LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

LCBO is pleased to partner with Black Opportunity Fund, a community-led charitable organization that supports a prosperous Black Canada. Our partnership provides grants to Black entrepreneurs and their businesses in the beverage alcohol industry. Through the Black Beverage Alcohol Business Grant this year, we awarded $20,000 grants to seven Black businesses across Canada—helping them grow their ventures. Together our aim is to break down systemic barriers, create sustainable opportunities for Black entrepreneurs, and build a more equitable beverage alcohol industry in Canada. Enhancing Industry Diversity

ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL JOANIS

BIRA! As Canada’s first independent bottler of globally sourced, small-batch premium rum—and proudly Black-owned—Bira! brings rare, authentic sugarcane spirits to Canadian enthusiasts. Discover bold expressions from the South Pacific, South Africa, Venezuela, and Marie-Galante—with more to come from rum regions around the world.

LS CREAM LIQUEUR Experience this award-winning cordial inspired by cremas, the celebratory specialty of Haiti. Taste notes of coconut, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon, mixed with fresh cream and neutral grain spirits. Low in lactose, gluten free and made with all natural ingredients, LS Cream exudes luxury, staying true to Caribbean tradition.

“Access to this funding helps us strengthen our B.C. and Alberta presence and expand into Ontario’s pre mium spirits market.”

“These funds help us lay the groundwork to enter the Ontario market and proudly share LS Cream’s unique Caribbean heritage.”

LS CREAM LIQUEUR

BIRA! VENEZUELA

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