Tag: Factory

The Bronx’s Sol Cacao Preserves Cocoa Farming History While Looking to The Future

The Maloney brothers weave their Trinidadian roots into their craft chocolate, and want to expand for the next generation

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In the Bronx’s historic piano manufacturing district, Port Morris, history is being created once again. Since 2017, the neighborhood’s been home to Sol Cacao—the Bronx’s first bean-to-bar chocolate factory, run by three brothers: Dominic, Nicholas and Daniel Maloney, who are ethically crafting a rare, authentic taste of Caribbean cacao. Despite the fact that this 100% Black-owned company only launched in 2016 (originally in Harlem), Sol …

Filson Factory Tour

A visit to the birthplace of Seattle's favorite "unfailing goods"

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Filson’s continued growth is a testament to the lasting power of quality goods, attention to detail and never taking shortcuts. Since 1897, the Seattle-based brand has outfitted explorers and pioneers with equipment and apparel necessary for survival and adventures in the outdoors. In recent years, they’ve garnered a cult-like following from a more fashion-focused crowd, who look to their authentic heritage aesthetic for bags, briefcases …

Cool Hunting Video: S. B. Foot Tanning Company

One of the last major American tanneries has been producing high-quality hides for over 100 years

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Last year, our friends at Red Wing Shoes invited us out to explore their factory in Minnesota. And, right next door to Red Wing is S.B. Foot Tanning Company. Established in 1872 by the Foot family, the business was eventually purchased by Red Wing Shoes and now provides the shoemaker with all the hides that make up their line of footwear. S.B. Foot’s all-American cattle …