Supporting Black-Owned Businesses & Black Entrepreneurs - Kroger

Bringing Diversity to the Table. Support Black-owned and Founded Brands.

February is Black History Month, and we proudly support our Black associates, customers and vendors. Join us as we bring diversity to the table with picks from Black-owned and Black-founded businesses, traditional recipes from our very own Chef Paul Sturkey and more ways to celebrate all month long.

Support Black-owned Businesses

These fan favorites are produced by Black-owned and founded businesses.

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Celebrating Black-owned Businesses

“As a Black female CEO and founder, I am passionate about raising awareness of Black and female entrepreneurship and increasing opportunities for women and people of color seeking careers in the food industry.” Denise Woodard, Founder & CEO of Partake Foods

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Celebrating Black-owned Businesses

“We’re happy to see the strides Kroger is taking in its diversity efforts and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of Kroger’s diverse supplier choices. This is a wonderful opportunity for smaller, family-owned businesses like our own to engage with customers on a grander scale.” Larry W. Lee, CEO of Andy’s Seasoning

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Celebrating Black-owned Businesses

“As a Black female CEO and founder, I am passionate about raising awareness of Black and female entrepreneurship and increasing opportunities for women and people of color seeking careers in the food industry.” Denise Woodard, Founder & CEO of Partake Foods

Shop Now

Celebrating Black-owned Businesses

“We’re happy to see the strides Kroger is taking in its diversity efforts and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of Kroger’s diverse supplier choices. This is a wonderful opportunity for smaller, family-owned businesses like our own to engage with customers on a grander scale.” Larry W. Lee, CEO of Andy’s Seasoning

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Black-eyed Pea Chowder

This comforting recipe from Kroger Chef Paul Sturkey stars southern-style black-eyed peas for a simple, yet satisfying traditional dish.

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Cooking for Life

Chef Sturkey created these better-for-you recipes with the intention of balancing traditional favorites with healthier options. Each recipe is packed with flavor, but offers a healthier approach to classic cuisine.

Sweet Potatoes

Pork Tenderloin

Green Beans

Apple Crisp

Sweet Potatoes

Pork Tenderloin

Green Beans

Apple Crisp

Standing Together

We strive to reflect our communities, with a culture that empowers everyone to be their true self, inspires collaboration and feeds the human spirit.

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Supporting Black Owned Businesses

Whether it’s brands you’ll love or names you should know, we’re honored to highlight some of our favorite black-owned businesses and black entrepreneurs. Meet the innovative minds behind the brands we carry, get inspired with new recipes and learn how we’re working toward meaningful change together, with diversity and inclusion as our guiding principles.

Shop Black-Owned Businesses

Celebrate and elevate black businesses by shopping our curated collection of items from black-owned brands. Browse bath and body essentials, grocery staples, pet favorites, beauty must-haves and more.

Meet our Vendors

We’re helping bring diversity to the table. From family-owned businesses to larger organizations and everything in-between, this is where we’ll introduce you to you some of our stand-out, black-owned companies. Check out who we’re highlighting today and see what they have to say about their journey.

Cooking for Life

Watch Chef Paul Sturkey whip up something great. We feature recipe videos that show you how to make some of your favorite staples. For Black History Month, we’re showcasing a simple yet incredible specialty from the south, Black-Eyed Pea Chowder. Watch the video then shop the ingredients below.

Chef Paul Sturkey also shares a healthier approach to a few of our favorite classics. They’re just as flavorful as the dishes you grew up with, and they’re made with better-for-you ingredients. Enjoy gluten-free and keto-friendly Green Beans with Peppers and Onions, indulge in a gluten-free Apple Crisp and more.

Shop Your Favorite Products

Find your favorite products and everyday essentials. Shop curl enhancing creams, styling gels, leave-in conditioners and everything else you need to take on the day. Filter by brand or your preferred ways to shop to conveniently locate the items you need.

Standing Together

We strive to foster a culture that empowers everyone to be themselves and we're proud of our diverse associates. Get to know some of the talented individuals that help us feed the human spirit every day, and learn what they have to say about diversity, inclusion and working at Kroger.