Producer: Mina
Owner: Fouad Kallamni
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Found at the Littleton Co-op: Heat and eat soup and stews
Website: mina.co
Our modern day food systems were built on the backs of People of Color (POC), particularly the Black community, without making room to acknowledge their important contributions. During the month of February, celebrated as Black History Month, we take intentional moments to celebrate Black entrepreneurs, inventors, and businesses that have shaped the way we eat, drink, and live. Supporting a vibrant and diverse producer network is a yearlong goal of the Littleton Co-op, and we are proud to highlight BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) voices. Read more about Littleton Co-op’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work here.
Mina Kallamni grew up in Casablanca, Morocco, where she first tasted, and then created her own, harissa. After a lifetime of loving food, her son Fouad Kallamni found it only right to name their new line of Moroccan food products after his mother. Today, Mina is the celebration of Moroccan heritage and family recipes in the form of a line of Moroccan pantry staples like shakshuka and preserved lemons. And while introducing heritage staples to a wider audience is naturally what comes from creating a brand as accessible as Mina, it’s not the ultimate goal to make something that pleases everyone. “We’re a family business, so everything we do is a direct reflection of our family’s culture, traditions and style. Of course we pay attention to the marketplace and what consumers are interested in. But ultimately, our decisions about what to make, and how the brand shows up in the market, come down to what feels most authentic to our family,” says Fouad. To that end, Fouad and mother Mina still test all new product developments before they reach mass production. All their products are made in Morocco and many ingredients are sourced from local family farms.
Mina continues to balance recipe innovation with staying true to their roots. Consider expanding your palate with new-to-you cuisine flavors by picking up an authentically-Moroccan Mina product today!
Status of product availability at the Littleton Co-op, and labeling of producers (such as local, Black-Owned Business, NH-made, etc) and product status or ingredients (gluten-free, vegan, etc) is based on available information at time of publication. The food world is an ever-changing landscape and information presented here may not reflect the most up-to-date information available.
