Paige Kizer is an emotional storyteller that engages her audience with her bluesy, soulful, and powerful delivery. Releasing music over the years, Paige focuses on positive messages that can live in sacred and secular worlds and can resonate with her listeners. Can go from a trio, a quartet, a quintet, and a full seven-piece band. Perfect for any occasion.
Over 20 years ago, Robin Rock began her career at a small station in Rensselaer, Indiana, as a part-time news reporter and station mascot—a role that often required wearing a warm cat suit, even in the heat of summer. Although she initially planned to attend college and major in communications, her path led her directly into the career she had always dreamed of. Sometimes, things have a way of working out just as they should. Today, you can listen to her midday on 93.9 Lite FM!
Shoppers learned from an expert at Jewel-Osco’s Floral Department as they showcased stunning spring floral arrangements!
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Since founding in 1948, Affy Tapple — the creator of The Original Caramel Apple — has been a Chicago and Midwest tradition. The Caramel Apples they introduced to the marketplace 75 years ago still use the same delicious recipe today, eaten by generations of customers in Chicago and beyond!
Apothic was inspired by Apotheca, a mysterious place where wine was blended and stored in 13th century Europe. Crafted by Winemaker, Debbie Juergenson and her team, they seek to tell a story—of drama, intrigue, or romance—with each Apothic wine. These bold and captivating wines tell a unique and intriguing story with each sip.
Bonafide Provisions was founded by Sharon Brown, a Clinical Nutritionist, and her husband, Reb Brown, a professionally-trained chef, who used food as medicine to transform the health of their son and thousands of Sharon’s nutrition clients across the country. At Bonafide Provisions, we are committed to making all of our products the same way you would in your own kitchen – NO shortcuts, NO funky ingredients, ever. Our award-winning line of cooking broths, bone broths, paleo soups, and wellness cups to-go are made with only the highest quality, certified organic ingredients to deliver delicious, wellness-promoting foods that are as rich in nutrients as they are in flavor.
Butcher Boy has been a household name, delighting generation after generation with the highest quality, best tasting and reasonably priced oils.
Since the early 1900’s, the Martinez family settled in the plains of Sinaloa, Mexico. They turned their attention to learn the rich traditions of the Mexican culinary arts, and have created quality salsa recipes and a love of salsa making through generations of experience. The joy of freshly picked tomatoes and vegetables, their smell, color, taste and texture inspired the Martinez family to use these through their world of salsas. Casa Martinez salsas are Authentic and Premium, made with Fresh Vegetables, no canned tomatoes or tomato paste. Our salsas are expertly crafted with fresh and flavorful ingredients to create unique varieties.
Char Crust elevates the taste of all meats, fish, and even veggies. Char Crust® dry-rub seasonings continue to wow both home cooks and chefs with 11 chef-created flavors, all made in small batches with only the best herbs and spices. Char Crust elevates the taste of all meats, fish, and even veggies.
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 for delicious, healthy recipes!
Chloe Wines offer the structure and depth of exceptional fruit sourced from the world’s preeminent growing regions to create elegant wines with sophisticated intensity. Made for wine enthusiasts who appreciate all things extraordinary and timeless, the Chloe Wine Collection is crafted to inspire your own memorable occasions.
Cooper Street Granola Bakes are all-naturally delicious and satisfying, packed with calcium, potassium, omega 3, ancient super-food grains that include chia seeds, golden flax seeds, 100% whole grain oats, buckwheat, quinoa, and pumpkin seeds, with real Michigan fruits and other wholesome ingredients. They are also nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, low sodium and sugar, and low calorie. Guilt-free snacks you’ll feel good about!
Dalmatia uses only first-class fruit, which means it is free from bruising or damage and is equivalent in quality to what one would buy in the produce department. They hand inspect and hand clean every fig. Their fruit is procured from Northern and Eastern Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, coastal Dalmatia, and other Mediterranean regions.
