Earthly Gourmet

What Earthly Gourmet does

Earthly Gourmet is a Portland, Oregon-based wholesale distributor specializing in vegan, gluten-free, and raw gourmet foods, serving licensed food and beverage operators and retail grocers across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. The company works with approximately 1,000 active customers ranging from food trucks and independent cafes to chain grocers and food processors, distributing a catalog of 1,500+ SKUs across 15 product categories including plant-based proteins, dairy-free substitutes, grains and legumes, herbs and spices, oils and vinegars, and specialty canned goods. Distribution is supported by an in-house delivery fleet with no delivery fees and a will-call pickup option at the Portland warehouse, with orders placed through an online ordering platform (PEP'R), phone, or email.

The company's most differentiated operational asset is E.G. Kitchen, an in-house dedicated gluten-free, peanut-free, and vegan production facility in Portland that produces proprietary items including vegan feta, vegan cheese platters, granola, gluten-free croutons and panko, roasted and seasoned nuts, and house-milled garbanzo flour. The kitchen also operates repackaging services that convert 25# and 50# bulk packages into smaller portions, plus a deposit-and-return program for reusable jugs, glass bottles, and pails. Technology is functional rather than differentiated: the PEP'R-based ordering system provides real-time tentative invoicing and chat-based customer communication, and the company also operates a consumer-facing e-commerce storefront (Earthly Gourmet Direct). The company's brand portfolio includes distribution relationships with recognized plant-based brands such as Oatly, Follow Your Heart, Tofutti, Field Roast, Earth Balance, Rebellyous Foods, Yo-Egg, Tcho, and Butler Foods.

Earthly Gourmet generates revenue through transactional wholesale distribution margins, with no publicly disclosed pricing; monthly updated price lists are distributed via newsletter and the New Customers page. The go-to-market motion is sales-led B2B, with new customers completing an online application and a phone screening call before account approval. The company is privately held, founder- or closely-held, with no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and a self-described small, family-like team. Pricing is paid via cash or check for new and COD accounts, PayPal with a 3% processing fee, or ACH/credit card through the Online Ordering System, reinforcing a relationship-driven, low-friction commercial model.

Name

Earthly Gourmet

Legal name

Earthly Gourmet

Website

https://earthlygourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Earthly Gourmet is a Portland, Oregon-based wholesale distributor of vegan, gluten-free, and raw gourmet foods serving approximately 1,000 food service operators and retail grocers across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Distribution

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOABAF

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Grocery, Fresh & Specialty Foodservice Distribution

SECONDARYCRAOAAAI

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution

SECONDARYAFAIAFAF

Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Bakery Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale

Keywords

• Wholesale food distribution
• Vegan specialty foods
• Gluten-free distribution
• Plant-based ingredients
• Food service supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Vegan & Specialty Foods: Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of vegan, gluten-free, and raw gourmet food products to licensed food & beverage businesses and retail grocers. Products are delivered directly via in-house drivers with no delivery fees, and will-call pickup is available. Pricing is quoted via monthly price lists distributed through newsletter; no public pricing on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Earthly Gourmet is a Portland, Oregon-based wholesale distributor of vegan, gluten-free, and raw gourmet foods serving approximately 1,000 active licensed food and beverage operators and retail grocers across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. The company distributes 1,500+ SKUs across multiple product categories and operates E.G. Kitchen, an in-house dedicated gluten-free, peanut-free, and vegan production facility that manufactures proprietary items such as vegan feta, granola, cookies, brownies, gluten-free panko, and croutons.

Product overview

Earthly Gourmet is a Portland, Oregon-based wholesale distributor of vegan, gluten-free, and raw gourmet foods serving the West Coast. Their portfolio consists of 1500+ products across 15 product categories including Baking Essentials, Beverages & Syrups, Canned & Jarred Foods, Dairy-Free Substitutes, Fruits & Vegetables, Gluten-Free Substitutes, Grains & Legumes, Herbs & Spices, Nuts & Seeds, Oils & Vinegars, Plant Based Proteins, and Sauces & Condiments. They operate E.G. Kitchen, an in-house dedicated Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free, and Vegan production facility that produces their own brand of baked goods (cookies, brownies, granola), Gluten-Free Croutons, Gluten-Free Panko, Roasted & Seasoned Nuts, Vegan Feta, and Vegan Cheese Platters. Additionally, they offer repackaging services for bulk products and a Bottle & Pail Return program for sustainability. They serve approximately 1000 active customers across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho through their wholesale operations, while Earthly Gourmet Direct handles direct-to-consumer sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E.G. Kitchen: Earthly Gourmet's dedicated Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free, and Vegan Kitchen that creates baked goods and other products including cookies, brownies, granola, gluten-free croutons, panko, roasted nuts, vegan feta, and vegan cheese platters.

