Holcomb Hollow

What Holcomb Hollow does

Holcomb Hollow Bakery is a women-owned, dedicated gluten-free and vegan wholesale bakery headquartered at 1059 E High Street in Mundelein, Illinois, operating in the Lake County market for approximately a decade. The company operates from a single production facility that is not open to the public and manufactures a portfolio of more than twenty gluten-free and vegan baked goods — including muffins, scones, cookies, biscotti, brownies, instant oat cups, breads, and cake bars — built on a proprietary certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour) and vegan egg substitutes (aquafaba, ground flax seed). The kitchen is 100% gluten-free by design, eliminating cross-contamination risk for celiac consumers and supporting an allergen-safety positioning that conventional bakeries offering incidental gluten-free lines structurally cannot match.

The business model is anchored in B2B wholesale distribution to food-service partners — coffee shops, juice bars, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias — supplemented by occasional retail pre-orders for special occasions and pop-up events, with farmer's markets as a historical channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all ordering is conducted via email and Google Forms rather than through an e-commerce platform. Sourcing emphasizes fair-trade organic cane sugar, organic plant milks, and non-GMO oils.

Holcomb Hollow's go-to-market relies on a regional wholesale partner network, a social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, community engagement through farmer's markets and pop-ups, and an active partner-location recruitment program. There is no disclosed investor base, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no headcount or revenue data; the business is independently owned and operates with a horizontal segmentation strategy across celiac, vegan, ingredient-conscious, and general retail consumer segments.

Name

Holcomb Hollow

Legal name

Holcomb Hollow Bakery

Website

https://holcombhollow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holcomb Hollow Bakery is a women-owned, dedicated gluten-free and vegan wholesale bakery in Lake County, Illinois, supplying muffins, scones, cookies, oat cups, and baked goods to coffee shops, juice bars, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias via a proprietary flour blend.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Gluten-Free & Vegan Bakery

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Bakery Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Artisan, Health-Focused) (AFAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Bakery Wholesale (AFAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Gluten-free bakery
• Vegan baked goods
• Wholesale bakery
• Celiac-safe products
• Specialty food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Orders: Bulk wholesale orders of bakery products to retail partners including coffee shops, juice bars, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias. Orders placed via email.
2. Specialty Retail Pre-orders: Occasional specialty events for retail pre-order and pickup for special occasions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holcomb Hollow Bakery is a women-owned, dedicated gluten-free and vegan wholesale bakery producing a range of baked goods (muffins, scones, cookies, biscotti, brownies, oat cups, breads, and cake bars) from a single 100% gluten-free commercial kitchen in Mundelein, Illinois. Its primary customers are wholesale food service partners — coffee shops, juice bars, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias — with supplementary retail pre-orders and pop-up events for individual consumers.