Celebrity party planner and author, Debi Lilly believes in elegant and easy design ideas for all. She is on a one-woman mission to inspire, educate, and share her twenty years of party planning and stylist tips, tricks and DIY designs to elevate celebrations for any occasion, everywhere, coast to coast. These and more of her stylist secrets are shared in her magazine and book “A Perfect Event” and her floral arrangements are available in Jewel-Osco stores.
It all started in 1994 when Erin Baker rented the 4-H kitchen at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds with a vision of baking her way to a better life. Inspired by her mother's healthy baking and equipped with a KitchenAid mixer, she developed a revolutionary new way to enjoy breakfast. The Original Breakfast Cookie was born!
ERIS was inspired by the Greek goddess known for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, creating chaos as everyone scrambled for its beauty. As cider makers in a city of over 100 breweries and women in a male-dominated industry, ERIS knows what it’s like not to be invited to the party. That’s why they focus on inclusivity, approachability, and accessibility in everything they do.
Jing founded Fly By Jing in 2018, inspired by the amazing flavors of her hometown Chengdu and its famous fly restaurants— soulful hole-in-the-wall eateries so good they attract diners like flies.
In 2010, GT Universe started as a consultancy, overseeing Jewel-Osco’s Hispanic Heritage and Black History programs. Through the years, we have grown our own activation team who plan and execute price point and ad activity, merchandising plans, social and digital efforts, and of course, impactful events in collaboration with 150 brand ambassadors from Chicago to the East Coast.
Today, GT Universe is proudly a woman-owned company, who works with more than 200 brand, broker, distributor and retail partners every year. We also plan an array of large-scale, multifaceted cultural and specialty events like launch parties, summer grilling programs, and even this FAB Women celebration!
Imagery Estate Winery was forged from a thirst for experimentation, dedicated to crafting rare wines from uncommon varietals and character-rich vineyards. We shine the spotlight on interesting varietals that are all too often swallowed up in big blends. Worldly wines like Malbec, Tempranillo, and Lagrein will broaden the horizon of anyone, from aspiring wino to seasoned connoisseur.
Handcrafting Inspiro Tequila is a meticulous process that is never rushed, always thoughtful. From precisely cutting the agave to luna resting our blanco in oak barrels, we know that the extra time we take will reveal itself sip after silky sip of Inspiro Tequila.
Lifeway Foods, a leading force in the natural foods category since 1986, offers various cultured products to fit into each person’s individual healthy lifestyle. Their deliciously tart and tangy Lifeway Kefir, child-focused Lifeway ProBugs, versatile Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and vegan-certified Lifeway Oat are all probiotic powerhouses designed to support the microbiome. In 2002, Lifeway’s CEO and president, Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm at the age of 27. Since then, Julie has grown Lifeway’s annual revenues from $12 million in 2002 to over $119 million in 2021. With continued innovation and a fervent passion for health and wellness, Julie continues to guide Lifeway’s upward trajectory as we move into 2023 and beyond.
Lil Bucks, America's buckwheat brand, began with a life-changing acai bowl by the beach in Australia. Blown away by the texture and nutrition of the buckwheat being used as a granola on the bowl, Chicago-native Emily (the founder) became obsessed with this superfood, and is on a mission to share the love of buckwheat with crunch-lovin’, health-conscious Americans! Try their Clusterbucks, grain-free superfood clusters, on your yogurt or enjoy for a protein-packed, gluten free snack!
Luna Bay was born out of a desire to make a change in the beverage industry - to brew something better for ourselves, our minds, our planet. From that desire, we created naturally brewed Yerba Mate tea-based beverages with wholesome, ethically sourced ingredients.
The Riboli Family has made a commitment to producing the highest quality grapes from estate vineyards in Monterey and Paso Robles. Our vineyards are meticulously farmed to yield grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas, while our winemaking techniques creates unique wines of the highest quality and character. Our wine celebrates Maddalena Riboli’s vision and passion that helped shape both the family and the San Antonio Winery's legacy.
