9 Woman-Owned Brands To Try This Month
February is Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate than to support these incredible female founders building thoughtful and impactful brands? We think they’re fabulous (and some of them also delicious)! Check out our list of 9 woman-owned brands to try this month.
Birdie’s Pimento Cheese
Robin Allen, founder of Birdie’s Pimento Cheese, grew up eating pimento cheese, which is a much-beloved staple in the South! This inspired Robin (AKA ‘Birdie”) to create her version– which she says is a ‘curious twist on tradition’ for others (not just Southerners!) to enjoy. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Birdie’s Pimento Cheese is a premium cheese spread made in Southern Virginia. It is handmade in small batches using rich and tangy cheddar cheese combined with delectable flavors. This versatile ingredient can enhance the taste of your favorite dishes and take them to the next level. You can use it to make sandwiches and mac and cheese or spread it on hamburgers, hot dogs, bagels, nachos, and more. It’s also perfect for mixing with noodles (add some chicken or shrimp!) to create a quick and delicious meal that will satisfy your comfort food cravings. You can even use it as a dip with celery sticks, crackers, and pretzels or straight out of the fridge. Try adding it to your charcuterie board and crudités for a curious twist. Birdie’s Pimento Cheese is made with whole ingredients and spices. Using hand-shredded cheese, Birdie’s ensures the highest quality for their customers. It comes in a variety of flavors like Cream Cheese + Black Pepper, Classic, Garlic Parmesan, Jalapeño, Smoked Gouda + Roasted Red Pepper, and seasonal varieties. Gluten-free.
Spirited Brands – Sokē and Soula
Melanie Nelson, who is the President and Co-founder of Spirited Brands, has recently introduced two new canned cocktails: Sokē and Soula. These handcrafted cocktails are made with all-natural ingredients and are infused with authentic flavors from Mexican and Asian cultures. They are also low-ABV and low-calorie, making them a perfect choice for those who are looking for better-for-you drink options. The best part is that they are ready to imbibe!
Sokē is a premium canned sake soda cocktail, offering a contemporary take on Japan’s legacy beverage. It is crafted with premium Junmai sake, infused with carefully curated, all-natural fruit flavors and perfectly balanced bubbles. It’s low-calorie, low-alcohol, and crushable. Flavors include White Peach, Lychee, Cherry Blossom, and Yuzu Ginger, boasting a 5% ABV and only 140 calories per can. All natural, handcrafted, clean ingredients, Sulfate-free, GMO-free, Vegan, and Gluten-free.
Meanwhile, Soula is a Mexican-inspired margarita crafted with premium Mexican agave azul wine from Jalisco, Mexico, and infused with all-natural, authentic flavors. Handcrafted and ready-to-drink. Options include Mango Citrus, Lime, Paloma, and Pineapple Chili, with a 5% ABV and only 140 calories per can. Soula provides a guilt-free indulgence—all-natural, sulfite-free, GMO-free, vegan, gluten-free, and handmade with premium agave.
Fudgy Pops
Don’t call it a comeback! Fudgy Pops’ scrumptiously rich, chewy, and delicious fudge pops will remind you of your childhood, but better! These vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, ethically sourced treats contain less than 10 ingredients and are only 90 calories per pop! Deborah Gorman and Nicole Cardone were inspired to make creative products that are healthier, more delicious and sustainable more than a decade ago. The pops are available in four yummy flavors, Fudgin’ Fudge, Fudgin’ Berry, Fudgin’ Minty and, brand-new, Fudgin’ Orange.
Crumps Naturals
Crumps Naturals are yummy, small-batch treats for your four-legged friend. Margot Crump is a lifelong dog lover, and she was frustrated by the lack of single-ingredient dog treats on the market, so in 2006 she launched Crumps’ Naturals from her family’s garage. Crumps Naturals’ treats contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, and they use single or limited ingredients in their family-owned and operated facility. The treats are available in flavors like sweet potato, chicken, lamb and duck and are available in small training bite sizes (perfectly portioned for any size dog), Naughty Nibbles and dental chews. Crumps Naturals uses 100% recyclable packaging.
