Founded by Sonia Amo-Akonnor and her children, Akua and Kofi, Okumkom Beverage Co. makes naturally sweet juices rooted in the family’s Ghanaian heritage. The Laurel, Maryland company draws on recipes and food wisdom passed down from Sonia’s grandmother, Maame Afrah, using simple ingredients with no added sugars or artificial dyes. Its bottles are meant to carry the flavors and traditions of Ghana into everyday refreshment.
DeJaFrut All Natural SorbetFounded in 2013 by twin sisters Marie and Maria Wilson, DeJaFrut makes small-batch, all-natural Jamaican sorbet from fruit purchased from island farmers. The family-owned Montego Bay business began as the Wilsons’ answer to Jamaica’s lack of a fruit-based frozen dessert and now reaches more than 100 retail outlets, alongside a line of spirit-infused sorbet cocktails. DeJaFrut is dairy-free and made without artificial dyes or preservatives, and carries Made in Jamaica certification.BROOKLYN, NY
CK Natural Fruit JuiceFounded in 2021 by agricultural entrepreneur Melissa Baideme, CK Natural Fruit Juice is a woman-owned, family-run manufacturer rooted in Western New York’s Lake Erie Grape Belt. The company works with more than 70 local family farms to turn regional fruit into natural juice concentrates for food and beverage businesses, with Concord grape concentrate among its best-known products.WESTFIELD, NY
Vink & Beri LLCFrom its Pennsylvania headquarters, Vink & Beri LLC manufactures and distributes the BARE NATURE line of vitamin-enriched iced teas and unusual 100% juice blends. The company’s distinctive recipes include Juice Storm, a citrus blend designed to deliver its flavors in sequence, and Apple Pineapple Coconut, a tropical-style juice with a pina-colada character. Vink & Beri says its products are made in U.S. FDA-approved facilities, with an emphasis on natural ingredients, research and environmentally responsible production.MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA
Juice From the RAW®What began as Ouri Galili’s small Brooklyn fruit stand in 1976 is now a three-generation family business making cold-pressed juices and juice cleanses for everyday prices. Juice From the RAW® remains operated by the Galili family across three locations, with a national online presence and juices that are frozen after pressing for delivery. Its products are made in the USA and produced under HACCP accreditation, with the range largely vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and free of artificial flavors.BROOKLYN, NY