Savour these delicious foods and drinks from Canadian black-owned businesses.

There's no better time to shop local than right now. Sip on a craft beer or freshly brewed coffee, indulge in a chocolatey spread, or take a bite out of a traditional delight from these tasty brands.

Mascot Brewery

One of the only black-owned breweries in Canada, Mascot Brewery offers an array of IPAs, sour beers, non-alcoholic options, and seltzers. The Etobicoke, Ont. brand also runs a collab series where they work with other black-owned breweries to create special edition brews. Visit one of their three locations across Toronto or call your local alcohol vendor for availability.

Shop Mascot Brewery. 

Neza Coffee

Founded by a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, Neza's beans are roasted in Rwanda and sold in B.C. (and online). A portion of the proceeds from every purchase go to the Neza Foundation, which helps support Tutsi genocide survivors. 

Shop Neza Coffee.

Mumgry 

Created by Vancouver-based Lillian Umurungi-Jung, Mumgry was founded with dietary restrictions and pregnancy needs in mind. Use their delicious nut butters—including classic peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut spread—on toast, fruit, baked goods, and more. 

Shop Mumgry.

Taltis foods 

After getting his dream offer on Dragon's Den, Taltis founder Gilles Tchianga worked to expand his flavour-packed and ready-to-use African-inspired products. The Ontario-based brand sells delicious sauce for jollof rice in varying spice levels and refreshing hibiscus drinks.

Shop Taltis. 

Kula

Kula is a plant-based brand that offers prepped meals and delicious sauces loaded with African flavours. You can find these B.C.-based products in grocers across Canada.

Shop Kula.

Lloyd's Patty Plus

These tasty patties were created by Jamaican-born Lloyd Reid over forty years ago. In addition to his Calgary restaurant, Lloyd's Patty Distro, his chicken, beef, and veggie patties are sold in stores across Alberta.

Shop Lloyd's Patty Plus.

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