Vision Bee Cups
These beautifully crafted porcelain flower-shaped cups are an attractive and important addition to any garden. Bee Cups hold just enough water for these thirsty pollinators to hydrate themselves (but not enough water to house mosquitoes!). Created by eco-artist, Jen Rose, Vision Bee Cups also feature an Ultraviolet ceramic glaze she invented that mimics the way flowers attract bees and can only be seen by bees’ unique ultraviolet vision.
Vision Bee Cups are a unique and sustainable gift idea combining delicate handmade art and fascinating science into a solution to combat the decline of native bees and honey bees. The company commits to using zero plastic in its packaging and production, recycles all the unusable bee cups, and strives to be zero waste. It’s Made in the USA with locally sourced materials.
Eat2Explore
Rowena Scherer founded eat2explore to teach her kids and children around the world about different cuisines and countries while having fun. Rowena is a busy working mom in New York City who grew up cooking with her family in Malaysia. As her kids were growing up, she forgot the joy of taking a break and cooking with her family. She created eat2explore for families and friends to have an opportunity to create lasting memories at home. eat2explore’s cooking boxes bring foods from different countries (23 countries/regions like Italy, Japan, Greece, etc.) straight to your kitchen table. The boxes may be purchased one box at a time, or through a monthly subscription. eat2explore provides three easy-to-follow recipes and a shopping list to purchase proteins and vegetables of your choice, as well as including hard-to-find spices and sauces.
Beyond Cushions
This home lifestyle brand is about so much more than gorgeous pillows! Beyond Cushions Corporation was launched in August 2013 to market high-end furnishing accessories and home accents. Check out their signature designs that depict famous skylines and other recognizable landmarks unique to some of the major cities around the world – New York, Chicago, London, Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta and Washington DC are some of our most popular themes. These beautifully embroidered pillows are a source of pride in homes across the world.
Seraphim Social Beverage
Stephanie Bricken created Seraphim Social Beverage because she was tired of experiencing the negative effects of wine. Seraphim Social Beverage is a non-alcoholic, non-sparkling botanical blend that drinks like a red. It is made with healthy, all-natural ingredients that are good for the body and mind, including organic and wild berries, healing herbs, and botanicals. The blends are available in two exceptional varieties: Pure Blend Cacao, with velvety-smooth dark chocolate flavors, and Pure Blend Cassia, which captures the essence of tart berries with a hint of cinnamon and spice. Each blend has only 60 calories per serving and contains no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. It is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Made in the USA, Seraphim Social Beverage’s bottles are 750 ML and locally sourced. It’s crafted with mostly organic ingredients for a sustainable earth.
Ronda’s Fine Foods
Ronda’s Fine Foods, a leading gourmet food brand co-founded by Ronda Brittian, provides consumers with a unique flavor experience and flair that simply cannot be found with traditional products. The brand’s latest creation is Muhammara, an exquisite dip/ sauce/ spread with roots in Aleppo, Syria. This velvety blend is a journey into the rich history and exotic flavors that were once reserved for the wealthiest citizens and royalty. It blends pomegranate, walnuts, roasted red peppers, Aleppo peppers, sumac, and pure olive oil, creating a symphony of taste. Its balance of smoky sweetness and nutty undertones sets it apart.
Also available by Ronda’s Fine Foods is its timeless award-winning Romesco, a delicious, piquant dip/sauce/spread made from California Almonds, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, and Pure Olive Oil, flavorfully seasoned with tasty spices. A staple of Northern Spain for centuries, Romesco is a versatile condiment and complements a variety of cuisines. Both Romesco and Muhammara are perfect for charcuterie, mezze, appetizers, or prepared meals. Vegan and gluten-free and made in small batches in the USA by Ronda’s Fine Foods, a woman-owned Latinx brand.