American Indian Foods

Achukma Pecan Oil in Coleman, Oklahoma, began when father and son Dan and Mark Hamilton, members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, needed to figure out a new business plan. With help from the Choctaw Nation Agriculture Outreach Program, in 2016 Achukma Pecan Oil was in business. Achukma is a Choctaw word suggested by Mark’s mother meaning “pure.” Their oil is 100-percent pure virgin, and is cold pressed similarly to how olive oil is made.

Products: Pecans & Pecan Oil

Location: Coleman, OK

Founder and CEO, Michelle Huff launched Bare Beans in 2018 to bring value-added benefits to a crop already growing on her family’s farm. During her 18 years in the fresh produce industry, Michelle recognized the increasing demand for value-added foods. When she looked at the crops her fourth-generation farmer husband was growing, beans stood out as the opportunity that became Bare Beans.

Products: Beans

Location: Rupert, ID

Products: Najavo dried steamed corn cereal 

Location: Shiprock, NM

Busy Family Farm is located on five acres in rural East Lewis County, Washington with an acre in actual production and having capacity for expansion. Nobel fir Christmas tree plantings are scheduled to increase in 2022. Busy Family Farm is less about volume and more about growing a variety of the freshest produce (that seasonally varies). 

Products: apples, pears, Italian plums, elderberry, fig, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, goji berry, seasonal vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, and roots for use in cooking and non-edible salves

Products: Maple syrup, wild rice, wild leek salt, strawberry vinegar, maple vinegar

Location: L'Anse, MI

Frybruddas LLC represents the fusion of traditional Native American heritage and modern entrepreneurial drive. Based in Montana the company is led by Jathan Moreno Sr alongside his wife Rachael Moreno, son Antonio Moreno, and family member Jade BlueEarth focused on bringing authentic flavors to a broader audience. The mission of Frybruddas is simple yet profound to share the cultural significance of indigenous staples while building a sustainable future for the entire Moreno and BlueEarth families. This includes Melvin Moreno, Nino Moreno, Jathan Moreno Jr, and Barbara Martin. At the core of the business are the flagship products Native Frybread Mix and Bandit Camp Bread also known as Bannock. These are not just dry mixes they are carefully crafted recipes that utilize high quality ingredients to ensure a perfect result every time. The Native Frybread Mix is available in convenient one pound and two pound resealable Mylar bags designed to maintain freshness and provide ease of use for home cooks and commercial kitchens alike. Bandit Camp Bread offers a unique take on traditional bannock providing a versatile base for various meals. The focus of Frybruddas LLC has evolved to prioritize wholesale partnerships and community centric growth. By transitioning into a licensed commercial facility the company has scaled its production capabilities to meet the demands of retail outlets across Montana. This shift allows the brand to maintain its Montana Made integrity while providing consistent supply to partners like local specialty shops. Every bag sold contributes to a shared vision for growth. Jathan Moreno Sr and the family are committed to using the business as a vehicle for family empowerment specifically aiming to support siblings and future generations through economic self sufficiency. They also hope to someday help out on their tribal reservations. Hustle is rooted in respect for the past and a clear eyed look toward the future.

Products: Wild rice, traditionally-harvested and crafted indigenous teas, herbs, plant and herb infused salves, tinctures, handmade soaps, and crafts

Products: Red and White Tepary Beans, Pima Lima Beans, & more

Location: Tucson, AZ

Products: Pure Maple Syrup, Native Wild Rice

Location: Sawyer, MN

Our fast casual restaurant, Tocabe, an American Indian Eatery, is one of the country’s only American Indian-owned and operated restaurants. Our online commerce site, Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace, connects people to Indigenous ingredients and ready-made meals.

Products: Wild rice, dried beans, dried corn and grains and bison

Location: Denver, CO

Products: Frybread Mix

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Yowela Farms produces several Indigenous corn, hand-harvested wild rice, pasture-raised beef and poultry, chicken and duck eggs, hand-harvested wild rice, and maple and box elder syrup.

Products: Several Indigenous corn, hand-harvested wild rice, pasture-raised beef and poultry, chicken and duck eggs, hand-harvested wild rice, and maple and box elder syrup