Pompano Beach, FL - August 12, 2015 - With 843% growth from 2011 to 2014, The Spice Lab ranks No. 549 in Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino's Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
Offering the largest selection of sea salts from a single source, and an ever-expanding range of spices, seasonings,tea and gourmet gifts, The Spice Lab is a woman-owned and family run business with a HAACP-certified processing and packaging facility in Pompano Beach, Florida.
"This is the first year that we could enter the Inc 5000, and to almost reach the top 500 is a remarkable benchmark," says Brett Cramer, who started the business with his wife Jennifer. " We knew we were growing fast but never took the time to do the calculations. This recognition is added motivation to keep excelling and accelerating."
The 2015 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands August 18 to September 22), is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 490 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $205 billion, generating 647,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The story of this year's Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top," says Inc. President and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012. Business owners don't achieve that kind of success by accident."
The Spice Lab offers over 240 different salts, peppers and spices from around the globe. The product line includes jarred sea salts, award-winning Gift Collections and a selection of spices, peppercorns and seasoning blends. Other offerings include Himalayan salt shot glasses, salt plates, stones and lamps, and bath salts. The company sells its extensive product line through gourmet and specialty gift shops, major retailers and online through Amazon.com and at www.thespicelab.com.
