products in small batches using ingredients from fruits, nuts and seeds, including cashew-based gelato and coconut sugar-sweetened chocolate.SAUGERTIES, NY