Somali-owned Hoyo will soon see its sambusas in Lunds, Chowgirl and a new batch of school districts

Hoyo, a frozen sambusa business founded by three Somali sisters, will relocate to a $1. 6 million commercial kitchen in Minneapolis to meet rising demand. The move is supported by $500,000 bridge loans from the African Development Center and Neighborhood Development Center. CEO Ghita Worcester stated that production will double to 8,000 sambusas daily, addressing current shortfalls. The sambusas will be available at Lunds & Byerlys starting in July, marking a significant expansion for the 10-year-old company.

Hoyo serves 29 Minnesota school districts and 62 grocery stores, including co-ops and refuel stations. Soon, it will also partner with Chowgirls at the Guthrie and additional school districts in Minnesota. Hoyo has attracted contracts from districts in Ohio, California, and Virginia, spurred by coverage on NPR and BBC. This expansion positions Hoyo to showcase its products at the Minnesota State Fair, further enhancing its visibility.