SPOKANE, Wash. – August 11, 2026 – (KOREWIRE) – Spiceology, the chef-founded spice company and flavor innovation leader, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking that recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prominent ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, listing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"We're incredibly proud to be included on the Inc. 5000 for the seventh time," said Darby McLean, CEO of Spiceology. "Our growth has always been driven by the simple belief that great food starts with great flavor. We've built Spiceology around bringing chef-level creativity and quality to every kitchen, and this recognition is a testament to the team, our culinary community, and the customers who continue to invite us into their kitchens."
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: inc.com/inc5000. To learn more about Spiceology, visit Spiceology.com and connect on social at @spiceology.
ABOUT SPICEOLOGY
Founded in 2013, Spiceology is on a mission to inspire kitchen experimentation and share in the joy of cooking and eating. Spiceology offers chef-created, never-before-tasted flavors and over 200 ingredients and blends that are ground fresh and shipped fresh. Bestsellers like Greek Freak and Smoky Honey Habanero have become pantry and counter staples in both professional and home kitchens around the world. Spiceology's ingredients and blends can be found in the aisles of retailers large and small, in the pantries of hundreds of thousands of home cooks, and in the kitchens of some of the world's greatest chefs.
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