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Our journey from a kitchen in Syria, to a farmer's market in Austin, and now to stores across the nation, has been about infusing the meals of our past with modern flavors. Made in the traditional way with only simple ingredients, and no preservatives.
The Falafel are available in Traditional, Garlic & Herb, Turmeric, and Three Cheese varieties. With the exception of Three Cheese, all of the Falafel is dairy free, gluten free, soy free, nut free, non-GMO, vegan, and plant-based.
The Kibbeh, a beef croquette made with a savory beef and bulgur wheat crust, is Halal, dairy free, soy free, and nut free.
We want to nourish the community through more than food, although that’s a delicious start. Our goal is to provide the ability to share more of the world with loved ones while not having to spend hours preparing. To our customers, we share the gift of more quality time with the people they love, alongside delicious, authentic Mediterranean food.
Afia, which means "to your health!" in Arabic, is a female-majority and minority owned business in Austin, TX. Afia is available for purchase at Farmhouse Delivery, H-E-B, Sunbasket, Walmart, and afiafoods.com.
The Falafel are available in Traditional, Garlic & Herb, Turmeric, and Three Cheese varieties. With the exception of Three Cheese, all of the Falafel is dairy free, gluten free, soy free, nut free, non-GMO, vegan, and plant-based.
The Kibbeh, a beef croquette made with a savory beef and bulgur wheat crust, is Halal, dairy free, soy free, and nut free.
We want to nourish the community through more than food, although that’s a delicious start. Our goal is to provide the ability to share more of the world with loved ones while not having to spend hours preparing. To our customers, we share the gift of more quality time with the people they love, alongside delicious, authentic Mediterranean food.
Afia, which means "to your health!" in Arabic, is a female-majority and minority owned business in Austin, TX. Afia is available for purchase at Farmhouse Delivery, H-E-B, Sunbasket, Walmart, and afiafoods.com.
Overview
Location
United States, Texas, Austin
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2015
Investors 1
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| Dec 21, 2020 | AFIA receives $200,000 to support pet food, feed exports | ARLINGTON, VA. — The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) announced Dec. 17 it has received $200,000 in funding to increase global access of animal food products manufactured in the United States. Funding was provided by the US Departm... |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Chobani Incubator’s diverse new cohort illustrates new focus to lift up underrepresented entrepreneurs | “For the third year in a row, all venture capital funding to female founders or co-founders is hovering at about just 2% across verticals, and for founders of color, particularly African Americans, it is a minutia of a percentage – not even... |
| Afia | “Afia Falafel and Kibbeh are made from our family recipes and are prepared in the traditional way, with only simple ingredients, and no preservatives. Available frozen, Afia products fit a range of dietary needs, including gluten-free, hala... |
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FAQ about Afia Foods
When was Afia Foods founded?
Afia Foods was founded in 2015.
What has the press written about Afia Foods?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Afia Foods, among them “AFIA receives $200,000 to support pet food, feed exports” (Dec 21, 2020) and “Chobani Incubator’s diverse new cohort illustrates new focus to lift up underrepresented entrepreneurs” (Mar 18, 2019).
Is Afia Foods still active?
Yes, Afia Foods is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 21, 2020.