Our Makers

A Mano

Louisa Podlich, founder of A MANO, which means "by hand," makes each and every one of her pieces of small decorative functional pottery. As a one-woman show, Louisa lets no detail go unnoticed and we love everything that comes out of her studio.

Aged & Infused

Cofounders, spouses, and mixologists Jess and John started their business by chance after experimenting with infused whiskey as a holiday gift. Years later, they’ve continued to add new creations thanks to their passion for happy hour. They believe this time is precious and more than just about enjoying a beverage. It’s a chance to connect, converse, experiment, and soak in the company of your favorite people.

Anellabees

Anellabees Honey Candies began as a mother-daughter passion project in 2017. Danielle and her daughter Anella began testing hard candy recipes in their kitchen using an old confectionary press from the 1880s, and honey from their family's farm in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The goal was simple: create a honey-based candy that everyone in the family would love, free of the unnecessary ingredients found in most confections.

Annie B's

Back in 1979, Tom and Carol Bouquet loved making caramels out of their home and realized people couldn’t get enough of them. Their caramels are slow-cooked in large copper kettles, which ensures that every batch is buttery and delicious. So delicious in fact that they landed on Oprah’s favorite things in 2014.

Annie Brougham

Fine Paper goods, for beautiful correspondence. Designed and hand-painted by illustrator and artist Annie Brougham. Her designs are elegantly paired with luxurious traditional printing finishes and paper textures. These paper goods are made to be keepsakes

Ashley Mary Art

Ashley Mary’s work isn’t restricted to one particular medium--this creative boss does it all. She paints, illustrates, designs, and dabbles with fabric and glass design. Her style is recognized for its vibrant colors, balance of abstract shapes, and overall positivity. We share a studio space with Ashley in the Northrup King Building, so we get to stare at her beautiful artwork all day long!

Avec

Founders Dee Charlemagne and Alex Doman understand the desire to lead a fun and healthy lifestyle, which is why they set out to bring modernized mixers to social butterflies everywhere. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Avec drinks are healthier for your body and the planet alike, with less sugar and natural ingredients paired with recycled cans and tighter supply chains.

Bamboo Switch

Bamboo Switch is an eco-lifestyle brand founded by Jordan and Alex Akens that encourages people to “make the switch” to a zero-waste life. Their products are thoughtfully designed for utility and beauty. They believe that every eco journey starts small and grows, and they aren't aiming to preach or shame but to educate and share. They also donate 5% of their profits to Sea Shepherd, an organization that protects marine waters and wildlife.

Bang Candy

Sarah Souther launched Bang Candy in September of 2010, specializing in handmade delights for the adventurous palate. Today, Bang Candy continues to maintain their commitment to only using the finest ingredients, with no preservatives, stabilizers, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Banner Road Baking

Chef Anne Croy founded Banner Road Baking Co. to delve into her obsession with granola. Having grown up spending summers on her family farm in central Oklahoma, she was able to observe first-hand the labor of love that is bringing food to market and table. With a commitment for quality, she and her team create their products that promote health without skimping on flavor.

Bare Honey

Husband and wife team Dustin and Grace founded Bare Honey out of their love for good food and the great outdoors. Not only are they whipping up tasty local honey, but they also use their company to raise money for the needs of other local bee farmers.

Bearclaw Kitchen

Founded by a pastry chef with a big appetite, Bearclaw Kitchen creates satisfying snacks for a full life. Sarah Lange's homespun recipes bring a touch of decadence with delicious flavors from roasted whole nuts, organic oats, wildflower honey, and other high-quality ingredients.

Benjamin Soap Co.

Launched in Fall 2014 as a farmers market stand, Benjamin Soap Co. harnesses natural ingredients and sustainable methods to bring personal care products to the world. From its candles to its bath salts, every product is ethically and naturally created in its 100% green energy studio.

Benjamin Twiggs

Benjamin Twiggs is a proudly woman-owned business. Leisa Eckerle's family has been in the cherry farming business for over 100 years! Founded in 1966, Benjamin Twiggs is the original purveyor of fine cherry products in northern Michigan. Throughout their history they have remained true to their commitment to using only the finest local ingredients.

Big Heart Tea Co.

Big Heart Tea Co. began in 2012 when founder Lisa Govro fell in love with the healing power of turmeric and began her search for the world's best tea ingredients. Nearly a decade later, she and her team continue to grow the brand, creating incredible blends from direct-sourcing partnerships with top organic farmers across the globe. As they’ve grown, they’ve stayed rooted in their values, including their commitment to be kind to our planet. Each product is packaged in non-toxic and compostable materials, right down to their beautiful sachets, so you can feel good while enjoying a cup of their delightful tea.

Big Spoon Roasters

A lifelong peanut butter lover, co-founder Mark Overbay first tried making his own in 1999 while living in a rural farming community in Zimbabwe, where he was a Peace Corps Volunteer. After returning to the US, he used his experience in Africa as inspiration to start Big Spoon Roasters with the aim to bring healthy, flavorful foods to others. Big Spoon sources ingredients only from trusted, transparent farms that share its belief: food matters and should be good for all those involved in producing it.

BLK & Bold

Founders Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson created BLK & Bold with a desire to make purpose popular. The company pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness. In doing so, BLK & Bold has turned a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee and tea, into a means of giving back.

Bunches & Bunches

Bunches & Bunches founder, Tamalpais "Pai" Roth-McCormick has had a lot of titles. Sous chef, caterer, creator - but the one that sticks out the most is "cookie maven." Leveraging her culinary training and love for treats, she pours her heart into her recipes to help others savor life and live deliciously.

Burnt Sugar Confectionery

Founder Melinda Norman has always had a passion for creating sweets with a touch of whimsy. During her years as a pastry chef, she took great joy in experimenting with new flavors and techniques. However as much as she loves to innovate with the new, she also pays tribute to the past. Bringing back Old World recipes and sharing them with others is an important part of Burnt Sugar's mission.

byrd & belle

byrd & belle is a fully equipped design studio and manufactory specializing in cut-and-sew designs with a modern aesthetic. We teamed up with them to create our signature “binny” to package our locally curated gifts. Each binny that comes out of byrd & belle's Minneapolis studio reflects the belief that “service is paramount, work is good, and small is awesome.”

