

We love supporting our community, and we’re happy to offer a wide selection of local, minority-owned brands. Get a glimpse of a few of our brands who’ll be featured at our events!

Since our founding in 1948, Affy Tapple — the creator of The Original Caramel Apple — has been a Chicago tradition. The Caramel Apples we introduced to the marketplace over 70 years ago still use the same, homemade, delicious recipe! We are proud to have had our products in local grocery stores throughout Chicagoland and continue to be a family favorite for generations.


Christian-based, family-owned and operated Chicago bakery, most famous for its delicious caramel cakes.


Hot sauce can reduce the risk of cancer, aches, joint pain, stress, and depression. Spicy food can promote the production of serotonin and other feel-good hormones. All of your dosing should be in Best Chef hot sauces.


For a healthy snack, “Have some guts and go and buy Best Fruits & Nuts”! It can help with preventing cancer, heart disease, blood clotting, and high blood pressure.


Co-founders Pernell & Rod created BLK & Bold with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community, specifically for the youth. With that philosophy, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned to pouring into children the confidence, exposure, and guidance for them to be the best version of themselves. Coffee for you, impact for our youth.



The greatest and most creative of all barbecue sauces stemming from 3 generations of family recipes.


Female-owned, Chicago-based company providing a line of great-tasting sauces that are lower in sodium, sugar, carbs and calories than many national brands. Check out the website below for delicious healthy recipes!


Eating to Live is a manufacturer of health conscious prepared comfort foods known for their line of “World’s Greatest Greens”. Not only do we manufacture food products, we also teach families how to begin eating to live. Our Founder, David Fuller, has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and is fortunate enough to hire and mentor former students to help him build his brand, and help hundreds of others pursue their food passions. To us, food and a healthy diet is a holistic change agent that can change the world. The concept of “Eating To Live” is more than just a name... to us, it’s a lifestyle.


Funkytown Brewery was created by co-owners & homebrewers, Richard Bloomfield, Gregory Williams and Zachary Day. It’s a high-quality beer crafted with representation and inclusion at its core. This beer was crafted with your palate, beliefs, community, expression, and music tastes in mind.


Golden Krust’s mission is to provide customers with authentic, tasty Jamaican patties and relevant Caribbean cuisine in convenient settings and sizes, provide outstanding customer service while keeping our community and values close, and give the taste of the Caribbean to the world!


Our family-owned, Grade A beans and vegetables are all-natural and canned without any added preservatives. In 2013, Goode Foods introduced the baby food brand Pic Select Fresh, which is currently available in 22 Jewel-Osco stores around the city of Chicago. “If it’s Goode, it’s Good.”


Our formulations blend rich botanicals like mango butter, shea butter, coconut oil, and herbal extracts designed to moisturize, strengthen, and define textured hair.



Family-owned Chicago business providing tangy, flavorful barbecue sauce for all of your grilling needs. “One Lick and That’s It!”


Love Cork Screw, founded by Chrishon Lampley and launched in Chicago, offers the sophisticated and novice wine enthusiasts a range of choices for any palate. Equating to 1% of the industry as a Black-owned wine company, each sleek wine bottle is unique, colorful, whimsical and fun.


Delicious dinner rolls, buns and coffee cakes made fresh daily in Elk Grove Village.


Michele Foods, a minority and woman-owned company, produces specialty rich and creamy breakfast syrups which are truly “good over everything”. The signature syrup recipe was developed by Michele’s great-great-grandmother and passed down through her family for three generations.


Mix Match Popcorn is a minority-owned, family-operated business founded in 1992. Based in Chicagoland, we specialize in handcrafted popcorn with bold, unique flavors that bring people together. Proudly rooted in tradition and creativity, we aim to deliver high-quality snacks that add joy to every occasion!


Born and raised and proudly made in Chicago by Best Chicago Meat Co., Moo & Oink has brought the “Thrill of the Grill” for over 50 years. Products include hot & mild beef, turkey and pork links, breaded chicken, rib tips and beef and turkey patties.


Moor’s Brewing Company is a trailblazing Black-owned beer brand that pays homage to the rich history of African heritage and the craftsmanship of the “Original Craftsmen.” Each brew reflects the company’s dedication to quality and storytelling, resonating with a growing community of loyal ambassadors who share the brand’s vision.


Made locally since 1950, Mumbo BBQ sauce is Chicago’s original hometown brand. Our premium homestyle sauces come in 3 varieties and are preservative-free, gluten-free and contain no high fructose corn syrup.


We’re one of the nation’s oldest African American owned and operated businesses. Our famous Hot Smoked Sausage and Hot Head Cheese are still “As Good as You Remember!” Equally delicious are our Chicken Hot Links and Chicken Polish. “Stick a Fork in it!”


ProudMumGifts, a minority and woman-owned company. Founder Barbara McMichael started supplying low cost Inspirational, Motivational and Ethnic gift items to JewelOsco in 2005.


Chicago-style pizza produced in more than 20 varieties -- The only Black-owned pizza manufacturing company in the world!


Antonio and Caryn Riley created a line of sauces and ribs after entering their family’s annual “Rib Off.” From entering a BBQ competition, they learned they needed their own signature flavor of seasonings and sauces to really elevate the meat. So, they developed some recipes in their kitchen, and when family and friends loved it so much, Riley’s Ribz was born!


You can expect the best taste from SaVia’s Aloe & Fruit drinks, Coconut drinks and Coconut Milk drinks. SaVia Aloe Vera is refreshingly hydrating with a touch of natural sweetness. Distributed by ASC Distributors.


We think out of the box, not bake out the box! All things Sweet & Delicious are made from scratch. Family-owned business, based in South Holland and started by chef Marcus J. at the age of 19. Providing gourmet Butter, Strawberry Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies and Signature Cake Jars.


The WM. Doolittle LL Company was founded in 1981 by William Doolittle located in Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, the WM. Doolittle LL Company introduced the Special Taste brand that consists of meatloaf seasoning, original, mild spicy seafood and chicken breading. Their philosophy of giving the consumers quality products at the lowest possible prices has allowed the Special Taste products see remarkable sales success and consumer satisfaction!



“Eat right with Tasty Delite”. Tasty Delite Brand is an international cooking sensation! Tasty Delite’s 3 in 1 Seasoned Coating Mixes- Bake, fry, or grill on all meats and vegetables with Tasty Delite’s 3 in 1 Seasoned Coating Mixes. For an all natural and affordable staple, buy Tasty Delite Brand Products.

At our 26th annual Black History Month celebration, shoppers enjoyed live music, giveaways, coupons and product highlights from many of the amazing minority-owned brands carried on Jewel-Osco's shelves! Check out the sights and sounds from 2025's Black History Month celebration!
Shoppers were greeted with special savings, freebies, and a preview of all the particiapting brands!
Family-Ism brought smiles to all with balloon art and fun face painting designs!
Raffle winner posed with JOJO and gift basket full of goodies from participating brands!
Shoppers enjoyed listening to live jazz music at the events!
Jewel-Osco is awarding a $2,000 charitable contribution to The Honeycomb Project in support of Chicken and Waffles at Frida's. For more than a decade, The Honeycomb Project has served as Chicago’s go-to organization for family volunteering and civic engagement. Kids ages 3-17 discover their power to shape the future through immersive programs that provide vital resources and support to 50+ local nonprofits.




Celebrate culture, tradition, and community through engaging events for all ages right at your local store!