We all deserve better. Better quality. Better ingredients. Better value. That's why our bakers handpick the freshest, natural pantry ingredients and why we freeze our products, locking in all the goodness without any additives or preservatives. We're about good, clean baking for the people, by the people. Because when we eat good, we feel good. When we feel good, we live good. And when we live good, it's all good.
Enjoy the best-tasting naturally gluten-free cookies in either convenient pre-baked varieties or bake at home cookie mixes.
In 1984 Michele began to manufacture her specialty breakfast syrups and Michele Foods was born. That same year, Michele secured the top two largest retail chains in the Chicagoland area, which took her out of the basement and into 400 retail chains. She went on to become the 1st minority supplier for Denny’s, the 1st minority supplier for Wal-Mart, and over the years she has partnered with some of the most respected food companies in the world—General Mills and Sara Lee.
Milo’s was founded as a restaurant in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton after Milo returned from serving our country in World War II. Milo’s philosophy was simple: use high quality, natural ingredients, listen to your customers, and never sacrifice taste. This vision still guides us today as we source natural ingredients and never add colors or preservatives.Seventy-five years later, Milo’s is still a family-owned business and also a Certified Women Owned Business with corporate headquarters in Bessemer, Alabama. Milo’s is also a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer devoted to sustainable practices and the stewardship of local communities and the environment.
Moo & Oink is a legendary brand that enjoys a large and loyal following. Why? It’s because of their strong commitment to making the very best meat products and grilling essentials. They've become famous for their Chicago-style full and meaty rib tips, their hot and mild hot links, and their new pork riblets.
We know delicious barbecue sauce, after all, we’ve been making it since 1950, one mouthwatering batch at a time. For generations, the legendary flavor of MUMBO BBQ SAUCE has tantalized the taste buds of diehard flavor seekers from coast to coast. At rib joints, wing spots, backyard barbecues or in the kitchen, MUMBO SAUCE has the flavor you crave.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is our way of carrying on our family heritage, honoring the land we love so much, celebrating our passion for farm fresh food, and sharing it all with the people we consider our extended family – cheese lovers all across the country who can now experience the incredible flavors created from our small, family-run dairy farm.
Seven Sundays is Unapologetically Real. Our cereals are made with 100% real food—no artificial or “natural” flavors, no dyes or preservatives, no weird stuff ever!
We make our Butter Cookies the Old Fashioned Way, with Real Vanilla Extract, All Butter (No Margarine) and with Real Internationally grown Vanilla Beans for extra quality.
We create Feel-Good Food. Comforting and convenient foods crafted with quality ingredients and homemade taste that also help the community you work hard in every day. No guilt, only good feels here.
As my business expanded, I was constantly outgrowing my workspace and eventually decided to purchase and rehab a larger building in an economically disadvantaged area. In my new home I have become embedded in the community, continuing my mission of donating to local food pantries and faith-based organizations, as well as operating with a staff comprised entirely of minorities. Although my physical location has changed throughout the years, my commitment to produce the highest quality popcorn has not. I will only use the finest ingredients possible, including locally sourced seed, healthy coconut oil and a bit of salt. Naturally, my popcorn will always be available in environmentally friendly 100% recyclable packaging. I hope you thoroughly enjoy my popcorn, popped and packed by hand with love and pride each day in my own manufacturing facility. XO Kim
So Good So You is proud to be a women-owned company with a female-controlled board and puts an emphasis on the empowerment of women with every decision we make. So Good So You probiotic juice shots are a convenient and delicious way to get a nutrient-dense boost of superfoods that help you feel so good while also doing good for the planet. A bonus? All of our shots are produced with 100% renewable energy and made with only the best ingredients. Always.
Sweet Loren’s, Inc. is a clean food company that is redefining what it means to be delicious, better-for-you, and convenient. Sweet Loren's offers irresistible cookie dough made from simple, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, plant-based ingredients, and nut-free ingredients. All products are safe-to-eat raw, with place & bake packaging as well and tubs of creamy edible cookie dough.