Carbon Candle Co.

DJ, the founder of Carbon Candle Co., fell in love with ceramics in high school and continued taking courses through college. Now he proudly owns his own studio in the heart of NE Minneapolis creating everyday ceramic ware everyone can enjoy.

Cellar Door Preserves

Cellar Door creates handcrafted, small-batch preserves using traditional techniques with fruit sourced along the shore of Lake Michigan. Cellar Door was born out of a desire to eat local, support small farmers, and highlight the terroir of the Upper Midwest. Each jar is made with care, attention to detail, and love.

Chicago French Press

Founded by a former Wall Street analyst turned coffee connoisseur Kris Christian, Chicago French Press is a coffee destination aimed to connect java drinkers to healthier, higher-quality coffee options. Freshly roasted in the Windy City, CFP delivers premium fair-trade, non-GMO coffee while also supporting various philanthropic efforts. With its “grinding for a cause” program, CFP donates 5% from each bag sold to various 501(c)3 organizations across the country, so you can sip and support at the same time.

City Bonfires

Maryland natives Chris McCasland, a sports and concert industry broker and restaurateur, and Michael Opalski, a senior restaurant industry salesman, both endured a loss of income during the pandemic. As the story goes, while at home, Chris started teaching himself e-commerce and searching for cool product ideas. He created City Bonfires, a portable, reusable mini bonfire you can take on all outdoor adventures. He enlisted the help of Mike, who came up with the product's design.

Coconut Whisk

Coconut Whisk started in 2018 in founder Bella (Nhi) Lam's college apartment. After experiencing the benefits of a vegan and gluten-free diet, she and her partner Myles Olson wanted to bring tasty indulgences to busy families. Though they've grown tremendously, they stand by their dedication to easy-to-make recipes that are always dietitian-approved, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, non-GMO, and made without preservatives or artificial ingredients.

Colored Organics

Amanda Barthelemy, founder of Colored Organics, is a mama helping others make the switch to ethically sourced organic fashion. Not only can you feel good about dressing your kiddos in Colored Organic clothing, but their pieces are also high-quality and adorable, too.

Copper Cow Coffee

Debbie Wei Mullin founded Copper Cow Coffee out of her love of sharing her culture with friends through food and coffee. Copper Cow is AAPI woman-owned and works directly with Vietnamese farmers to ensure sustainable sourcing and pay twice the market rate. Copper Cow Coffee makes Vietnamese coffee accessible to everyone by using 100% natural ingredients to create simple pour-over lattes that anyone can make at home. Their coffee is more than just a delicious cup—it’s a self-care ritual.

Core & Rind

After taking a life-changing Culinary Nutrition program, Candi and Rita co-founded Core & Rind. They began selling healthier-for-you items in 2016 at their local Farmers Market in St. Louis, MO. Their customers loved Cashew Cheesy Sauce so much that they decided to take a year and a half to perfect a shelf-stable recipe. Core and Rind is committed to creating tasty, nutritious food without chemicals, additives, and unpronounceable ingredients.

Couplet Coffee

Gefen, the founder of Couplet Coffee, is a first-generation immigrant and proud queer woman whose been a coffee lover since she was 13! She founded Couplet Coffee with a mission to make great coffee more fun and approachable for everyone. Couplet Coffee skips the pretentious tasting notes and gets right to the good part - ridiculously delicious coffee you can prepare just how you like it.

Crow & Moss

Mike Davies understands humble beginnings for a business. After experiencing an overwhelming desire to learn how to make craft chocolate, he collected a range of equipment - including his wife's blow dryer - to help him get started. It turned out to be his calling. Years later, Crow & Moss produces artisan chocolate in 100-pound batches, creating bars that highlight the true-to-bean flavor notes.

Cry Baby Craig's

You can thank a happy accident for this addicting sauce. Former chef Craig Kaiser was sent the wrong peppers, so he decided to pickle them and pop them in the fridge. A month later it came time to make a family meal for the staff, so he tossed the peppers in a blender and added a few secret ingredients. When the staff went through half a gallon in a week, Craig knew he had something special.

Curious Elixirs

Curious Elixirs began with the belief that non-alcoholic drinks should be unusually delicious, well-crafted, and good for bodies and souls, and they seem to have struck a chord. People from all walks of life have joined the community - some sober and some who just drink less alcohol on a quest to live their best life. Whatever your reasoning, you will fall in love with the bold and adventurous flavors in these all-natural botanical elixirs.

Dashfire

Dashfire cocktail blends, bitters, and liqueurs are handcrafted in small batches using premium ingredients. The force behind Dashfire, Lee Egbert, is driven by an unending curiosity coupled with an appetite for travel and a desire to learn all he can about the flavors and spices of different cultures.

Daughter of the Land

Daughter of the Land was created in 2017 after an eye-opening experience in Chennai, India. Founder Ashley Spierer reflected on her own skincare routine and realized the products weren’t aligned with her values. She pledged to start a business that never compromises on customers or the planet, sourcing organic and fair-trade food grade ingredients, using eco-friendly packaging, and employing ethical business practices.

DeLight Patisserie

DeLight Patisserie creates one-of-a-kind shortbread cookies with a buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Deneen Pottery

This second-generation family business, best known for its medallion mugs, serves thousands of businesses nationwide. Each item is handmade, so no two pieces are exactly alike.

Dick Taylor Chocolate

Founders Adam and Dustin always loved to work with their hands and were drawn to chocolate making after seeing the level of artistry that goes into production. Using the finest cacao and traditional European techniques, all of their chocolate is carefully crafted from the bean in their small factory in Northern California.

Duluth Candy Co.

With a retail location in the heart of historic downtown Duluth, owners Pat and Don Garofalo have spent the last decade delighting customers with handcrafted North Shore goodies. While they specialize in gourmet, homemade popcorn, their in-house chocolatier also whips up delicious truffles and fine chocolates.

Excelsior Candle Co.