Product overview

Holcomb Hollow is the premier gluten-free and vegan wholesale bakery in Lake County, Illinois, operated by women owners for almost a decade. The company offers a diverse portfolio of baked goods including muffins (Lemon Blueberry Muffins, Double Chocolate Muffins, Banana Swirl Muffins, Unicorn Muffin), scones (Cinnamon Roll Iced Scone, Cherry Chocolate Scone, Cinnamon Swirl Scone, Everything Scone, Market Veggie Scone), biscotti (Chocolate Chip Biscotti, Almond Biscotti), cookies (Lemon Frosted Cookies, Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookie), brownies (Brownie, Scandalous Brownie), oat cups (Blueberry Maple Oat Cup, Mango Banana Coconut Oat Cup, Strawberry Chocolate Oat Cup - available with and without sugar), breads (Double Chocolate Bread), and lemon cake bars. All products are certified gluten-free and vegan, with a completely gluten-free kitchen making them safe for celiac sufferers. The company operates primarily as a wholesale bakery supplying coffee shops, juice bars, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias, while also offering select custom retail orders for special occasions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lemon Blueberry Muffins A gluten-free and vegan muffin made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), fair trade organic cane sugar, organic blueberries, apple puree, organic almond milk, non-GMO canola oil, organic ground flax seed, lemon juice, vanilla, and spices. Sold wholesale to food service partners and available for select retail pre-orders.
• Double Chocolate Muffins A gluten-free and vegan muffin made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), cacao powder, fair trade organic cane sugar, organic coconut milk, non-GMO canola oil, and chocolate chips. Sold wholesale to food service partners and available for select retail pre-orders.
• Banana Swirl Muffins A gluten-free and vegan muffin made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), bananas, fair trade organic cane sugar, organic almond milk, non-GMO canola oil, organic ground flax seed, vanilla, spices, and xanthan gum. Sold wholesale to food service partners and available for select retail pre-orders.
• Unicorn Muffin A gluten-free and vegan muffin made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), organic cane sugar and brown sugar, cocoa powder, organic coconut milk, non-GMO canola oil, coconut oil, chocolate chips, natural sprinkles, and vanilla. Sold wholesale and via retail pre-orders.
• Cinnamon Roll Iced Scone A gluten-free and vegan scone made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), organic coconut oil, fair trade organic cane sugar, organic almond milk, organic coconut milk, plant butter, organic ground flax seed, cinnamon, cornstarch, agave, and vanilla. Contains nut products and may contain pecans.
• Cherry Chocolate Scone A gluten-free and vegan scone made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour).
• Cinnamon Swirl Scone A gluten-free and vegan scone made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), fair trade organic cane sugar, organic almond milk, non-GMO canola oil, organic ground flax seed, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains nut products.
• Everything Scone A gluten-free and vegan scone made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), organic coconut and/or almond milk, organic coconut oil, onions, fair trade organic cane sugar, baking powder, salt, dried onion, poppyseeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, and xanthan gum. Contains nut products.
• Market Veggie Scone A gluten-free and vegan scone made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), organic almond milk, organic coconut oil, zucchini, green pepper, carrots, onion, fair trade organic cane sugar, flax meal, nutritional yeast, spices, herbs, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains nut products.
• Lemon Frosted Cookies A gluten-free and vegan cookie made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), fair trade organic cane sugar, aquafaba (chickpea water), non-GMO canola oil, lemon extract, confectioner's sugar, organic coconut milk, baking powder, turmeric, salt, and xanthan gum.
• Sugar Cookie A gluten-free and vegan sugar cookie made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), unrefined cane sugar, brown sugar, organic sustainable palm oil, organic coconut milk, vanilla, sprinkles, corn starch, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains soy and corn.
• Chocolate Chip Cookie A gluten-free and vegan cookie made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), coconut oil, brown sugar, aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas), chocolate chips, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.
• Chocolate Chip Biscotti A gluten-free and vegan biscotti made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), unrefined cane sugar, organic almond milk, non-GMO canola oil, chocolate chips, organic ground flax seed, vanilla, vinegar, spices, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains nut products.
• Almond Biscotti A gluten-free and vegan biscotti made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour, almond flour), unrefined cane sugar, organic almond milk, non-GMO canola oil, almonds, organic ground flax seed, almond extract, vinegar, spices, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains nuts.