Products and services

• E.G. Kitchen Dedicated Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free, and Vegan Kitchen facility producing proprietary baked goods and specialty items for wholesale and retail sale.
• Repackaging Services Custom bulk-to-small-portion repackaging service that converts 25# and 50# wholesale packages into smaller units for small businesses and retail consumers.
• Bottle & Pail Return Program Deposit and return sustainability program for reusable plastic jugs, glass bottles, and pails used for vinegars, oils, syrups, and powders.
• Earthly Gourmet Direct Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront for individuals purchasing bulk and retail specialty vegan and gluten-free items, with local pickup available in Portland, OR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ specialty products and ~1,000 active customers across 4 states

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• OatlyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Oatly plant-based milk products as part of its dairy-free substitutes category.
• Follow Your HeartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Follow Your Heart vegan products including Vegenaise.
• TofuttiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Tofutti vegan cheese and frozen dessert products.
• Field RoastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Field Roast plant-based meat alternative products.
• Earth BalanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Earth Balance vegan butter and spread products.
• Rebellyous FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Rebellyous vegan chicken nugget products.
• Yo-EggminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Yo-Egg vegan egg products.
• TchominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Tcho chocolate products.
• Butler FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthly Gourmet distributes Butler Foods soy curl products.
• Herbs & Spices Supplier (Unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthly Gourmet partners with a carefully vetted herbs and spices supplier that shares the company's values of ethical sourcing and sustainability practices. Many specialty spices are available via special order with approximately one-week turnaround.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chef's Warehouse: Chef's Warehouse is a specialty food distributor focused on restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice operators, offering curated assortments of specialty ingredients. Closely aligned with Earthly Gourmet's foodservice customer base and model of curated specialty inventory at higher service levels.
• KeHE Distributors: KeHE is a natural and specialty food distributor that supplies retailers, restaurants, and food service operators with organic, natural, and gourmet products. Directly comparable to Earthly Gourmet in B2B specialty food distribution, though operating at significantly larger scale and national footprint.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is a specialty broadline distributor serving foodservice, hospitality, and retail customers across North America. Comparable to Earthly Gourmet in B2B specialty distribution with curated product portfolio and regional delivery model.
• Frieda's Specialty Produce: Frieda's is a specialty food distributor supplying hard-to-find produce, specialty ingredients, and gourmet items to retailers and foodservice operators. Comparable to Earthly Gourmet in niche specialty B2B distribution with curated assortments and personalized service.
• Sid Wainer & Son: Sid Wainer & Son is a specialty food distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and gourmet retailers with artisanal and hard-to-find ingredients. Comparable to Earthly Gourmet in curated specialty B2B distribution model with focus on quality and provenance.

Broad incumbents

• United Natural Foods (UNFI): UNFI is the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America. Overlaps with Earthly Gourmet's natural/specialty positioning but operates at materially larger scale, with national retail and wholesale reach.
• Gordon Food Service: Gordon Food Service is a large broadline foodservice distributor with strong regional presence in the Midwest and West Coast. Overlaps with Earthly Gourmet's foodservice distribution space and has been expanding specialty/natural offerings.
• Sysco: Sysco is the largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, serving restaurants, healthcare, and educational institutions. Overlaps with Earthly Gourmet's restaurant/foodservice customer base but with much broader product breadth and national scale.
• US Foods: US Foods is a major broadline foodservice distributor serving restaurants and foodservice operators across the U.S. Comparable customer base to Earthly Gourmet, with growing specialty and plant-based assortments that increasingly compete for the same accounts.

Regional players

• Shamrock Foods Company: Shamrock Foods is a regional broadline foodservice distributor with strong presence in the Western U.S., serving restaurants and institutional customers. Overlaps with Earthly Gourmet's West Coast geography and foodservice customer base, though at broader scale and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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