A cozy marketplace featuring neatly arranged shelves stocked with artisanal products, including bottles, jars, and packaged goods. Shoppers in the background browse the selection, creating a warm and inviting holiday shopping atmosphere.

7 Alumnae-Owned Businesses to Support

In honour of International Women's Day on March 8th, we've curated a list of seven alumnae-owned businesses, ranging from delectable food to stylish fashion that deserves recognition and support. Let's inspire inclusion and encourage female entrepreneurship by supporting these alumnae-owned businesses - today and every day!

A hand adding fresh cilantro to a plant-based meal bowl filled with crispy tofu, greens, and vegetables, served with a side of dipping sauce in an eco-friendly container.

The Conscious Farm Kitchen

The Conscious Farm Kitchen is a farm-to-table prepared vegan meal delivery service, delivered to your door across Southern Ontario. The company prides itself for providing prepared meals that are fresh, organic, sustainable, nourishing, and delicious. View website.
Owner: Celeste Lopreiato, BA '18

A stack of dark chocolate squares on a brown background, with one piece slightly broken to reveal its rich texture.

Code Red - BioSnactive Foods Inc.

Code Red is delicious dark chocolate product containing bioactive ingredients, targeted to individuals experiencing menstrual pain. The product simultaneously provides the pleasure of eating indulgent dark chocolate, along with addressing muscle function as a form of self-care. The pre-portioned chocolate squares use 3 quality bioactive ingredients and no artificial flavours, preservatives, and additives. View website.
Owner: Jessica Ulbikas, B.Sc '22, M.Sc '24

LJ Turtle Aromatherapy

Discover Lj Turtle's lifestyle blends, created by a certified Aromatherapy Health Professional. These natural and undiluted essential oils will have you smelling amazing and feeling great. View website.
Owner: Lisa June, MA '20

Retea

Retea brings the joy of authentic, eco-friendly bubble tea to your home. Their DIY kits and reusable cups offer a sustainable, delicious experience for every bubble tea enthusiast! . View website.
Owner: Toby Zhou, BASc. '21

A woman wearing a white sweatshirt with bold black embroidered text reading "APRÈS SKI," smiling and holding the edge of her sweater.

Après Actif

Embrace the après-ski spirit with Après Actif's minimalist fashion. Inspired by the slopes, their stylish, durable apparel is designed for those who celebrate life's small victories and seek a better state of mind. 20% off your first order using promo code: GRYPHONS. View website.
Owner: Lauren Kurtz, B.Comm '15

Magic Oats

Magic Oats is a mission-driven brand offering a convenient, easy-to-use oat milk powder that is less wasteful, requires zero refrigeration and is travel-friendly. View website.
Owner: Lana Ogus-Bensimon, B.Comm '15

A plate of rich beef stew with tender carrots, pearl onions, and herbs served over creamy mashed potatoes, with a skillet of the dish in the background on a red placemat.

SPATULA Foods

SPATULA Foods is a Canadian gourmet meal kit company that uses innovative flash-freezing technology and offers over 40 restaurant-quality dishes, all ready in just 10 minutes using a pan and spatula. Recently featured on an episode of CBC's "Dragon's Den", SPATULA Foods secured a $500,000 investment from preferred Dragon, Arlene Dickinson. View website.
Owner: Shela Kwong, BASc. '12

Are you a U of G alum with a business? We’d love to support and promote alumni-owned businesses in the future. Share your business details with us by filling out this form: Submit Your Business Here. Stay connected and let us help showcase the incredible work of our U of G alumni community!