Stacy's Rise Pies, available now through Thanksgiving, aim to help drive awareness of the disparity in funding for women business owners.

While Stacy’s Pita Chips is known for its chips, the brand also has a deeper purpose: supporting women entrepreneurs through its annual mentorship program, the Stacy’s Rise Project.

More than 3,200 business owners participated in a pitch contest to receive $50,000 from the Ingredients for Success initiative, as well as mentoring, coaching, resources and tools from the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

Three promising business owners chosen from over 3,200 submissions win business coaching from the National Black Chamber of Commerce and a $50,000 investment each.

Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce, has announced the launch of its Ingredients for Success Initiative.

American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of ASR Group, has made a strategic investment in Bonumose, Inc. to produce and commercialize lower-cost, plant-based alternative sweeteners tagatose and allulose.

JPG Resources, The Movitz Group and The Litchfield Fund are launching Brandjectory, a virtual platform designed to enable emerging food & beverage and other natural products brands, and accredited investors interested in the space, to easily build relationships and have meaningful conversations before, during and after a capital raise.