Woodland Gourmet

What Woodland Gourmet does

Woodland Gourmet (formerly Woodland Foods) is a US-based specialty food production company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois. The company sources, processes, and distributes more than 1,500 unique ingredients spanning herbs, spices, mushrooms, truffles, chiles, grains, noodles, legumes, sweeteners, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, snacks, extracts, and batters/breadings. Operations are anchored in three state-of-the-art manufacturing and storage facilities totaling more than 550,000 square feet, with capabilities including custom blending, heat/steam/irradiation treatment, flexible packaging (single sachets to bulk totes), and a no-minimum direct ship program. The portfolio is sold through a multi-brand architecture: Woodland Gourmet for retail and club, Woodland Ingredients for industrial/food processors, and D'allesandro for foodservice, supplemented by acquired brands SEVILLO, Texas Breading, International Spices, Idan Foods, and Sevillo Fine Foods.

The company's core technology stack is built around food processing infrastructure, advanced QA labs, and compliance systems rather than software. It holds BRCGS Grade AA, HACCP, USDA Organic, Kosher, and Gluten-Free certifications, and operates a TraceGains ingredient traceability platform. Processing flexibility (heat, steam, irradiation; organic, gluten-free, allergen-free; flexible pack sizes) and a cross-functional culinary/R&D/sourcing "Collaborative Innovation" team form the operational backbone. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales for foodservice and industrial customers, channel partnerships for retail/club and private label, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (shop.woodlandfoods.com).

Woodland Gourmet is a private company owned by Graham Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial technology and specialty manufacturing. Revenue is generated through B2B ingredient sales, custom blending and processing services, private label/contract manufacturing, and a smaller direct-to-consumer channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; enterprise agreements are structured as multi-year contracts. The company serves three primary B2B verticals — foodservice operators, industrial/food processing customers, and retail/private label — alongside a consumer segment. The business model is asset-heavy and scale-dependent, with capital intensity (550,000+ sq ft of facilities) and a global sourcing network acting as primary cost and supply moats.

Name

Woodland Gourmet

Legal name

Woodland Gourmet

Website

https://www.woodlandgourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Woodland Gourmet is a US specialty food producer and distributor founded in 1989, offering 1,500+ ingredients across herbs, spices, grains, mushrooms, and breadings to foodservice, industrial, and retail customers via three processing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Ingredients

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution (CRAOABAF), Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Specialty food ingredients
• Custom blending services
• Herbs and spices
• Private label manufacturing
• Food processing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Ingredients Sales: Sale of over 1,500 specialty ingredients including herbs, spices, mushrooms, grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, vegetables, snacks, extracts, and flavors to foodservice, industrial, and retail customers.
2. Custom Blending and Processing Services: Custom blending, processing, and packaging services for industrial and foodservice customers with flexible options from single sachets to large totes.
3. Private Label and Custom Brand Solutions: Private label partnerships with retail brands, providing custom blends and branded products for retail and club stores.
4. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Direct consumer sales through shop.woodlandfoods.com featuring ready-to-use gourmet products for home chefs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodland Gourmet is a specialty food manufacturer producing and distributing over 1,500 globally sourced ingredients — including herbs, spices, mushrooms, truffles, chiles, grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, snacks, extracts, and batters/breadings — to foodservice, industrial, and retail customers. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities totaling 550,000+ square feet, offering custom blending, processing, packaging, and private-label solutions with organic, gluten-free, allergen-free, and heat/steam/irradiation treatment options. It sells through distinct brand families (Woodland Gourmet, Woodland Ingredients, D'allesandro, SEVILLO, Texas Breading, International Spices) and also runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront for home chefs.

Product overview

Woodland Gourmet® is a specialty foods company offering over 1,500 unique ingredients through three distinct brands: Woodland Gourmet™ for retail/home chefs, Woodland Ingredients™ for industrial/food processing clients, and D'allesandro® for foodservice. The portfolio spans 13 core product categories including Herbs/Spices/Seasonings, Mushrooms/Truffles, Chiles, Grains, Noodles/Pasta, Legumes, Sugars/Sweeteners, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts/Seeds, Snacks, Extracts/Flavors, and Batters/Breadings. The company also operates acquired brands SEVILLO™ (fire-roasted vegetables and sauces), Texas Breading™ (specialty breadings), and International Spices (custom seasoning solutions). Solutions include Collaborative Innovation, Product Range access, and Agile Operations from 550,000+ sq. ft. of manufacturing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodland Gourmet™: Retail and Club brand delivering on-trend, unique products loved by home chefs everywhere.
• Woodland Ingredients™
• D'allesandro®
• SEVILLO™
• Texas Breading™
• International Spices

