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35+ (More) AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support in 2023 and Beyond

We're kicking off AAPI Heritage Month with a few Foodboro Faves to support this month and all year long.

35+ (More) AAPI Food & Beverage Brands to Support in 2023 and Beyond

In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we wanted to recognize and celebrate brands – and the founders behind them – that are bringing a fresh perspective to the food & beverage industry. We've covered just about every category you could think of... sips, snacks, spreads and sauces to supplements, sweets and seasonings. Read on for a roundup of Foodboro Faves to know, love and support all year long.

Want to share your brand’s story? Join the Foodboro community!

Halmi

Founder: Hannah Bae

Products: Light sparkling beverages inspired by traditional Korean flavors.

Karma Nuts

Founder: Ganesh Nair

Products: Air-roasted cashew snacks.

Mojave Mallows

Founder: Stephanie Chan

Products: Organic marshmallows made with wholesome ingredients.

Narra

Founders: Victoria & Miggy Reyes

Products: Asian-Inspired Plant-Based Oat Milk Lattes.

SANS

Founder: Kevin Kreider

Products: First Asian-themed, alcohol alternative and mixer, health beverage infused with adaptogens.

Coconut Whisk

Founders: Bella Nhi Lam & Myles Olson

Products: Gluten-free & vegan baking mixes made using coconut sugar.

'Okina Kitchen

Founder: Kristin Eldredge

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, small-batch baking mixes.

Neuro

Founders: Ryan Chen & Kent Yoshimura

Products: Nootropic gum and mints.

Sourcery

Founders: Bhavna Kolakaluri

Products: Farm-fresh spices for the most flavorful experience.

Dicky’s Dumps

Founders: Pearl Lam and Dickson Li

Products: Chinese handmade frozen dumplings.

Sach Foods

Founders: Jasleen and Tarush Agarwal

Products: America's Original Organic, Artisanal & Flavored Paneer. Highly recommended by Bon Appetit!

Nufs

Founders: Jess & Kristine Tran

Products: Natural snacks made from real food ingredients with NO supplements or additives.

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Kanira

Founder: Vishal Ramakrishnan

Products: Nutritious breakfast biscuits made with planet friendly ancient grains.

Peepal People

Founder: Alyzeh Rizvi & Ahmer Zaidi

Products: Flavor-forward hot sauces inspired by South Asian flavors.

Ruani

Founder: Anirudh Mamtora

Products: Adaptogenic brownies.

Power Up Foods

Founder: Ilene Chen

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, caffeinated snacks.

Ting's Chips

Founder: Tiffany Wang

Products: Jackfruit chips made with only two ingredients.

Madhu Chocolate

Founder: Harshit Gupta

Products: Hand crafted chocolate mixes and spreads.

Three Trees

Founder: Jenny Eu

Products: Plant-based made with simple ingredients.

Love + Chew

Founder: Lauren Chew

Products: Plant-based superfood cookies.

Sweet Duet Chocolate

Founder: Annie Woo

Products: Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan, and Kosher certified dark chocolates.

Mylk Labs

Founder: Grace Cheng

Products: Low sugar oatmeal cups.

You You

Founder: Anthony Chen

Products: Asian cooking ingredients; Tea Seed Oil is their first product.

Paro Foods

Founder: Umaimah Sharwani

Products: South Asian comfort foods ready in 30 minutes.

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Fair & Square

Founder: Alexander Duong

Products: Gluten free, gut-friendly crackers.

Recoup Wellness

Founders: Siwat Siengsanaoh & Susan Buckwalter

Products: Wellness drinks that promotes muscle recovery, digestive health and immunity.

Kola Goodies

Founder: Sajani Amarasiri

Products: Vegan superfood lattes for energy, mood, immunity, stress relief & wellness.

Wynn’s Kitchen

Founder: Wynn Austin

Products: Asian condiments made with simple, all-natural ingredients.

nutpods

Founder: Madeline Haydon

Products: Plant-based, dairy-free coffee "companions" - Foodboro pick: Toasted Marshmallow

wildwonder

Founder: Rosa Li

Products: Sparkling prebiotic + probiotic beverage for gut health.

Crushed Tonic

Founder: Sally Olivia Kim

Products: Marine collagen supplements.

Growee Foods

Founder: Aman Blana

Products: Plant-packed savory spreads.

PUR Spices

Founder: Sonya Patel

Products: Globally-inspired specialty sauces and spice blends.

artizn

Founder: Frederic Naayem

Products: Smooth-tasting and non-effervescent tonics made with vinegar and natural ingredients.

AshaPops

Founders: Asha & Jai Farswani

Products: Puffed water lily seed snacks.

Moment

Founders: Aisha Chottani & Faheem Kajee

Products: Natural botanical beverages with no added caffeine or sugar.

