29 naturals named to Inc. 5000 fastest-growing American companies
August 22, 2012
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Organic baby and toddler homestyle food company, best known for its first brand: HAPPYBABY. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $34.7 million Ranked #5 in the Food & Beverage category
This Austin-based company is the primary provider of pasture-raised eggs and poultry to Whole Foods Market. Founded: 2007 2011 Revenue: $4.9 million Ranked #1 in the Food & Beverage category
Frozen burrito, wraps, entrees and pizza maker using natural, local and organic ingredients. Founded: 2002 2011 Revenue: $9.5 million
All-natural and organic nut butters, including peanut, almond and hazelnut, as well as recent launches such as peanut butter cups and candy bars. Founded: 2004 2011 Revenue: $10.7 million
Vegan baked goods such as natural cookies, brownies and muffins that are high in protein. Founded: 1993 2011 Revenue: $4 million
Makers of popped potato and tortilla chips in a range of flavors. Founded: 2007 2011 Revenue: $73.3 million Ranked #8 in the Food & Beverage category
Makers of dried organic fruit snacks with no added sugars. Founded: 2005 2011 Revenue: $2.8 million
Organic crispy fruit snack makers. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $5.8 million
Connecticut-based restaurant that sells natural, humanely raised beef burgers without the hormones. Founded: 2006 2011 Revenue: $19.2 million Ranked #9 in the Food & Beverage category
Main products include natural FDA registered homeopathic medicines (Naturasil) and natural bug killers (Bed Bug Patrol). Founded: 2004 2011 Revenue: $4.3 million
Manufacturers of foods free from the eight most common allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Founded: 2001 2011 Revenue: $16.8 million
Makers of organic hemp, coconut and chia superfoods. Founded: 1999 2011 Revenue: $18.5 million
Makers of raw vegan supplements including plant-based protein blends, supergreens and liquid minerals. Founded: 2008 2011 Revenue: $5.4 million Ranked #10 in the Food & Beverage category
A celiac-owned family business that makes natural frozen gluten-free breads and pizzas distributed through UNFI. Founded: 2006 2011 Revenue: $3.3 million
Sustainable foods such as chocolate, quinoa, rice and sugar, sourced from small-scale, farmer-owned cooperatives. Founded: 2004 2011 Revenue: $4.4 million
Hormone-free Greek-yogurt behemoth whose 3-year growth has skyrocketed 2,662 percent. Founded: 2005 2011 Revenue: $633.9 million Ranked #3 in the Food & Beverage category
Vegan and meatless food products such as pizza, bacon, hot dogs, deli slices and holiday roasts. Founded: 1980 2011 Revenue: $20.4 million
Healthier snacks including baked fries, cheese puffs and Eat Your Vegetables chips. Founded: 2006 2011 Revenue: $9 million
Family-owned organic snack company that makes chips, sandwich cookies and crackers. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $13.2 million
A nationwide dietary supplement retailer that highlights supplements for weight loss, sports nutrition and general health. Founded: 2004 2011 Revenue: $65.5 million
Newly public company and makers of natural and organic foods such as mac & cheese, snacks, dressings and condiments. Founded: 1989 2010 Revenue: $110.1 million
Natural personal care company that features the sea buckthorn berry in its products. Founded: 2008 2011 Revenue: $3.8 million
Healthy school meals and vending programs, serving 600+ lunchrooms and more than 120,000 meals each day to students across the country Founded: 2006 2011 Revenue: $22.8 million Ranked #6 in the Food & Beverage category
Well-known for its KIND Bars, whole nut and fruit bars with transparent packaging, as well as healthy grain and granolas. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $59.7 million
Certified organic snacks and meals for babies and toddlers, packaged in BPA-free, eco-friendly pouches. Founded: 2007 2011 Revenue: $38.4 million Ranked #2 in the Food & Beverage category
Organic and gourmet spices and all-natural seasonings. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $7.8 million
A GMP-certified contract manufacturer that makes private label and custom vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements. Founded: 2003 2011 Revenue: $30.4 million
All-natural and organic frozen flatbreads and ready-made crusts. Founded: 1996 2011 Revenue: $10.6 million
All-natural and organic frozen flatbreads and ready-made crusts. Founded: 1996 2011 Revenue: $10.6 million
Inc. magazine released its 2012 Inc. 5000, a list of businesses spanning 25 industries, including food and beverage and consumer products and services. Among the fastest growers are these 28 companies in the natural products industry, including eight in the food and beverage category top 10.
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