• Scandalous Brownie A gluten-free and vegan brownie made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), cocoa powder, unrefined cane sugar, organic coconut milk, coconut oil, brown sugar, canola oil, OREO cookies, chocolate chips, aquafaba, ground flax, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. Contains soy.
• Brownie A gluten-free and vegan brownie made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), cocoa powder, unrefined organic cane sugar, organic coconut milk, canola oil, chocolate chips, ground flax, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
• Lemon Cake Bar A gluten-free and vegan lemon cake bar made with certified gluten-free rice flour and tapioca flour, fair trade organic cane sugar, organic coconut milk, aquafaba (chickpea liquid), coconut oil, non-GMO canola oil, lemon juice, organic confectioner's sugar, vanilla, organic agave, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
• Mango Banana Coconut Oat Cup (No Sugar Added) A 2oz instant oat cup made with certified gluten-free rolled oats, dried mango, coconut, banana, ground flax, and monkfruit. Prepared by adding half a cup of hot water and waiting 3 minutes.
• Strawberry Chocolate Oat Cup (No Sugar Added) A 2oz instant oat cup made with certified gluten-free rolled oats, dried strawberries, cocoa, ground flax, and monkfruit. Prepared by adding half a cup of hot water and waiting 3 minutes.
• Strawberry Chocolate Oat Cup A 2oz instant oat cup made with certified gluten-free rolled oats, dried strawberries, cocoa, ground flax, fair trade organic cane sugar, and salt. Prepared by adding half a cup of hot water and waiting 3 minutes.
• Mango Banana Coconut Oat Cup A 2oz instant oat cup made with certified gluten-free rolled oats, dried mango, coconut, banana, ground flax, fair trade organic cane sugar, and salt. Prepared by adding half a cup of hot water and waiting 3 minutes.
• Blueberry Maple Oat Cup A 2oz instant oat cup made with certified gluten-free rolled oats, blueberries, ground flax, dried maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Prepared by adding half a cup of hot water and waiting 3 minutes.
• Double Chocolate Bread A gluten-free and vegan bread made with a certified gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca flour), cacao powder, fair trade organic cane sugar, organic coconut milk, non-GMO canola oil, chocolate chips (chocolate liquor, soy lecithin, vanilla), vinegar, spices, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobo's: Bobo's is a large oat-based baked bar and baked goods brand with national foodservice distribution. Comparable on natural ingredient profile and wholesale-to-coffee-shop/shop-in-shop channel, but at much larger scale.
• Made Good: Made Good produces allergen-free, vegan-friendly snacks and baked goods (granola bars, cookies, crackers) sold through grocery retail. Comparable on allergen-free/plant-based positioning and broader product portfolio, though at significantly larger scale.
• Simple Mills: Simple Mills is a venture-backed, scaled CPG brand of better-for-you crackers, cookies, and baking mixes sold broadly through retail and foodservice. Overlaps with Holcomb Hollow on natural/clean ingredient positioning and bakery category, but at much greater scale.
• Enjoy Life Foods: Enjoy Life Foods is an established allergen-free baked goods and snack brand with national grocery and foodservice distribution. Comparable to Holcomb Hollow on free-from positioning (gluten-free, allergen-friendly), but at far greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Sweet Loren's: Sweet Loren's makes allergen-friendly cookie dough and baked goods sold through grocery and foodservice. Directly comparable on allergen-friendly baked goods category and wholesale/retail channel mix.
• Katz Gluten Free: Katz Gluten Free is a manufacturer of gluten-free baked goods (breads, cookies, muffins) sold wholesale and direct-to-consumer. Directly comparable to Holcomb Hollow on gluten-free product category, though at substantially larger scale and broader distribution.
• Two Bakers: Two Bakers is a small gluten-free and vegan bakery producing pastries, cakes, and baked goods for wholesale and retail. Closest direct peer to Holcomb Hollow on size, product mix, gluten-free/vegan positioning, and small-scale wholesale model.
• Hail Merry: Hail Merry produces gluten-free, vegan, and paleo baked goods and snacks sold through retail and foodservice channels. Comparable to Holcomb Hollow on dietary-positioning (gluten-free/vegan), product category, and premium ingredient sourcing.

Emerging players

• Partake Foods: Partake Foods is a venture-backed emerging brand making allergy-friendly cookies and baking mixes. Comparable to Holcomb Hollow on allergen-free baked goods category and clean ingredient positioning, with overlapping retail distribution ambitions.
• Wildgrain: Wildgrain is a direct-to-consumer artisan bread and baked goods delivery brand with gluten-free offerings. Comparable to Holcomb Hollow on premium bakery category and artisan positioning, though Wildgrain operates primarily D2C rather than wholesale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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