Excelsior Candle Co. was born of the belief that the right fragrance can make everyday moments feel extraordinary. All of its candles are batch-made in Minnesota using renewable, biodegradable soy wax, natural essential oils and fragrance blends, recyclable and reusable containers, and lead-free wicks.

Essence One

Lauren VanScoy founded Essence One to bring awareness to mental health and wellness through the creation of all-natural aromatherapy products. Her passion and dedication to natural goods began after being caught off-guard by anxiety and depression in her mid-thirties. Lauren’s search for help led to her interest and eventual certification in aromatherapy, and she started formulating items for stress relief. Today, she continues to honor her past by partnering with Bring Change to Mind, a national organization working to end the stigma and discrimination around mental illness by helping students start mental health clubs.

Fifty/Fifty

Fifty/Fifty began in Lake Oswego, Oregon, back in 2016. From then to now, their mission has stayed the same. They are committed to providing a friendly face and excellent service alongside their high-quality products. Fifty/Fifty believe it’s time to bring a little humanness back into the corporate world.

Firesticks Pretzels

Randy and Becky, the husband and wife team behind Firesticks Pretzels, first bonded over their love of trivia. A few years later, the duo began hosting an annual 50-hour trivia contest. In their quest to create the best trivia experience, the team racked their brains for the best snack food. After much trial and error, they struck gold with the recipe that would become Firestick pretzels!

Folly Coffee

Born in January 2018 out of an obsession for high-end specialty beans, Folly Coffee is an award-winning roaster that aims to make coffee everyone can enjoy. From connoisseurs to casual drinkers, the brand kicks snobbery to the curb and invites all to enjoy its products.

Freak Flag Organics

Founder Fred Haberman created Freak Flag Organics because of his freakishly deep love for people who are defined by creativity and self-expression. And one of his favorite ways to express himself is through good food: food that’s good to eat, good for the body, and good for the planet. It’s why all of the brand's products are GMO-free, densely packed with flavor, and certified USDA organic.

Golden Fig Fine Foods

Located in the Crocus Hill neighborhood of St. Paul, this artisan food and gift shop has an assortment of chocolates, spreads, dips, spices, snacks, and even a line of its own signature products.

Good Office Day

In 2020 two highly organized architects, Chris and Kevin, put their brains together to craft a new line of notebooks, binders, and paper pads. Good Office Day is committed to creating quality products that are equal parts functional, well-designed, and sustainable. In fact, most of Good Office Day’s products are backyard compostable, meaning they naturally degrade into nutrient-rich organic material when disposed of.

A Gourmet Thyme

A Gourmet Thyme began in 2011 as a partnership between two creative food professionals, Donna Cavanaugh and Bonnie Alton. With nearly 50 years of culinary experience in their catering and baking businesses, they continue to channel their ideas and artisanal techniques through this specialty line of fine foods.

Grey Ghost Bakery

Like the ghost tales of the Carolina Lowcountry, Grey Ghost Bakery’s legendary recipes were passed through family for generations before being perfected by founder Katherine Frankstone. The brand's made-from-scratch cookies feature only the freshest, highest quality ingredients around and have earned recognition from the sofi Awards and Martha Stewart's American Made initiative.

Gus Dean Coffee

Gus Dean Coffee is a black-owned, artisanal coffee roastery just south of the Twin Cities in Eagan, MN. They focus on carefully hand roasting small batches of premium beans to make smooth and enjoyable coffee.

Hacienda San José

After 100 years of Ecuadorian cacao tradition, the fifth generation of this family-run business began to realize they should take their incredible cacao and create chocolate. Harvesting the best beans from their fields in Los Ríos, Ecuador, they offer exquisite taste with defined hints of nuttiness, vanilla, and cinnamon. As a UTZ and Rainforest Alliance certified business, they also practice social responsibility through two projects: Super Barato Market and PRODETI Foundation. These efforts help improve the standard of living for their workers and surrounding communities.

Hammond's Candies

The journey of Hammond's Candies began in 1913 when founder Carl T. Hammond, Sr., became a candy apprentice. Through years of hard work, technique practice, and recipe development, he finally branched out on his own in 1920. Nearly a century later, the business has changed ownership and expanded significantly, but continues to carry Carl's legacy and passion for quality confections.

Hayden Flour Mills

Hayden Flour Mills is owned and operated by dad and daughter duo Jeff and Emma Zimmerman. Jeff grew up in North Dakota, where he witnessed the industrialization of his wheat farm firsthand. He decided to take quality into his own hands and move to Tempe, Arizona, to restart the historic Hayden Flour Mills. Jeff called his daughter, Emma, to share his wild idea, and the two have been making the dream a reality ever since.

Heart Soul Heat

Raoul Benavides, the founder of Heart Soul Heat, is a prolific home cook passionate about bringing extraordinary bold flavors to everyday foods. Raoul experimented with his homemade honey by infusing spicy flavors into honey's well-loved flavor profile. As someone with a big entrepreneurial spirit and roots in Mexican food culture, he is excited to infuse the best of his family’s legacy into delicious new products he can share with everyone.

Hippy Feet

Hippy Feet is dedicated to supporting the homeless by donating 50% of their Net Profits to non-profit organizations serving young people experiencing homelessness. They are also eco-friendly! The cotton and polyester in their socks come from recycled t-shirt trimmings — giving a new life to textiles that were otherwise heading for a landfill.

Hive to Home Candle Co.

Founded in 2018, Hive to Home Candle Co. is a woman-owned and operated business that aims to bring dessert-inspired fragrances and a bit of humor to your home. Using locally sourced beeswax, glass containers, cotton wicks, organic coconut oil, and phthalate-free fragrances, its creations are planet-friendly and hand-poured with love (and maybe a few swear words).

Homestead Mills

Homestead Mills is a multifaceted manufacturer of specialty flour and grain products, including an iconic line of Northern Lites pancake and waffle mixes. Using natural, whole grains, it operates with a simple mantra for quality: "Don't put it in the bag unless you would serve it on your table.”

Honour Essentials

A fortuitous journey to an adventurous Costa Rican terrain led the Poling brothers to discover ingredients and a mindset in which slowing down to enjoy life’s simple pleasures takes priority. Thus, HONOUR skin, shave, and coffee essentials were born—for all to share and enjoy.

