Every year, Inc. magazine publishes a list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. This year, 128 food and beverage companies made the list (compared to 151 companies in 2018).
Last year’s top food company, Home Chef, was nowhere to be seen on the 2019 list, after the company’s 2018 acquisition by Kroger. For 2019 the highest ranking food company at #3 is Cece’s Veggie Co., with a three year growth rate of 23,880% and 2018 revenue of $24.9 million.
The list reflects the trend of plant-based, with four of the six fastest growing food companies in that space. Here’s the complete list of food and beverage companies to make the 2019 Inc. 5000.
| Inc. Rank | Company | Product/Service | 3-Year Growth |
| 3 | Cece’s Veggie Co. | Organic vegetable noodles and riced veggies | 23,880% |
| 13 | nutpods | Plant-based dairy-free creamer | 11,623% |
| 62 | Chomps | Healthier versions of meat snacks | 4,469% |
| 70 | 4th & Heart | Grass-fed ghee butter products | 4,283% |
| 114 | Sweet Loren’s | Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan cookie dough | 3,026% |
| 187 | Koia | Plant-based protein drink | 2,101% |
| 188 | Sifted | Creates lunch programs for businesses | 2,099% |
| 190 | Universal Yums | Subscription snack boxes | 2,096% |
| 224 | Office Libations | Beverage and snack service
for offices |
1,844% |
| 352 | SnackNation | Snack boxes for offices | 1,293% |
| 442 | Uptime | Energy drinks | 1,031% |
| 447 | Factor 75 | Organic, non-GMO meal delivery service | 1,018% |
| 485 | Seaman’s Beverage and Logistics | Sales, logistics, and wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages | 904% |
| 493 | FloWater | Water refill stations | 894% |
| 532 | Kuli Kuli Foods | Moringa products | 820% |
| 604 | Fieldwork Brewing Company | Craft beer | 736% |
| 635 | Zolli Candy | Sugar-free candy | 696% |
| 640 | Rebbl | Herbal and superfood beverages | 692% |
| 645 | Driftless Glen Distillery | Gin, bourbon, vodka, and other spirits | 685% |
| 650 | Maggie Louise Confections | Handcrafted candies and chocolate | 682% |
| 651 | Willy’s | Fresh Mexican cantina-style salsa | 679% |
| 701 | CanSource | Digital can printing | 622% |
| 781 | DSD Merchandisers | Snacks and bulk food items | 553% |
| 838 | Kodiak Cakes | Whole-grain, protein-infused cake, waffle, and pancake mixes | 506% |
| 876 | B&B Beverage Management | Creates safe alcohol events | 486% |
| 907 | Kartago America | Mediterranean food products | 469% |
| 930 | Natural Force | Nutritional supplements, protein bars, whey, and bone broth | 458% |
| 980 | Votto Vines Importing | Wine importer | 432% |
| 1017 | MOD Pizza | Pizza chain | 415% |
| 1048 | High Road Craft Ice Cream | Ice cream | 399% |
| 1113 | Grain & Barrel Spirits | Alcoholic beverages | 376% |
| 1212 | Creamistry | Made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream | 338% |
| 1249 | Seawater Seafood Company | Wholesale seafood brokering | 331% |
| 1313 | Waiakea | Hawaiian volcanic water | 314% |
| 1354 | Connoils | Bulk oils, oil powders, soft gels, and specialty ingredients | 305% |
| 1370 | DJB Hospitality Holding Co/Sedona Taphouse Restaurants | Craft beer | 301% |
| 1439 | Sleeping Giant Brewing Company | Contract beer brewery | 287% |
| 1455 | Living Wellness Partners | Craft teas | 284% |
| 1475 | Spiceology | Spices | 280% |
| 1476 | Chewse | Office dining experiences | 280% |
| 1490 | Famous Toastery | Franchise restaurant | 277% |
| 1536 | Wana Brands | Cannabis-infused products | 269% |
| 1587 | Terra Exports | Shipper of fruits and vegetables | 259% |
| 1632 | Tattersall Companies | Alcoholic beverages | 253% |
| 1633 | The GFB: Gluten Free Bar | GMO-free, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher snacks and other food items | 252% |
| 1637 | Big Hammer Wines | Wine producer | 252% |
| 1685 | Punch Bowl Social | Operator of bars/restaurants | 242% |
| 1748 | Spice Jungle | Spices and other cooking ingredients | 232% |
| 1777 | Vitality Bowls Enterprise | Manages a franchise of healthy food alternative cafes. | 229% |
| 1829 | Perfect Snacks | Nutrition bars | 223% |
| 1870 | Tiesta Tea Company | Tea | 216% |
| 1871 | Beneficial Blends dba Kelapo | Coconut oil | 216% |
| 1879 | Black Button Distilling | Alcoholic beverages | 215% |
| 1928 | VEA Foods | Gluten-free foods | 208% |
| 1956 | Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts | Mochi ice cream and all-natural frozen desserts | 205% |
| 1961 | Otter’s Chicken | Sports themed restaurants | 205% |
| 2025 | Boba Tea Direct | Specialty, imported teas and tea drinks | 198% |
