5 best Black History Month food collaborations you need to know

Black History Month has been observed for 55 years to this date. It is usually celebrated between February 1 and March 1, every year. This year, many restaurants are collaborating with Black-owned businesses and individuals to promote Black History Month awareness.

This list includes some of your well-loved restaurants and eateries like McDonald's, Goldbelly, and even beverage companies like Pepsi and Fior.

Keep reading to learn about the Black History Month collaboration and partnerships.

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5 Black History Month food collaborations know about in 2025

Here are some of the brands that have introduced food collaborations to celebrate Black History Month 2025.

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Fior Scotch

Fior Scotch is breaking boundaries by being the only U.S. veteran-owned Scotch and the only Black-owned Scotch in the market. It was founded by retired Marine Major Eric Dominijanni and his brand has won numerous awards and medals in different competitions.

Fior Scotch is special because a portion of the sale of each and every bottle goes to funding 'Project Gratitude'. This project aims to help and support deployed troops, military children, and first responders, by sending them care packages.

To celebrate Black History Month, Fior is hosting scotch tastings in the Southeastern part of the country.

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McDonald's

McDonald's is collaborating with one of the most popular and upcoming female basketball players, Angel Reese. To celebrate Black History Month, they have partnered with Reese to introduce the limited-time 'The Angel Reese Special,' which includes a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with cheese, as well as an all-new BBQ sauce, fries, and your preferred soft drink.

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Pepsi

Pepsi is going big this year by collaborating with the National Battle of the Bands in honor of Black History Month in 2025. What is National Battle of the Bands, you ask? National Battle of the Bands showcase marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and has produced around $1.7 million in scholarships.

You can watch the Battle of the Bands 2025 on television as a part of the fifth installment in the film series, Celebrating Champions of Culture. You can also check their official website to know the exact dates and timings for the airing.

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Goldbelly

Goldbelly is celebrating Black History Month by putting a spotlight on some of their best dishes and this includes Black food makers. You can order from their website for doorstep delivery. Here is a list of meals made by Black-owned businesses you can order from Goldbelly:

• Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Streetbird
• Chicken and waffles from Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
• Banana pudding from The Puddery

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Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is another brand with an exciting collaboration to celebrate Black History Month. Pressed Juicery has teamed up with Black artists: Cortney Herron, Julian Jamaal Jones, and Sydneé Bethe, to change up the packaging of their pressed juices.

Head over to Pressed Juices now if you want to grab a bottle of these limited-time juice bottles. You can find them both online and in-store only for the month of February.

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These are some of the food collaborations that are celebrating Black History Month in their own unique way. Some of these collaborations have released limited-time products, so if you want to try them out, make your orders now.