InBooze

InBooze™ is owned by Ashleigh Evans, a mother of four and cocktail lover. In 2018, she wanted an easier (and healthier!) way for everyone to enjoy drinks at home. By infusing your beverages with simple fruits, spices, and herbs, you know exactly what is in your glass.

Isadore Nut Co.

Isadore Nut Company, created by Tasya Kelen produces delicious and award-winning nut mixes in Golden Valley, MN that fuel your body and soul. Kelen and her team are committed to repairing the world by supporting sustainable supply chains, providing employment equity and hiring a staff of all abilities.

Jane Candle Co

Jane Candle Co., based in Minneapolis, is a proudly black-women owned, mother + daughter run operation, centered around non-toxic practices and luxury standards. Macailah Maxwell founded Jane Candle Co. during her pregnancy in 2021 because she knew the value of being a stay-at-home parent. Now everything this mother + daughter duo creates is for the sake of Macailah’s baby girl.

Jammit Jam

Jammit Jam began as a love for cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. It has grown into an award-winning company thanks to the passion and drive of owner Stephanie Magilow. A Texan to her core, she’s steadfast on using only the best ingredients, including seasonal fruit, spices, herbs, and libations, and avoids pure cane sugar when possible. Her method of cooking allows multiple layers of flavors to shine through, so you can truly experience the uniqueness of her gourmet creations.

jcoco chocolate

In 2012, Jean Thompson created a bold chocolate brand under the Seattle Chocolate umbrella with a focus on feeding hungry families at its core. Since then, with each jcoco purchase, fresh servings of food are donated to those in need through partnerships with food banks in Washington, California, and New York. With the help of its partners and customers, the brand has donated almost 4 million servings, and is well on the way to its big goal of 10 million!

Junita's Jar

Much more than a survivor of domestic abuse, Junita’s story is one of resilience and love. She found strength baking the recipes of her childhood, which led to a purpose-filled business. A portion of Junita’s Jar profits is donated to support education and awareness initiatives dedicated to ending relationship violence, so when you buy these deliciously wholesome cookies, you become a part of the brand's mission to help women live their best lives.

Justin Sutherland

Chef Justin Sutherland was born to cook and spent his childhood honing his culinary skills by learning family recipes from his mother and grandmother. After years of practice and classical training in French cuisine, he now owns and operates multiple award-winning restaurants around the Twin Cities, and has also received many professional accolades, including winning Iron Chef America and Outstanding Chef from the 2019 Charlie Awards. Justin loves bringing contemporary Southern dishes to the Midwest and is also deeply passionate about giving back to his community through his work with The North Stands and Hybrid Nation.

Kickbar

Kickbar founder Julianna Ward began her journey by driving a U-Haul across the country, without a job, to pursue her dreams in the Big Apple. As a New Yorker, entrepreneur, and mom, she's no stranger to needing a kick of caffeine to get her through early morning wake-ups and late nights. She saw a need for a no-fuss, on-the-go boost. After a year of testing and tinkering recipes in her kitchen, she finally perfected her proprietary coffee bean bars. Equivalent to a cup of coffee, these all-natural bars give you the energy and flavor you need without the added carbs or sugar.

Kika's Treats

Kika’s Treats is an artisanal company based in Northern California that manufactures premium, pure chocolate-covered confections using an array of alternative sweeteners. Founder Christina Arantes draws inspiration for her treats from her upbringing in Brazil and experiences working in a range of restaurants and bakeries in San Francisco. Her products are 100% natural and made with local ingredients, so you can indulge without the guilt.

Kind Earth Goods

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it is projected that 1.6 BILLION nonrecyclable pens end up in landfills each year in the U.S alone. Kind Earth Goods has crafted the perfect solution! The Better Pen is made from a blend of biodegradable natural grass and recycled plastic. It is a truly sustainable pen that is reusable and recyclable.

Kind Lips

Determined to develop a product made from completely natural ingredients that would also give back to his community, Josh Neuman created Kind Lips. The brand behind this 100% natural lip balm gives 20% of its proceeds to non-profits.

Kisa & Co.

Founded by Emily and Caglar Kisa, Kisa & Co. is inspired by the sensory experience of Turkey’s culture, art, and fashion. Their products combine the cultures of Turkey and Minnesota to make pieces that are truly unique, bold, and adventurous.

Koselig Candle Co.

Co-founders Matt Kruger and Blake Anderson got into candle-making by chance and have been hand-pouring their incredible products ever since. What started as a pursuit to tap into their inner craftsman turned into a mission to help others achieve “koselig” – a Norwegian concept that roughly translates to a cozy and calming environment. Matt and Blake believe a quality candle helps create an inviting space where people can enjoy each other’s company and the pleasures of life.

Larissa Loden

Larissa Loden started as a middle school art teacher’s side hustle, and has morphed into a dream-come-true small business. Larissa is a woman, mother, and artist who finds inspiration everywhere. Her favorite work comes from simply playing in the studio or with her kids, with no agenda. It’s her form of meditation.

Leather Works MN

What started in a basement in 1999 has become an iconic Minnesota brand. Founded by husband-and-wife team Kent and Lee Begnaud, the brand hand crafts each and every product from its adorable shop in the Lowertown neighborhood of St. Paul.

Lehmann Farms

In 1899 Mr. Albert Mouchnotte started growing mushrooms in the caves above the Mississippi River in St. Paul. He sold them to the finest restaurants in the city. Today, Lehmann Farms has expanded to offer the finest gourmet mushrooms, olives, garnishes, and sauces.

Lift Chocolates

Lift is a veteran-owned, family business with a name that nods to owner and chocolatier Brandon Busch’s background as a heavy-lift helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps. After serving two combat tours, he set out to live up to the nickname given to him by his fellow servicemembers: The Candy Man. Brandon has always believed that chocolate is the most special food in the world, and he showcases it in delicious, delightful, and innovative ways.

