Kerrygold butter and cheeses are made with milk from grass-fed cows that are raised the natural way—free of growth hormones, and nurtured on small, family run Irish dairy farms. Ireland’s mild, temperate climate and abundant rainfall provides natural irrigation for the land and an ideal environment for our grass-fed herds to graze. The all-natural milk our cows produce is what makes our products so flavorful and creamy. We put the same care, quality, and craft into our all-natural cheeses as our beloved, richly flavorful, pure Irish butter.
S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is a premium sparkling mineral water that flows naturally from a thermal spring in San Pellegrino Terme, near Bergamo (Lombardia). S.Pellegrino® has a unique balance of effervescence and minerality which cleanse the palate and amplify subtle flavors, making it the perfect complement to fine food and wines. Its clean, refreshing taste has distinguished S.Pellegrino® as a preferred sparkling water by leaders of the global culinary community.
S.Pellegrino® is a proud supporter of premier culinary programs, such as The James Beard Foundation, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, The Culinary Institute of America, The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and more. For more information, visit www.sanpellegrino.com or www.finedininglovers.com.
Madame Clicquot took over the reins of her late husband’s business at just 27 years old in 1805, forever transforming the champagne industry. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and bold innovation—values that remain at the heart of Veuve Clicquot today. Committed to empowering women across industries, from entrepreneurship and winemaking to gastronomy and beyond, Veuve Clicquot celebrates trailblazing women who redefine success and challenge convention. In partnership with Cherry Bombe, we're raising a glass to the incredible women shaping the food and beverage world. Cheers to that!
Lundberg Family Farms is the leading U.S. Regenerative Organic Certified® food brand best known for its packaged rice varieties, rice sides, and rice snacks. Family-owned and founded in 1937, Lundberg’s farming practices are a force of land-restoring, habitat-preserving, community-building wonder. And if they care this much about how rice is grown, just imagine how much they care about how it tastes.
Ghirardelli Professional Products offers a wide range of premium ingredients for the foodservice and specialty coffee industry. Ghirardelli Professional Products are the perfect choice for creating exceptional desserts, mochas, milkshakes, smoothies, and hot cocoas.
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As the IRC’s official financial services partner, Chase is graciously offering guests a complimentary one-year membership to the IRC. If you are an owner or operator of an independent restaurant or bar, a supplier or partner to the industry, or a nonprofit that shares the IRC's mission, visit www.independentrestaurantcoalition.com for more information about membership.
Nonino has been distilling in Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy since 1897 and remains family-owned and -operated to this day. Famous for revolutionizing the industry by crafting the first single varietal grappa and single-handedly introducing the world to high quality grappa, today Nonino is widely known in the U.S. for Amaro Nonino, a key ingredient in the modern-day cocktail classic Paper Plane. Nonino’s storied history includes six generations of female leadership in the company, including Italy’s first female master distiller.
Founded in 2014 by Amy Rothstein, Dona is an independently-owned, tea company based in Brooklyn, NY. We equitably source all of our teas, herbs, and spices. Our products are balanced, complex, naturally sweet—never compromised by filler ingredients.
Maazah was founded by sisters Yasameen and Sheilla, inspired by the bold, vibrant flavors of their mom’s Afghan kitchen. Growing up, the Sajady sisters drizzled everything from rice, eggs, and more in their Mom’s Magic Green Sauce. That obsession sparked a bigger mission: to reimagine contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine with fresh, goes-with-anything condiments and dips.
21Seeds is the award-winning, female-founded infused tequila brand packed with flavor from the juice of real fruit. It's designed to be effortlessly mixable, making it easy to craft delicious, flavorful cocktails without extra ingredients. 21Seeds is available in three varietals: Cucumber Jalapeño, Grapefruit Hibiscus, and Valencia Orange.
California Prunes aren’t just good for gut, bone and overall health, they’re also incredibly delicious! Use them to deepen the flavor of chocolate, caramel and warm spices in holiday baking, to add natural sweetness to sauces or chili, and in main dishes. Golden State growers produce almost all of the nation’s prunes so cooking with California prunes supports our agriculture community too.
Curious Elixirs are booze-free craft cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind. As a pioneer in the non-alc space, Curious celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025, and has been named New York Times “Best Nonalcoholic Drinks” five years in a row.