We want to work with you! Become a Foodboro VIP today :)

In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we wanted to recognize and celebrate brands – and the founders behind them – that are bringing a fresh perspective to the food & beverage industry. We've covered just about every category you could think of... sips, snacks, spreads and sauces to supplements, sweets and seasonings. Read on for a roundup of Foodboro Faves to know, love and support all year long.

Want to share your brand’s story? Join the Foodboro community!

Halmi

Founder: Hannah Bae

Products: Light sparkling beverages inspired by traditional Korean flavors.

Karma Nuts

Founder: Ganesh Nair

Products: Air-roasted cashew snacks.

Mojave Mallows

Founder: Stephanie Chan

Products: Organic marshmallows made with wholesome ingredients.

Narra

Founders: Victoria & Miggy Reyes

Products: Asian-Inspired Plant-Based Oat Milk Lattes.

SANS

Founder: Kevin Kreider

Products: First Asian-themed, alcohol alternative and mixer, health beverage infused with adaptogens.

Coconut Whisk

Founders: Bella Nhi Lam & Myles Olson

Products: Gluten-free & vegan baking mixes made using coconut sugar.

'Okina Kitchen

Founder: Kristin Eldredge

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, small-batch baking mixes.

Neuro

Founders: Ryan Chen & Kent Yoshimura

Products: Nootropic gum and mints.

Sourcery

Founders: Bhavna Kolakaluri

Products: Farm-fresh spices for the most flavorful experience.

Dicky’s Dumps

Founders: Pearl Lam and Dickson Li

Products: Chinese handmade frozen dumplings.

Sach Foods

Founders: Jasleen and Tarush Agarwal

Products: America's Original Organic, Artisanal & Flavored Paneer. Highly recommended by Bon Appetit!

Nufs

Founders: Jess & Kristine Tran

Products: Natural snacks made from real food ingredients with NO supplements or additives.

Collaborate with Foodboro & grow your CPG brand's reach. Become a VIP today!

Kanira

Founder: Vishal Ramakrishnan

Products: Nutritious breakfast biscuits made with planet friendly ancient grains.

Peepal People

Founder: Alyzeh Rizvi & Ahmer Zaidi

Products: Flavor-forward hot sauces inspired by South Asian flavors.

Ruani

Founder: Anirudh Mamtora

Products: Adaptogenic brownies.

Power Up Foods

Founder: Ilene Chen

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, caffeinated snacks.

Ting's Chips

Founder: Tiffany Wang

Products: Jackfruit chips made with only two ingredients.

Madhu Chocolate

Founder: Harshit Gupta

Products: Hand crafted chocolate mixes and spreads.

Three Trees

Founder: Jenny Eu

Products: Plant-based made with simple ingredients.

Love + Chew

Founder: Lauren Chew

Products: Plant-based superfood cookies.

Sweet Duet Chocolate

Founder: Annie Woo

Products: Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan, and Kosher certified dark chocolates.

Mylk Labs

Founder: Grace Cheng

Products: Low sugar oatmeal cups.

You You

Founder: Anthony Chen

Products: Asian cooking ingredients; Tea Seed Oil is their first product.

Paro Foods

Founder: Umaimah Sharwani

Products: South Asian comfort foods ready in 30 minutes.

Subscribe to the Foodboro Newsletter for all the top food & beverage news!

Fair & Square

Founder: Alexander Duong

Products: Gluten free, gut-friendly crackers.

Recoup Wellness

Founders: Siwat Siengsanaoh & Susan Buckwalter

Products: Wellness drinks that promotes muscle recovery, digestive health and immunity.

Kola Goodies

Founder: Sajani Amarasiri

Products: Vegan superfood lattes for energy, mood, immunity, stress relief & wellness.

Wynn’s Kitchen

Founder: Wynn Austin

Products: Asian condiments made with simple, all-natural ingredients.

nutpods

Founder: Madeline Haydon

Products: Plant-based, dairy-free coffee "companions" - Foodboro pick: Toasted Marshmallow

wildwonder

Founder: Rosa Li

Products: Sparkling prebiotic + probiotic beverage for gut health.

Crushed Tonic

Founder: Sally Olivia Kim

Products: Marine collagen supplements.

Growee Foods

Founder: Aman Blana

Products: Plant-packed savory spreads.

PUR Spices

Founder: Sonya Patel

Products: Globally-inspired specialty sauces and spice blends.

artizn

Founder: Frederic Naayem

Products: Smooth-tasting and non-effervescent tonics made with vinegar and natural ingredients.

AshaPops

Founders: Asha & Jai Farswani

Products: Puffed water lily seed snacks.

Moment

Founders: Aisha Chottani & Faheem Kajee

Products: Natural botanical beverages with no added caffeine or sugar.