Lovejoy's

"When people ask: ‘What’s your story?’ All I can say is that it started at home, with home, and for home.” –Charles Lovejoy, Owner/Maker

Raised by a single mother of four, who dedicated her life to being in service to her community, Charles Lovejoy adopted the philanthropic mindset at a very young age. That's why Love Joy's is committed to donating to organizations that support at-risk youth and youth experiencing homelessness.

Lucky Bastard Co.

This small company makes natural products for the most original, authentic, and adventurous gentlemen. Founded by two brothers originally from a small town in Minnesota, Lucky Bastard Co. started as a concept for an undergrad Art and Design project. To date, every tin and tube is still handcrafted, hand poured, and hand labeled by the dudes who started it.

Lucy & Co.

Lucy & Co. was built on the idea that dogs are deserving. The brand is committed to beautiful, high-quality goods that reflect the way we think of our canine companions. Its large collection of whimsically designed bandanas, leashes, and harnesses means your pup will always be styling in this gear.

Lunar Lotus Design

Owner Kallie VanOrsdol hand-makes her sustainably focused goods in Minneapolis. By designing stylish, eco-conscious products, she aims to help others reduce their waste and impact on the planet.

Mademoiselle Miel

Founder Susan Brown has been working with honey for more than 30 years and has a mission to honor nature’s purity and beauty through chocolate. For her efforts, she was deemed a top 10 chocolatier in North America, Her brand's classic honey bon-bon, which looks like a tiny work of art, is made with honey harvested Minnesota rooftops and 100% pure chocolate.

Maddy & Maize

Each one of Maddy & Maize's batches of popcorn is made in small quantities in Minnesota to ensure it can live up to the big little word "gourmet." The brand's aim is for each bite to taste as big as 10. No matter the flavor, every bag is free of GMOs, gluten, dyes, and artificial ingredients.

Madhu Chocolate

A namesake of the founder's mother, Madhu Chocolate brings the delightful flavors of India to the chocolate world. Each step of production is done by hand in Austin, all the way from roasting and grinding to flavoring and wrapping. Though it is a labor of love that's heavy on the labor, the brand strives to honor its heritage and family by crafting only the highest-quality bars.

Matr Boomie

Matr Boomie is a fair trade collection that blends the traditional art forms of India with timeless and modern design aesthetics. They partner with over 1,500 artisans in marginalized communities throughout India to create economic and sustainable living opportunities. All Matr Boomie’s products are made of ethically sourced materials and handcrafted with love by local artisans.

Makabi & Sons

Makabi & Sons was launched in 2019 in Los Angeles as a way for exploratory foodies to experience new flavors from all corners of the world. Founder Eiman Behmanesh loved checking out new restaurants around the city with his friends, particularly ethnic cuisines, and decided to channel into a business his love for the desserts he discovered. With a keen skill for concocting globally inspired tastes, he creates iconic shortbread cookies and infused honeys that are as delicious as they are beautiful.

Manhattan Toy

Manhattan Toy Company was founded in 1978 by Francis Goldwyn. Featuring a unique style of intentionally under-stuffed plush toys, he achieved tremendous success selling them through Neiman Marcus, F.A.O. Schwartz, and the MoMA gift shops. Although he eventually sold the company, the new owners hold the same belief that we are deeply influenced by what we play with growing up, and they seek to bring the highest-quality heritage toys to children everywhere.

Minnetonka Moccasins

Minnetonka Moccasins is a fourth-generation, family-run business dedicated to uncompromising craftsmanship. A staple in American style and culture, the brand uses the finest quality materials and is committed to sustainable employment practices that ensure it will produce moccasins for generations to come.

Mixly Cocktail Co.

Mixly Cocktail Co. was started by a group of friends that believes the key to a fantastic cocktail is fresh, quality ingredients. After struggling to find worthy mixers in the market, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Through extensive experimentation in the kitchen, the pals finally perfected a range of unique mixers that feature only real fruit juice they squeeze themselves and just a dash of honey.

Moment

Moment was founded by Aisha Chottani and Faheem Kajee, two busy bodies seeking to harness some of the power of a meditation practice - without the challenge. After researching hundreds of healthy ingredients from across the globe, they formulated the perfect drink that embodies the feeling of meditation. The beverage will help you feel good, and it'll calm your mind to know the brand donates 1% of sales to fund mindfulness programs in schools.

Mother & Mai

Mother & Mai started as a solution to overcome the exorbitant cost of childcare. Despite having decent jobs, founders Monique and Michael Thomas found the monthly rate for their daughter's daycare was still putting them in the red financially, so they set out to do something about it. By launching Mother & Mai, they not only get to bring wonderful products to others, but one of them also gets to stay home with their daughter. To pay it forward, they donate a percentage of sales to help parents in need offset childcare expenses.

Mother Mother

Owned and operated by a mother, this brand has all of the essentials to help with a birth journey. From pregnancy to postpartum care, its array of products helps nurture both mama and baby, and it uses only eco-conscious and non-toxic ingredients and materials.

Natural OliveWood

Natural OliveWood is a family-owned business that handcrafts kitchenware from non-productive olive trees. Born and raised in Sfax, Tunisia, brothers Hatem and Walid Alimi learned the art of carving the trunks of olive trees as children. Today, the Alimi brothers (and family) produce naturally beautiful kitchen products, all boasting the distinct swirling patterns of the trees’ twisted trunks

Naturally Dyed Goods

Owner Mykala Micek uses all-natural ingredients like hibiscus, avocado, matcha, marigold, and madder root to hand-dye her products. She’s expanded her assortment to silk hair ties, soft organic scarves, scrunchies, lavender eye pillows, and net totes, and has been featured in Vogue and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

Nicolletos Pasta Co.

Partners from birth, the Nicoletto brothers spent the better part of their late teens and early twenties playing rock and roll across America. After losing their father, the brothers began working on their next dream together: A small, pasta-focused restaurant in their now shared adoptive home of Nashville, TN. Now, the brothers specialize in fresh pasta, high-quality bronze cut dried pasta, and other fast-casual Italian staples at their two Nicolletos locations.

Nopalera Co.

Nopalera was founded to elevate and celebrate Latinx culture. Leveraging the power of the native nopal cactus, its products are as sustainable as they are nourishing. The brand uses the highest-quality ingredients that nature has to offer.