Louie Louie is the award-winning THC+CBD Seltzer from New Orleans. Made with real fruit and herbs, Louie Louie comes in four unique flavors (Hibiscus Cherry, Blackberry Lemon, Satsuma, and Ginger Cucumber) that celebrate the rich culinary and cocktail culture of South Louisiana. Each 12-ounce can of Louie Louie contains 5mg THC and 5mg CBD for a balanced, sessionable high, crafted with the highest quality cannabinoids available.
Norïe is a sophisticated non-alcoholic sparkling crafted from fermented flowers, fruits, and botanicals, offering complex, layered flavors that make any moment worthy of celebration.
Since 1999, Stumptown has set the standards for exceptional coffee by establishing long-term relationships with our producer partners. For us, quality extends beyond the cup to a deep commitment and respect for our partners, each other, and the planet. When you bring it all together, you get consistently great-tasting coffee that is always clean, sweet, and balanced.
SIMPLi is a leading regenerative food brand on a mission to connect people around the world through the joy of food. Founded in 2020, SIMPLi co-founders Sarela Herrada and Matt Cohen sought to bring the best single-origin ingredients from around the world directly to you in a way that equally benefits people, producers, and the planet. Today, SIMPLi isn't just a company, it's a movement. SIMPLi partners directly with farmers to source the finest ingredients and make them accessible to consumers nationwide in stores, restaurants, and online.
The flagship imprint of Simon & Schuster publishes authors who have a purpose, a story to tell, and an unusual talent for making readers care about it. Forthcoming books include Daria Lavelle's delectable debut Aftertaste, and Catherine Dang's What Hunger.
Wims! is serving up a new kind of social—one that feels good in the moment and the next day. Introducing Pocket-Tonic, a first-of-its-kind portable cannabis drink mixer that turns any drink into an edible—a cocktail or mocktail, seltzer or soda, or even a matcha latte. Small enough to fit in your wallet, pocket or purse, Wims goes with you—to a restaurant or bar, a friend’s house for dinner, a baseball game, a concert, a night out in your tent. Just snap, squeeze, stir, and voila! You've unlocked a world filled with charm and delight.
Lavazza is a global, premium coffee brand rooted in Italian craftsmanship with over 125 years of experience. The company was founded in 1895 in Turin, Italy, by Luigi Lavazza with the family still owning the business privately today. The brand strives to deliver the experience of real coffee pleasure to every customer and has a deep passion for the arts, sports, and sustainability. Lavazza is the official coffee partner for the US Open, The Film Independent Spirit Awards, Toronto Film Festival, the James Beard Foundation, Eataly, and many Hotels and Restaurant groups.
Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service built to help you discover something new, love something you never expected and surprise yourself in the best possible way. It’s about getting creative with what you wear every single day—not just on special occasions.
Nuuly offers 1000s of styles from 100s of brands including Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Farm Rio, For Love & Lemons, and more, in sizes XS–5X, including petite, tall, and maternity.
Rent any six styles, every month, for $98. Shipping, returns, laundry, and repairs are included. Nuuly is designed to be flexible, so you can pause or cancel anytime. Learn more, browse styles + sign up at nuuly.com.
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Adventure Dinner is a woman-owned, queer friendly events and catering company out of Colchester, Vermont. Our mission is to showcase and support Vermont farms, producers and small businesses through communal dining and community events.
We are best known for our over-the-top culinary + drink experiences on farms around the state—and as of late 2024 in our brick and mortar event space The Clubhouse!
A design team with a glass factory, a store, a denim brand, and a cultural institution in Burlington, Vermont.
Introducing Ayrloom, New York's hottest cannabis line from the family that brought you Beak & Skiff and 1911 Established hard cider & spirits. Ayrloom operates from the 5th generation’s commitment to innovation, the preservation of our 1,000-acre Central New York farm, and a passion for The Plant. Ayrloom products can be found in nearly every New York State dispensary, a true testament to our deep roots in community.
From our full line of mood specific vapes and edibles, to refreshing beverages, revitalizing balms and powerful prerolls, Ayrloom's delicious and efficacious products are produced to elevate the many facets of your daily routine. We invite you to ADJUST YOUR ALTITUDE with us!
Award-winning craft confectionery maker working on the working waterfront of Rockland, Maine
Boss Molly Bourbon is the first bourbon to marry high quality craft bourbon with punchy yet elevated female branding. Aged four years in American Oak and finished with toasted brandy staves, Boss Molly boasts notes of butterscotch, citrus and vanilla, and hints of leather and spiced brandy on the finish. The result is in a wildly unique bourbon expression, immediately recognizable as a whiskey but with its own signature phrase.
