Mina

Named for the matriarch of the family, Mina exists to bring the beauty and abundance of Moroccan food and culture to tables everywhere, for generations to come.

Mina’s journey began on the shores of Casablanca, where the scent of Moroccan recipes drifting from open kitchen windows. Inspired, she began to experiment with these recipes. Her passion for cooking led her to Paris, where she immersed herself in the demanding techniques of French cuisine, honing her skills in one of the world's most prestigious food capitals. Mina’s next chapter took her to New York City, where she used her culinary expertise and love for food to launch a catering business. The business quickly flourished, attracting an elite clientele who appreciated her unique, high-end Moroccan-inspired feasts.

After retiring, Mina’s children continued her legacy by launching Mina, a line of authentic Moroccan pantry staples in 2010. The brand started with her signature harissa and expanded to include a variety of Moroccan essentials such as shakshuka sauce, tagine cooking sauces, preserved lemons, olives, and extra virgin olive oil. Made with non-GMO ingredients, many sourced from family farms in Morocco, Mina products focus on offering natural, high-quality food that stays true to Moroccan culinary traditions.