Not Just Co.

Not Just Co. creates modern pantry staples as dynamic as you are! Their delicious, modern, multi-purpose pantry staples are designed to help busy families get dinner done. Not Just Co. takes the stress out of weeknight dinners with products made with only real, chef-quality, wholesome ingredients.

Old Mill Candles

Sourced from the family’s fourth-generation, organically managed farm in Minnesota, the brand's beeswax is 100% pure without artificial colors or fragrance. Did you know beeswax candles burn significantly longer (and cleaner) than standard paraffin candles?

Oliver Pluff & Co.

Oliver Pluff is an all-American company founded by Air Force veteran Darren Hartford. After serving for 28 years and experiencing different tea and coffee cultures across the globe, he set out to preserve the same tradition that spans U.S. history. He and his team honor and preserve these cultural staples through their superior blends and educational resources.

Occo

Occo Spice makes it a cinch to get a pinch. They package micro-portions of high-quality spices into recyclable aluminum pods, so home chefs can get the exact amount of spice they need to try any recipe.

Ommie

After founder Claudia Fierro-Poppen discovered her oldest son was anaphylactic to nuts and tree nuts, she found a lack of snacks that were nutritious, delicious, and still safe for her kids. She started making Ommie bars from her home kitchen, then felt inspired to help other families have access to snacks made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of love.

Omsom

Omsom is a Vietnamese phrase meaning noisy and rambunctious. Vanessa and Kim Pham, the sisters and co-founders behind Omsom, embrace this rowdy spirit proudly. They’re daughters of Vietnamese refugees who grew up watching their Mẹ cook Viet dinners from scratch every night. They started Omsom to bring proud, loud Asian flavors to everyone’s fingertips any day of the week.

Paine Products

Family-owned since 1931, Paine Products makes all-natural balsam, pine, and cedar incense from its Maine facility. Using balsam from local woodsmen, the brand grounds and dries the branches, then presses them into incense molds. The result? A natural and nostalgic aroma.

PARCH

PARCH founders Rodolfo Aldana & Ila Byrne believe everyone deserves great tasting, carefully crafted, complex beverages. They created PARCH as a refreshing alternative to alcohol by replacing ethanol with active adaptogens for a healthier approach to stress relief, indulgence, and enjoyment. All their products are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and vegan. Conscientiously crafted in harmony with the Sonoran Desert.

Pebble

Pebble is a fair trade children’s accessories brand and a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization. Each Pebble toy is lovingly handmade by artisans in Bangladesh with a gorgeous, contemporary design.

Pepper Nectar

Rachell White, the founder of Pepper Nectar, is passionate about craft hot sauces made with the most mindful ingredients. Pepper Nectar's mission is to produce on-trend sauces that deliver the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Fresh whole ingredients, limited salt & vinegar, zero refined cane sugar, and ingredients such as Urfa Biber pepper and coconut blossom nectar make Pepper Nectar brand sauces a breath of modern air.

Pholk Beauty

After concocting her own skincare elixirs as she pursued her doctorate in London, Niambi Cacchioli launched Pholk Beauty in 2018 to carry on the nourishing rituals of her kin to make vegan, natural beauty products more accessible to people of color. Using locally sourced ingredients and herbalist wisdom passed down through the generations, she continues to build her beauty brand on the core principle that we should treat ourselves and our skin with kindness.

Pineapple Collaborative

Pineapple Collaborative started in 2015 as a simple potluck dinner between friends. As their momentum grew, the potluck crew eventually became the Pineapple Collaborative hosting events across the country and online. Pineapple Collaborative uses their buying power to support exceptional women farmers, creatives, producers, leaders, and chefs. Their pantry staples are sustainably harvested from Californian crops, thoughtfully crafted in small batches. No weird stuff added ever!

Pocket Latte

Chris Young says his mother is the reason Pocket Latte exists. Chris’s mom was a single mother who spoke little English and often worked two jobs to put food on the table. When Chris grew up, he decided he wanted to create a company where his mother could thrive and fully express her artistic passion. When he developed the all-natural recipe for Pocket Latte, he knew this was the venture he wanted to start with his mom by his side. Proudly AAPI-owned.

Potter's Crackers

One of Minny & Paul's very first products sourced from across the Mississippi. Back in 2006, Peter Potter Weber and his mom Nancy Potter saw the specialty cheese industry in Wisconsin exploding with exceptional options and no deserving cracker to accompany them. They combined their passion for good food to make a cracker that truly delivers the flavors of Wisconsin. Potters’ whole grain, handmade crackers, crisps, and oysters are produced with locally sourced whole wheat flour, milk, and butter.

Q's Nuts

Q’s Nuts is a family-owned and operated artisan nut company started in 2000 by husband-and-wife team Beth and Brian “Q” Quinn. The brand continues to grow under the philosophy that high-quality ingredients, a love of good food, and a passion for creating in the kitchen will produce some of the best tasting nut roasts around.

Rapha Farms

Mother-daughter duo, Karen and Sarah, seek to support others’ holistic wellness journeys with their natural products. A 4.5 acre homestead specializing in sustainably made goat milk goods, Rapha Farms products are both natural and nourishing.

Righteous Felon

With one of the funniest origin stories out there, Righteous Felon started with a group of 11-year-old friends experimenting with homemade beef jerky and has since grown into one of the region’s fastest growing businesses thanks to their commitment to quality ingredients and unique recipes. From their branding to their flavors, each element is non-traditional and yet completely captivating.

Riley/Land Collection

Born and raised on a small farm in rural Tennessee, founder Joseph Riley Land grew up "organic" way, far before it was a buzzword. After building a successful career with management roles at companies like Williams-Sonoma, Godiva, and Pollen Nation, Joseph decided to marry his experience with luxury lifestyle brands with his rustic childhood. He continues to grow his brand as an industry tastemaker, creating exquisite fine foods and homewares.

River Birch Candles

River Birch Candles was founded by high school sweethearts Shane and Erica Washington. When the pair discovered that most candles were toxic to them and their pets, they decided to take action, they crafted a candle made of 100% soy wax, natural fragrances, and cotton wicks, but they didn’t stop there! River Birch also donates one meal for each candle sold through Feeding America.