Born on an Iowa family farm, the first-ever "popcorn pod" is a fun, healthy way to enjoy heirloom popcorn at home.
CHUTNI PUNCH is a versatile South Indian seasoning line that make food taste effortlessly delicious, zero cooking required. Inspired by family recipes of traditional chutney podis (or powders) that the founder grew up eating in Southern India, these seasonings make adding flavor to food a breeze, right at the table. Just sprinkle, mix or toss them. On, in, and with everything.
Unlike the widely known chutneys which are condiment sauces, chutney podis are precooked shelf-stable blends of lentils, seeds, and spices that easily add a burst of flavor and a punch of spice to anything, anytime of the day.
Deux Cranes is an artisanal chocolate and confectionery company showcasing handcrafted creations made in California by French-trained Chocolatier Michiko Marron-Kibbey. She draws on her Japanese heritage and flavors of her youth for inspiration in creating the varied lineup of sweet, and sometimes salty, creations.
Drawn Hungry is a cozy culinary card game that invites players to prepare magnificent meals for special occasions. Players show off their inner chef and compete to see who’s a certified culinary genius. Luscious illustrated dish and ingredient cards inspire endless hours of meal possibilities.
Porcelain tableware designed and manufactured for chefs since 2014. Handmade in Philadelphia.
Add a dash of adventure to your baking! A proudly woman-owned small business, Fikabröd is THE subscription box for passionate bakers. Based on our monthly theme, each creatively curated box includes full-size baking ingredients and other fun, baking-related goodies. Subscribers can bake whatever they like with our hand-selected ingredients or visit our website for loads of recipes and inspiration. We can’t wait to see what you bake!
Winemaker Rosemary Cakebread began Gallica to craft wines from her heart. After decades of winemaking at storied houses in the Napa Valley and Bordeaux she started her own label in Saint Helena, California. Initially focused on Cabernet Sauvignon she is now able to share less expected varietals from vineyards outside of the Napa Valley. The philosophy is a simple one: to craft elegant single vineyard wines farmed organically which accurately depict the site and the story of each unique vintage. Named for the apothecary rose, Gallica is an ode to the role of aromatics in wine. We are a small team devoted to memorable wines from sites we believe in.
Gustiamo is a woman-owned, independent importer of real Italian food. We represent honest Italian farmers and food makers, people who dedicate their lives to authentic Italian food. Thanks to these tomato growers, extra virgin olive oil makers, fishmongers, cow breeders, bakers, and precious food artisans, Italy is the beautiful, culturally rich, agriculturally diverse, dreamy corner of the world that we all know and love.
From our HQ in the Bronx, we ship our wonderful Italian ingredients all over the U.S. through our website and wholesale program, so chefs and non-chefs alike can stock their kitchens with the most unique and delicious gems Italy has to offer.
In 25 years of passionate work, Gustiamo has been improving the quality of Italian food in the U.S., always with a great attention to transparency, legitimacy, and paying the right price for good food.
Hope Family Wines is one of the pioneering heritage wineries that helped spark the modern winemaking era in Paso Robles. Owner & winemaker Austin Hope leads Hope Family Wines and the six brands that exemplify the world-class quality and diversity of Paso Robles: Austin Hope, Treana, Quest, Austin, Liberty School and Troublemaker. In the fall of 2022, Hope Family Wines was named “American Winery of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast’s. Most important, Hope Family Wines works with 50 partner growers and a dedicated family of employees who make it all possible. At left, is Executive Vice President Gretchen Roddick.
Since 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has empowered New Yorkers who face barriers to economic opportunities—such as women, gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color—through transformative careers in New York City’s food industry. We offer job skills training, customized job placement, food entrepreneurship programs, and an ecosystem of wraparound support, opening pathways to economic mobility for New Yorkers across the five boroughs who face barriers to employment. A growing and opportunity-rich sector, the food industry provides a desired and accessible entry point to the workforce for the communities we serve.
La Maison Tachon is a Greenpoint-based online dessert shop specializing in artisanal pastries, elegant cakes, tarts, and savory treats. It was founded in 2024 by Sarah Tachon, a French pastry chef. While primarily online, you can also enjoy our creations at Flower Cat coffee shop or during our Saturday pop-ups at Oak & Iron Bar. Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence!