We want to work with you! Become a Foodboro VIP today :)

In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we wanted to recognize and celebrate brands – and the founders behind them – that are bringing a fresh perspective to the food & beverage industry. We've covered just about every category you could think of... sips, snacks, spreads and sauces to supplements, sweets and seasonings. Read on for a roundup of Foodboro Faves to know, love and support all year long.

Want to share your brand’s story? Join the Foodboro community!

Halmi

Founder: Hannah Bae

Products: Light sparkling beverages inspired by traditional Korean flavors.

Karma Nuts

Founder: Ganesh Nair

Products: Air-roasted cashew snacks.

Mojave Mallows

Founder: Stephanie Chan

Products: Organic marshmallows made with wholesome ingredients.

Narra

Founders: Victoria & Miggy Reyes

Products: Asian-Inspired Plant-Based Oat Milk Lattes.

SANS

Founder: Kevin Kreider

Products: First Asian-themed, alcohol alternative and mixer, health beverage infused with adaptogens.

Coconut Whisk

Founders: Bella Nhi Lam & Myles Olson

Products: Gluten-free & vegan baking mixes made using coconut sugar.

'Okina Kitchen

Founder: Kristin Eldredge

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, small-batch baking mixes.

Neuro

Founders: Ryan Chen & Kent Yoshimura

Products: Nootropic gum and mints.

Sourcery

Founders: Bhavna Kolakaluri

Products: Farm-fresh spices for the most flavorful experience.

Dicky’s Dumps

Founders: Pearl Lam and Dickson Li

Products: Chinese handmade frozen dumplings.

Sach Foods

Founders: Jasleen and Tarush Agarwal

Products: America's Original Organic, Artisanal & Flavored Paneer. Highly recommended by Bon Appetit!

Nufs

Founders: Jess & Kristine Tran

Products: Natural snacks made from real food ingredients with NO supplements or additives.

Collaborate with Foodboro & grow your CPG brand's reach. Become a VIP today!

Kanira

Founder: Vishal Ramakrishnan

Products: Nutritious breakfast biscuits made with planet friendly ancient grains.

Peepal People

Founder: Alyzeh Rizvi & Ahmer Zaidi

Products: Flavor-forward hot sauces inspired by South Asian flavors.

Ruani

Founder: Anirudh Mamtora

Products: Adaptogenic brownies.

Power Up Foods

Founder: Ilene Chen

Products: Vegan, gluten-free, caffeinated snacks.

Ting's Chips

Founder: Tiffany Wang

Products: Jackfruit chips made with only two ingredients.

Madhu Chocolate

Founder: Harshit Gupta

Products: Hand crafted chocolate mixes and spreads.

Three Trees

Founder: Jenny Eu

Products: Plant-based made with simple ingredients.

Love + Chew

Founder: Lauren Chew

Products: Plant-based superfood cookies.

Sweet Duet Chocolate

Founder: Annie Woo

Products: Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan, and Kosher certified dark chocolates.

Mylk Labs

Founder: Grace Cheng

Products: Low sugar oatmeal cups.

You You

Founder: Anthony Chen

Products: Asian cooking ingredients; Tea Seed Oil is their first product.

Paro Foods

Founder: Umaimah Sharwani

Products: South Asian comfort foods ready in 30 minutes.

Subscribe to the Foodboro Newsletter for all the top food & beverage news!

Fair & Square

Founder: Alexander Duong

Products: Gluten free, gut-friendly crackers.

Recoup Wellness

Founders: Siwat Siengsanaoh & Susan Buckwalter

Products: Wellness drinks that promotes muscle recovery, digestive health and immunity.

Kola Goodies

Founder: Sajani Amarasiri

Products: Vegan superfood lattes for energy, mood, immunity, stress relief & wellness.

Wynn’s Kitchen

Founder: Wynn Austin

Products: Asian condiments made with simple, all-natural ingredients.

nutpods

Founder: Madeline Haydon

Products: Plant-based, dairy-free coffee "companions" - Foodboro pick: Toasted Marshmallow

wildwonder

Founder: Rosa Li

Products: Sparkling prebiotic + probiotic beverage for gut health.

Crushed Tonic

Founder: Sally Olivia Kim

Products: Marine collagen supplements.

Growee Foods

Founder: Aman Blana

Products: Plant-packed savory spreads.

PUR Spices

Founder: Sonya Patel

Products: Globally-inspired specialty sauces and spice blends.

artizn

Founder: Frederic Naayem

Products: Smooth-tasting and non-effervescent tonics made with vinegar and natural ingredients.

AshaPops

Founders: Asha & Jai Farswani

Products: Puffed water lily seed snacks.

Moment

Founders: Aisha Chottani & Faheem Kajee

Products: Natural botanical beverages with no added caffeine or sugar.

We want to work with you! Become a Foodboro VIP today :)

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