15 Black-Owned Vegan Brands You Should Know
Written by The VEGPRENEUR Team
Black-owned vegan entrepreneurs are shaping the future of plant-based innovation, here are 15 brands making a powerful impact across food, beauty, and beyond.
Golde
Golde is a wellness brand specializing in vegan superfood drink mixes, matcha, and functional nutrition products. Founded with a mission to make wellness approachable, their products blend flavor, function, and plant-based ingredients.
Choose life foods
Choose Life Foods produces vegan Jamaican-style patties and savory pastries inspired by Caribbean flavors. Their plant-based products bring traditional comfort foods to the modern vegan market.
A’smore
A’SMORE creates handcrafted vegan macarons and desserts made with plant-based ingredients and creative flavor combinations. The brand focuses on redefining luxury desserts through innovative, dairy-free recipes.
Makini’s
Makini’s creates organic, plant-based tofu products crafted for both home cooks and foodservice. Founded by acclaimed vegan chef Makini Howell, the brand aims to elevate tofu through high-quality ingredients and bold flavor.
Maya’s Cookies
Maya’s Cookies produces gourmet vegan cookies in inventive flavors using premium plant-based ingredients. The brand is known for combining indulgence with a commitment to inclusivity and ethical food production.
Liha beauty
LIHA Beauty is a vegan skincare brand rooted in natural botanicals and inspired by African beauty traditions. Their cruelty-free oils and skincare products focus on nourishment, simplicity, and sustainability.
Blk&bold
BLK & Bold is a Black-owned coffee and tea company offering vegan beverages sourced from global producers. The brand donates a portion of its profits to support youth-focused nonprofit organizations across the U.S.
Plantmade
Plantmade is a vegan haircare brand creating plant-based oils, scalp treatments, and growth products designed to address hair loss and promote healthier hair naturally. Founded by entrepreneur Ama Amo-Agyei after developing her own botanical remedies for alopecia, the brand blends ingredients inspired by African and Ayurvedic traditions to support hair and scalp wellness.
Black girl sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen is a vegan, cruelty-free skincare brand creating SPF products specifically formulated for melanin-rich skin without leaving a white cast. Founded to address gaps in sun protection accessibility, the brand combines effective ingredients with a mission of inclusivity and skin health.
Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts
Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts offers ready-to-eat vegan boiled peanuts inspired by traditional Southern recipes. The brand brings a classic regional snack to a wider audience through convenient packaged formats.
blknvegan
BLKNVEGAN is a vegan lifestyle brand offering apparel and accessories that celebrate plant-based culture and community. The brand promotes wellness, empowerment, and visibility within the Black vegan movement.
Huzzy Smart sips
Huzzy Smart Sips creates vegan, non-alcoholic functional beverages infused with adaptogens, antioxidants, and nootropics. Designed as a mindful alternative to alcohol, the drinks support wellness while elevating social experiences.
Major’s project pop
Major’s Project Pop produces handcrafted vegan kettle corn made with simple, plant-based ingredients and bold flavor. The Black-owned snack brand also reinvests in underserved communities through youth-focused initiatives and outreach.
good girl chocolate
Good Girl Chocolate makes handcrafted vegan chocolates using ethically sourced cacao and plant-based ingredients. Their products combine indulgent flavor with a commitment to sustainability and inclusive entrepreneurship.
symphony potato chips
Symphony Chips produces vegan, allergen-friendly snack chips made from wholesome ingredients. The brand focuses on delivering flavorful snacks while prioritizing health, quality, and accessibility.
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