| 2070 | Huss Brewing | Craft brewing | 195% |
| 2079 | Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurants | 194% |
| 2101 | BeatBox Beverages | Alcoholic punch beverages | 191% |
| 2105 | Hawkers Asian Street Fare | Asian street food-inspired dishes | 191% |
| 2138 | Stone Tower Winery | Vineyard and winery | 188% |
| 2162 | Flix Brewhouse | Movie theatre with a fully functioning microbrewery | 186% |
| 2177 | Remarkable Liquids | Craft beer | 185% |
| 2256 | La Colombe Coffee Roaster | Coffee products | 178% |
| 2291 | Cubby’s | Restaurant and catering | 176% |
| 2294 | Rising Sun Farms | Specialty foods | 175% |
| 2304 | Teriyaki Madness | Fast-casual restaurant franchise | 175% |
| 2326 | USConnect | Wireless integrated food service network | 173% |
| 2329 | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | Buttercream ice cream | 173% |
| 2333 | Los Angeles Distributing Company | Snacks and beverages | 172% |
| 2440 | Tasteful Selections | Potato products | 163% |
| 2453 | Coffeebar | Cafes | 162% |
| 2467 | SAJJ Mediterranean | Mediterranean style/Middle Eastern restaurants | 161% |
| 2473 | Afters Ice Cream | Ice cream and dessert restaurants | 160% |
| 2666 | Pyure Brands | Stevia and other alternative sweeteners | 145% |
| 2675 | Downeast Cider House | Hard cider | 145% |
| 2681 | Takeout Central | Food delivery | 144% |
| 2821 | LUX Catering & Events | Catering services | 133% |
| 2867 | Royal Vending | Vending and office coffee services | 131% |
| 2901 | Sustainable Restaurant Group | Restaurants | 129% |
| 2919 | Four Foods Group | Restaurant development | 128% |
| 2930 | Downtown Catering Company | Catering | 128% |
| 2959 | Jack Browns Joint | Beer and burger restaurant | 126% |
| 2984 | Culinary Eye Catering and Events | Catering | 125% |
| 2993 | Chemlock Nutrition | Trace minerals for the feed market | 125% |
| 3015 | The Indigo Road Hospitality Group | Restaurants and lounges | 123% |
| 3040 | Grassburger | Fast-casual restaurants | 122% |
| 3142 | Nekter Juice Bar | Juice bars | 117% |
| 3285 | Arctic Supplies | Distributor to ice cream shops and bakeries | 110% |
| 3449 | Five Lakes Coffee | Coffee roasting services | 102% |
| 3614 | Amber Green | In-flight catering | 97% |
| 3636 | Lady M Confections Co. | Cakes and pastries | 96% |
| 3639 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Fast-casual restaurants | 96% |
| 3642 | Saxbys | Cafes | 96% |
| 3675 | Coolhaus Ice Cream | Premium ice cream products | 94% |
| 3725 | Greenville Avenue Pizza Company | Pizza restaurant | 92% |
| 3742 | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | Casual restaurants | 91% |
| 3839 | Kung Fu Tea | Tea | 87% |
| 3844 | Firehook | Artisan breads, crackers, and cookies | 87% |
| 3899 | Cheba Hut Toasted Subs | Sub shop chain | 85% |
| 3900 | Fireking Baking Company | Artisan breads | 85% |
| 3924 | Edward Marc Brands | Chocolates | 84% |
| 3980 | City Winery | Winery | 82% |
| 3997 | Tender Belly | Pork and bacon products | 81% |
| 4035 | Brothers International Desserts | Ice cream and vegan desserts | 80% |
| 4101 | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Restaurant franchise | 78% |
| 4156 | Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company | Cold-pressed juices | 76% |
| 4203 | Curry Up Now | Indian street food restaurants | 74% |
| 4223 | Jonathan’s Grille | Sports bar and grille | 73% |
| 4282 | Milo’s Tea Company | Tea and lemonade | 72% |
| 4400 | JusbyJulie.com | Smoothies and other healthy snacks | 68% |
| 4402 | NexDine | Dining management service | 68% |
| 4413 | Illegal Pete’s | Quick-service mission-style burrito restaurants | 68% |
| 4476 | Corporate Essentials | Office refreshment programs | 66% |
| 4515 | Equator Coffees | Coffee farm and roaster | 65% |
| 4540 | Double Good | Gourmet popcorn | 65% |
| 4599 | Fresh Concepts | Managed produce program | 63% |
| 4649 | Dana’s Bakery | Gluten-free, kosher baked goods | 62% |
| 4684 | Just Ryt Foods | Wholesale gourmet foods | 61% |
| 4704 | Smoothie King | Franchise (smoothies, sports beverages, energy bars, and vitamin supplements) | 60% |
| 4715 | Duval’s Fresh. Local. Seafood. | Seafood restaurant | 60% |
| 4720 | Well Crafted Wine & Beverage | Wine importer and distributor | 60% |
| 4742 | Studio Movie Grill | In-theater dining services | 59% |
| 4800 | Saffron Road | Frozen meals | 58% |
| 4884 | Reliant Foodservice | Foodservice supplier | 56% |
| 4928 | Blount Fine Foods | Fresh and frozen soups, sauces, sides, and entrees | 54% |
| 4963 | Monogram Foods | Foodservice supplier | 53% |