Roseline's Candles

Founder Roseline Friedrich's journey began with an Airbnb stay in 2019. After choosing candlemaking as her local experience offered by the host, she realized how therapeutic and fun the process was. What started as a hobby has since manifested into a flourishing business thanks to her passion for creating, sustainable production model, and uncompromising ethics.

Safésha

Sylvia Andrews is a serial entrepreneur, proud mother, and founder of the Safésha company and product line. She first became interested in natural and green products over a decade ago, and quickly realized that there were no natural, moisturizing hand sanitizers available. After years of research and product development, she launched her creation and is fiercely proud of having turned her dream into a tangible product that she can share with others.

Seattle Chocolate

Seattle Chocolate Company began in 1991, creating signature meltaway truffles and truffle bars in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. When the original factory was destroyed by the Nisqually Earthquake in 2001, entrepreneur and investor Jean Thompson decided to take on the challenge of becoming the new CEO. Not only did she bring color, whimsy, and a keen eye for marketing, she also infused her values into the brand. Today, Seattle Chocolate Co. is proud to use only Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and to also donate a portion of their profits to The Pink Umbrella Fund to combat hunger in the US.

Serious Jam

After nearly two decades as an award-winning florist, Heidi Skoog swapped blooms for an apron to pursue her passion for food. A self-taught jam-maker, she combines traditional methods and a flair for experimenting with flavor combinations to create unexpected blends, such as Blueberry Bourbon Sage, Chai Spiced Pear Butter, and Meyer Lemon Earl Grey Marmalade.

Shop Wit & Delight

Founded by local lifestyle blogger and artist Kate Arends, Wit & Delight creates products designed for a life well lived. Her products are as beautiful as they are functional. With a massive following on Pinterest and Instagram, Kate inspires through her writing, fashion, illustration, home decor and design.

SHōR

SHōR was founded by a husband and wife team in Northern Minnesota. Their family loves water and wanted to do their part in keeping shores plastic-free. This dynamic duo hand makes their beeswax wraps that not only add beauty to any kitchen, but also help reduce waste in our environment.

SK Coffee

Trained as a professional musician, Sam Kjellberg’s roasting obsession started at home on his stove with only a Jiffy Pop popcorn roaster before he upgraded to a 500 pound roasting machine. Together with now CFO Nate Broadbridge, Kjellberg launched SK Coffee to explore and share single-origin coffee through four flavor categories: SMOOTH, BOLD, SWEET, and UNIQUE.

Smpl

At age 23, Ellis Fried wanted a healthier snack option, so he set out to create one. After years of obsessive research and hundreds of recipes, he and his team created the snack they’d always wanted — ridiculously delicious, ready-to-eat bars with effective levels of superfoods, adaptogens, and botanicals combined to provide an edge in life.

Sofia's Cookies

Sofia’s Cookies designs and bake unique canisters of cookies, trail mix, and more sweet treats. They have been baking and roasting for over 30 years using only wholesome ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial flavors.

Someday Studio

Every “Someday…” starts with a dream. Someday Studio’s began a few years ago when two sisters-in-law were both hired to brand and establish a new boutique stationery line as part of their nine-to-five. It was there that they discovered a passion for creating products that not only made life more beautiful but also made it a helluva lot easier. Shanleigh Heelan (left-handed) and Mary Catherine Garvey (also left-handed) decided to turn “someday” into “today” and launched their own line of stationery in 2020

Søul Chai

Founders Sally, Viviana, and Esar leveraged their backgrounds in specialty coffee to bring the tradition of Indian chai to people everywhere. With production methods focused on balance, reducing waste, and shelf-life, they honor this multicultural staple by foregoing the overly sweet recipes found in mass production concentrates, instead supplying vibrant blends rooted in authenticity.

Spoonful of Faith

Known for her warm, joyful drawings of women, mothers, florals, and hand lettered inspirational quotes Jena Holliday is a local illustrator, author, and creative mama from Minnesota. She loves to dream big and spend her days crafting whimsical illustrations and uplifting designs. Her work is inspired by growing up surrounded by women (4 sisters!), the diversity of people in our world, honest motherhood, and her walk of faith.

Stella Moon Co.

Zoe Howe, founder of Stella Moon Co., is a mama herself. Navigating life after her son's passing is what ultimately led her to Stella Moon Co. Finding joy in all the baby things, she wants to be a part of every mom's excitement into motherhood! With a passion to bring only the best quality products to her customers, you can rest assured that your baby is safe using all Stella Moon products.

Stockholm Pottery

Diane has been making pottery from her home studio since 1980 and ran her own pottery store, Stockholm Pottery and Mercantile for 25 years. She is now "semi-retired" but still enjoys making pottery and working on her native plant gardens.

Sunleaf Naturals

This family-owned and operated business may be based out of Waconia, MN, but their business practices have a greater impact beyond just the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Sunleaf is committed to protecting freshwater resources and pollinators, and creates their all-natural products with these values at their core. Through thoughtful production that uses very little water, they create their goods without synthetic preservatives, fragrances, or chemicals that are harmful to aquatic life and pollinators. The best part: 5% of their profits are donated to conservation efforts.

Sweet Jules Gifts

With over 50 years of professional cooking experience between them, sisters Jule Vranian and Hope Klocker are particular about what they produce. Growing up in a restaurant family, there were no better teachers than a large family of expert chefs and serious foodies. Their award-winning caramels are the product of many years of testing, family critiquing, loving encouragement, and high expectations.

Teaspressa

With nearly a decade of industry experience, founder Allison DeVane used her barista knowledge to launch a fresh new concept in the beverage space: tea that brews like coffee. With humble beginnings pedaling a cart around downtown Phoenix, Teaspressa had a breakthrough after landing the opportunity to pitch Shark Tank. While they have grown tremendously since then, they stay true to their values of self-innovation, authentic ingredients, and social integrity.

Terroir Chocolate

Terroir Chocolate is an international award-winning chocolatier inspired by the beauty, simplicity, and spirit of care of the French Alps. Each bar of chocolate is made in small batches at their family-owned factory in Northern Minnesota. This is the type of chocolate you’ll want to savor slowly.