Products and services

• Herbs, Spices & Seasonings Premium-quality herbs and spices sourced from around the world, offering authentic global flavors and inspired seasoning blends through the Planet's Pantry collection, sold to foodservice, industrial, and retail customers.
• Mushrooms & Truffles Over 90 varieties and blends of mushrooms and truffles including oils, powders, and caps, sourced since 1990 as a cornerstone of the business.
• Chiles Over 120 varieties of chile peppers ranging from sweet bell peppers to fiery Carolina Reapers, offered as dried, sliced, powders, flakes, and seasoning blends.
• Grains 130 varieties of ancient grains including heirloom varieties from amaranth to white quinoa, sourced ethically through a global network and available in multiple styles.
• Noodles & Pasta Over 40 varieties including couscous, orzo, Asian-style noodles, and bean-based pastas blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative culinary techniques.
• Legumes Over 100 varieties of beans, lentils, peas, and curated blends including 15 ready-to-use blends, plus gluten-free legume-based flours and powders.
• Sugars & Sweeteners Wide selection of sugars, sweeteners, and sweet spice blends ranging from common to rare selections, available in ready-to-use and customized options.
• Vegetables Dried, ready-to-use vegetables and vegetable powders from common garden varieties such as tomatoes and carrots to exotic options like kombu and cassava, in diced, flaked, and powdered forms.
• Fruits Over 76 varieties of dried fruits and fruit blends including classics like apples and cherries to exotic options like jackfruit and goji berries, preserved to maintain nutritional value and taste.
• Nuts & Seeds Over 100 varieties of nuts, seeds, and coconut products available raw, blanched, smoked, roasted, salted, unsalted, shelled, or in-shell.
• Snacks Over 25 snack varieties and blends including trail mix, wasabi peas, nuts, crackers, pretzels, fruits, and peas inspired by traditional snack foods from cultures worldwide.
• Extracts & Flavors Over 20 varieties of specialty oils, pastes, and extracts including Madagascar Vanilla Paste, Premium Black Truffle Oil, and Black Summer Truffle Peelings.
• Batters & Breadings

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed-to-market product development with agile development process
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Dawn Rasmussen, Chief Revenue Officer at Woodland Gourmet, named Chair of WFF 2026 Board of Directors. WFF is dedicated to leadership development and diversity in the foodservice industry.
• Sevillo Fine FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Part of ongoing growth strategy, Sevillo Fine Foods offers fire roasted and pickled vegetables, slow roasted tomatoes, spreads and sauces. Brand has won 10 NRA FABI awards.
• International SpicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Acquired in October 2025, International Spices develops custom seasoning blends for snacks, proteins, and prepared foods. Expands Woodland Gourmet's capabilities in custom seasoning solutions and flavor innovation.
• Idan FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Acquired in April 2024, Idan Foods manufactures breadings, batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. Expands product offerings and market channels in foodservice and industrial sectors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McCormick & Company: Largest global spice and seasoning company with broad retail and foodservice reach. Directly comparable because Woodland competes in the same herbs/spices/seasonings core category and serves overlapping foodservice and industrial customers, though McCormick operates at substantially greater scale.
• Kerry Group: Global food ingredients and flavors giant with significant taste and nutrition capabilities. Comparable because Kerry supplies custom seasoning and functional ingredient systems to the same industrial, foodservice, and retail customers that Woodland serves, albeit at much larger scale and with broader formulation services.
• Symrise: Major global flavors and ingredients supplier with deep R&D and formulation capabilities. Comparable because Symrise competes for custom seasoning, flavor, and ingredient business from the same industrial and foodservice accounts, though with substantially greater resources and global footprint.
• B&G Foods: Diversified packaged food company owning specialty brands across pantry, spices, and seasonings. Comparable because B&G Foods operates acquired specialty food brands (including spice and seasoning lines) through retail and foodservice channels similar to Woodland's multi-brand portfolio strategy.

Direct peers

• Sensient Technologies: Specialty manufacturer of flavors, colors, and ingredients for food and beverage applications. Comparable because Sensient operates in the same specialty ingredient category, supplies similar B2B customers with custom solutions, and competes for the same private-label and foodservice accounts.
• Newly Weds Foods: Specialty manufacturer of batters, breadings, seasonings, and coatings for foodservice and industrial customers. Directly comparable because the Idan Foods acquisition places Woodland in direct competition with Newly Weds in the same product categories and customer channels.
• TreeHouse Foods: Leading private-label food and beverage manufacturer serving retail and foodservice customers. Comparable because TreeHouse competes for the same retail/club private-label contracts that Woodland's Woodland Gourmet brand targets, though TreeHouse operates at much larger scale across more categories.
• ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Global supplier of specialty food ingredients including spices, seasonings, nuts, and cocoa. Directly comparable because ofi sources and processes the same ingredient categories (spices, herbs, nuts) and serves overlapping industrial, foodservice, and retail customers globally.
• Hain Celestial Group: Manufacturer and marketer of organic and natural specialty foods including spices, grains, and pantry ingredients. Comparable because Hain targets the same health-conscious consumer and natural/retail channels that Woodland's organic, gluten-free, and kosher-certified line addresses.
• Döhler: Global supplier of natural ingredients, flavors, and ingredient systems for food and beverage applications. Comparable because Döhler supplies custom blended and processed specialty ingredients to the same industrial and foodservice customers with similar application engineering capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/woodlandfoods
• Facebookfacebook.com/woodlandfoods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodland-gourmet

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

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