Melinda’s Foods LLC is thrilled to announce its ranking at No. 3,641 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, Inc.’s esteemed annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This recognition celebrates the most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses driving innovation and growth within the U.S. economy. Notable companies like Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia all first gained national attention as Inc. 5000 honorees.
“The past year has been transformational for Melinda’s,” said David Figueroa, Founder of Melinda’s. “Our dedication to delivering bold, high-quality flavors at accessible prices has elevated us within the condiment industry. Being recognized by Inc. is a testament to our team’s hard work and our customers’ loyalty, and we are truly honored.”
In the last year, Melinda’s has firmly established itself as a leading force in the condiment industry. Rising from the #13 to the #3 hot sauce brand in the U.S. in just twelve months, the company achieved an impressive 500% year-over-year growth in unit sales. This rapid expansion was driven by strategic partnerships, including a significant deal with Walmart and an exciting collaboration as the official hot sauce partner of the New York Yankees.
Despite these remarkable milestones, Melinda’s remains a family-owned business with a deep commitment to crafting hot sauces from whole, fresh ingredients. Their unique 2023 holiday partnership with Walmart, featuring mini 2oz “stocking stuffer” bottles priced at just $1, resulted in a staggering 900% sales increase compared to the previous year.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Melinda’s has secured a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row,” added Figueroa. “This achievement is a direct reflection of our passionate team and the unwavering support from our customers. We extend our congratulations to this year’s honorees and are proud to be in such distinguished company.”
For more information on Melinda’s and their diverse range of unique sauces and condiments, please visit Melindas.com. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Melinda’s
Melinda’s is the all-natural, passionately crafted vegetable and fruit-based pepper sauce brand that pioneered the use of habanero peppers. Founded more than 34 years ago by brothers Greg and David Figueroa, who sought to share their passion for chiles with consumers nationwide, Melinda’s incorporates family history into every product. Using all-natural vegetables and fruit-based ingredients sourced from Colombia, Melinda’s offers a wide variety of hot sauces, condiments, wing sauces, and preserves to help consumers infuse delicious flavors into their everyday meals. For more information on Melinda’s, please visit Melindas.com.
SOURCE Melinda’s Foods LLC