The Get Down Coffee Co.

The Get Down Coffee Co. is a BIPOC-owned collaboration between Houston, founder of HWMR and the Houston White brand of lifestyle goods, and Dan, founder of Dogwood Coffee Co. The pair are on a mission to make specialty coffee more welcoming and diverse. As part of that goal, The Get Down Coffee Co. has a two-year plan to not only build its own roasting facility in North Minneapolis but to build its own coffee shop there too.

The Good Card

The Good Card owner and founder, Ashley, started Good Card with the simple idea that giving and receiving cards could become even more beautiful. She was influenced by her love of cards, flowers, and everything handmade (even her Nana makes her own cards, so it might be a genetic trait). Ashley wanted to make something meaningful for others. By planting these cards in the soil, beautiful wildflowers will grow and give new life to your thoughtful sentiments.

Thumbs Cookies

Robyn Frank launched Thumbs Cookies out of her apartment in Brooklyn, NYC in 2012 and moved the operation back home to MN in 2014. A treasured family recipe passed down from her mom, Barb, these adorable mini cookies melt in your mouth and are seriously delicious. Be warned, they are incredibly addictive.

Trade Street Jam Co.

Trade St. Jam Co. is a chef, woman and minority-owned and certified business that started in a tiny apartment in North Carolina on Trade Street. Their passion for all things food grew into something more: a company built on the foundation of culinary innovation. They share their 10+ years of culinary knowledge in the form of a versatile small batch jar that can be used in cocktails, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, marinades, and more.

True Hue

True Hue was founded in 2016 by designer Griffin Overbye with the belief that what you surround yourself with should be ethically-formulated, sourced, and produced. Their candles and sprays incorporate a beautiful Scandinavian aesthetic, inspired by the natural landscape of Minnesota. Not only are the stylish, they are also clean and sustainable, so you can feel good about bringing them into your home or office.

Twin Engine Coffee

Twin Engine Coffee is partnering, growing, selecting, roasting, and packing delicious single-origin coffees right at the source in the heart of Nicaragua. A simple shift to the source means that you can enjoy better coffee that contributes maximum resources to stop poverty locally. In fact, their practices create 400% more value in their origin communities than Fair Trade standards, and they do so with environmentally sustainable methods.

United Goods

Founder and CEO Christy Johnson started working as a graphic designer and artist in 2003 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A lifelong creative, Christy has loved to draw since she was a kid. Over time Christy developed a unique illustrating style and began creating minimalistic graphic prints.

WAAM Industries

Founders Andrew & Hanna Vomhof design and create products in lumber and textile in their shop here in the Twin Cities. Inspired by vintage finds, flea markets and classic roadside garage sales, WAAM creates simple utilitarian objects that play an important role in everyday life but are often overlooked.

Wacks Co.

Kelsey Johnston and Michael Carlson formulate all of their essential oil scents and soy-coconut wax blends in-house, carefully concocting with plant-based materials to create a good, clean burn. As huge print and design enthusiasts, they care about how their product looks almost as much as how it smells. They strive to melt the boundary between art and object through their packaging and print all of their labels in their studio using letterpress, riso, and ink jet techniques.

Well Rooted Teas

Well Rooted Teas are loose-leaf herbal teas crafted with plants from local organic farmers blended with foraged botanicals native to our region. These infusions of herbs, roots, leaves, fruits and berries nourish the body and are grown and harvested in a manner which promotes the health of our environment. The ingredients are grown by local farmers or foraged with permission from private lands and according to wildcrafting sustainability guidelines.

Wild Country

Michael and Carrie Baker were frequent visitors to Minnesota’s North Shore when one trip in 2015 changed their lives forever. After happening upon a “for sale” sign at Wild Country, they took a leap of faith and decided to move from the Twin Cities to pursue a new lifestyle. Years later, they’ve honed the craft of syrup making and are continuing to share this natural sweetener with fans across the US.

Wild Perla

Wild Perla was born out of founder Maggie’s deep love of making and creating. Despite any formal training in illustration, Maggie always dreamed of starting a line of printed goods. Her works are inspired by Minnesota’s rich Scandinavian culture and prairie life.

Woodchuck

Woodchuck was founded with a simple mission of putting nature back into people’s lives by creating beautiful real wood products. With every product sold, Woodchuck plants a tree in an effort to make the world better for future generations!

Worker B

By harnessing the potency of bee-created ingredients straight from the hive, Worker B has crafted the very best of what nature, and the bees, have to offer. Featured in some impressive press like Oprah Magazine, the LA Times, InStyle and Huffpost to name a few, Worker B is on a mission to share the power of bees.

Yes Cocktail Co.

The couple behind Yes Cocktail Company, Lauren and Brandon, drew inspiration from their travels abroad to launch their business. After returning home, they were unimpressed with the commonplace corn syrup-based products and decided to make their own. They believe that the best cocktails start with the best ingredients and use 100% all-natural fruits, herbs, botanicals, and spices to create their craft cocktail supplies.

Zulay Kitchen

Aaron and Whitney Cordovez created Zulay Kitchen to make shopping easier than ever in today's busy world. The company is named after Aaron’sextraordinary mother, Zulay. Raised in poverty-stricken Venezuela, Zulay worked against all odds to bring Aaron and his brother to live in the US. As a single mother, Zulay worked extra-long hours but still found time to cook healthy meals for her family. Zulay Kitchen aims to bring that same love into everyone’s kitchen.

Yam

Founded by Morgan Thomas, Yam is a handmade, made-to-order jewelry brand based in Long Island City, NY. The brand embraces vintage silhouettes and feel-good details like recycled metals and deadstock materials. All outside production and materials come from small family-owned vendors. Yam is an ode to Morgan’s late mother, Gisele Thomas.

Yield

YIELD lives at the intersection of functionality and elegance, of high-end design and accessibility. YIELD's broad product line is designed by founders Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming. The line is unified through an uncompromising approach to craft, thoughtful production, and a design language that is at once distinctive, understated, and livable.