Indulgent Nutrition™ means eating great-tasting foods made with simple ingredients you can actually pronounce. Our simple, plant-based ingredients allow us to dream up healthy indulgences that are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of sugar alcohols. We make it our job to do the work for you, so you spend more time enjoying what’s under the wrapper rather than trying to figure out what’s in it.
Over 20 years ago, Sue & her late husband Greg White started Whitehaven Winery after arriving in the Marlborough Sounds. Today the winery is headed by Sue White where she has made Whitehaven a global award winning brand. Every bottle of Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc carries the anchor insignia, which is a mark of Whitehaven’s exceptional quality from an extraordinary region.
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a wholesome meal masterpiece. That’s why we’re in the business of making our high-quality, easy-to-use Asian cooking products. Our sauces, batter mixes, and cookbook are designed to make your life easier and to bring some cultural flare to your meals at home.
To celebrate and hear the stories of the amazing women-owned and women-led companies in the food and beverage industry, the FAB Women Event series was created for Jewel-Osco! For our 3rd annual celebration, we hosted in-store events that featured product showcases from our women-owned businesses, raffles, and a check donation to the Network on Executive Women! We also held a virtual FAB discussion panel that included fun recipes and featured the business owners behind some great women-owned and women-led brands!
Shoppers were greeted with a Welcome Table full of freebies like coffee mugs, sunglasses, coasters, pens, reusable totes and more! Plus, it previewed all the women-owned brands featured throughout the event!
FAB Women “Slim Kim” posed with her display and a shopper who purchased her gourmet popcorn!
Shoppers took a sip of women-owned wine, and toasted to their success!
There were so many samples, goodies and freebies!
After battling cancer in her early twenties, Loren Brill Castle began experimenting with different ingredients, to create a natural, safe-to-eat raw, cookie dough!
As the last couple years have been challenging, Lidia travels throughout big and small cities in America to share the inspiring stories of resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their lives, found purpose in serving their communities, and turned their loss into inspiring accomplishments.
Simek’s, the women-owned quality frozen food products company, boosts social responsibility in 2021 by donating 1.2 million meals through its collaboration with Feeding America® and remove more than 17,509 pounds of ocean-bound plastic from the environment since the launch of the partnership with RePurpose Global.
Susan Morris is praised for her nearly 40-year career, deep expertise, and strong industry reputation, calling her the ideal leader for the company’s next chapter.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, owner of restaurant Mason Dixie Biscuit Co., Ayeshah Abuelhiga had to make the wrenching decision to close her resaurant's doors. In a twist, her second business that makes frozen biscuits and other frozen baked goods, has experienced significant growth during the pandemic.
"So Good So You is built to ensure health, wellness, and organic for all,” said Rita Katona, founder and chief brand & innovation officer of the Minneapolis-based company.
Enlisting in the military and traveling the world motivated Charboy's founder Pamela Jones to open her own restaurant—and eventually launch a line of sauces.
Meet Lifeway Kefir’s President and CEO, Julie Smolyansky, to find out more about the family-run business and how it is making a difference by giving back to healthcare workers, food banks and more throughout the nation
In just four years in business, Simple Mills has catapulted to success with the #1 best-selling natural baking mix, #1 best-selling natural cracker, and #2 best-selling natural cookie in the market.
Progressive Grocer's 2025 Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) awards celebrate women in the North American food retail and grocery industries who have blazed a trail in their organizations.
After being in San Diego, a hub for hard kombucha and craft beer, Bridget Connelly had the idea to start Luna Bay Booch - first woman-founded-and-led hard kombucha brand on the market!
Co-Founder and President Tracy Galindo started GT Universe as a consultancy, overseeing Jewel-Osco’s Hispanic Heritage and Black History programs. Through the years, this women-owned company has become a go-to for launching new products and getting re-discovered by audiences.
Jewel-Osco is awarding a $25,000 charitable contribution to WINGS Program. Their mission is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. For more info, visit wingsprogram.com
