SIMPLi is a woman-owned, minority-owned pantry brand that brings single-origin grains, beans, oils and spices to kitchens through direct partnerships with smallholder and Indigenous farmers. The company’s signature is regenerative sourcing: its ingredients come from farming communities across regions such as the Andes, Greece and East Africa, with many products carrying Regenerative Organic Certified® status. Co-founder Sarela Herrada’s Peruvian roots also inform SIMPLi’s focus on preserving Indigenous knowledge and connecting soil health with flavorful food.
Regenerative Organic Certified®
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Regenerative Pathway Program
Compliance program
Woman-Owned
Minority-Owned
PGI
Quality certification
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
Terranean Spices, Spreads & SnacksTerranean Spices, Spreads & Snacks makes Lebanese-American pantry foods and snacks, including twice-baked pita chips and authentic za’atar blends and spreads. Founded around Tina’s wish to share the wholesome flavors she grew up with, the company makes its products in the USA while keeping Lebanese-Syrian traditions at the center. Its small-batch za’atar spread is made with extra-virgin olive oil, and the business is certified women-owned and Non-GMO Project Verified.CLEVELAND, OH
Sweet DeliveranceChef and postpartum doula Kelly Geary created Sweet Deliverance in New York’s Hudson Valley to make small-batch granola that goes well beyond sugar and oats. The seed-forward recipes use organic ingredients wherever possible and turn unexpected savory-sweet combinations into pantry staples for any time of day. Its Sour Cherry & Pistachio Rose blend was a 2023 and 2024 Good Food Awards finalist, while the Turmeric & Super Seed flavor won a 2024 Good Food Award.
Organic NunaFounded by fourth-generation food-business veteran Jeff Lichtenstein, family-run Organic Nuna makes 100% organic deli meats and cheeses with short, straightforward recipes. The company works with certified-organic farms and keeps its products free of antibiotics, growth hormones, fillers and mystery ingredients; its deli meats were the first in the USA to receive Paleo certification. Organic Nuna also supports Native American organizations working to preserve sustainable farming traditions.