KOBU's mission is to make delicious, nutritious, Asian-inspired treats convenient and prevalent. Our microwaveable mochi cake cups, ready in seconds, feature mochi's beloved soft and bouncy texture in flavors like Ube Taro, Matcha, Black Sesame, and Chocolate. Handcrafted in small batches in the U.S., we use clean, gluten-free, plant-based ingredients with no added sugar or artificial dyes. Committed to sustainability, KOBU sources ingredients responsibly and packages our treats in plastic-free, recyclable, and compostable cups. Each year, KOBU allocates a budget to support nonprofits dedicated to women, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and animal welfare.
We craft handmade sauces that capture the vibrant flavors of Oregon. Each small batch is meticulously made, ensuring the same exceptional quality from bottle to bottle. We source from local farmers who grow our garlic, onions, peppers, and even dry chilies for us. From salt and honey to seaweed and produce, we weave the bounty of the Pacific Northwest into every jar, telling the story of Oregon agriculture with each bottle.
Mary & Jane is a women-owned microdose cannabis edibles brand. Their signature melts are gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan, designed for a smooth, buildable experience—perfect for a gentle mood boost, anytime.
Mina Sahar Saffron, founded by Palwasha Raqib, is a Brooklyn-based, woman-owned spice company bringing the finest Afghan saffron and spices to kitchens across the U.S. Committed to ethical farming, sustainability, and exceptional quality, our mission is to empower Afghan women—the backbone of the saffron harvest—while redefining saffron’s role in modern cooking. By bridging Afghan farmers with international markets, we ensure their work is valued globally. Our founder was born in Afghanistan, and this is a mission that is close to her heart. Mina Sahar Saffron celebrates women empowerment—from the Afghan farmers who cultivate our saffron to the incredible women shaping today’s food world. We are proud to be part of this movement!
After 17 years in restaurants, Chef Margaret Restivo turned the unprecedented closures of the Covid-19 pandemic into an opportunity—founding Ms Margaret Maker, a Denver-based caramel confectionery. At its heart is Pumpkin Seed Brittle, a crunchier, allergen-friendly update to old-fashioned peanut brittle. The fun, flavor-focused menu has since expanded to six varieties of Pumpkin Seed Brittle and three companion products. Handcrafted at altitude. Elevated in every way.
Nor'Easter Oyster Co is a woman-owned aquaculture business. Our mission is to create new revenue opportunities for local Maine sea farmers by purchasing excess oysters, that would otherwise go unused, and transforming them into premium seafood products.
Expect more? So do we. Pot + Pan creates food-first microdosed products inspired by flavors and memories of the turning points of our lives, all perfectly packaged in the persimmon and buttercream stripes of the American kitchen. We invite you to join us at our first-of-its-kind bakery-meets-kitchen store, featuring fresh baked cakes and a curated collection of high-quality kitchen tools and ingredients in Portland, Maine. Let’s toss the taboo together, knowing that when you add Pot + Pan into your lifestyle it will inspire joy and creativity in moments both big and small.
Pop-Ups Please is the app that lets organizers and small businesses easily promote their pop-ups, and lets users find them based on location and real time, without getting lost in an algorithm.
Made by a small and mighty team in Portland, Oregon, with experience in pop-ups & start-ups, they are inspired and driven by the collaborative spirit, creativity, and people driving the culture of their cities.
Spring & Mulberry is exploring a world of sweet beyond sugar starting with date-sweetened chocolate bars in fantastic-for-you flavors that really take you places.
Sweet Botanical Bakes is a lady-owned small business based in Boston specializing in delicious, buttery shortbread cookies made with edible flowers. Handcrafted with care, these unique confections are available for nationwide shipping and come in an array of creative flavors like Garden Party, Lemon Lavender, Balsamic Fig Pepitas, and Black Sesame. Gluten-free options are also offered to cater to all cookie lovers. To give back to the earth, 5% of all proceeds are donated to local community gardens, Seed Savers Exchange, and United Plant Savers, supporting efforts to protect plant diversity and promote sustainable gardening practices.
The Rounds are savory and sweet bite-sized decadent treats to be enjoyed throughout the day and into night. They make the most simple gathering feel a bit elevated and slip with ease into your more formal events. The perfect gift to bring along for a cocktail, a weekend, or a holiday.
Yoli Tortilleria produces high quality tortillas, totopos, and salsas promoting the rich diversity of Mexican cuisine. Yoli adheres to ancient processes native to Mexico while also embracing their Kansas City home by incorporating local and seasonal ingredients from the Midwest.