Intelligent Blends, a San Diego, Calif.-based manufacturer of single-serve and bagged teas, coffees, functionals and other beverages, placed on Inc. Magazine's list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the second year in a row.
With a placement of 3,020 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, Intelligent Blends is celebrating its spot on the prestigious ranking of the U.S.’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Little did we know, when we addressed the consumer interest in K-cups and the single-serve beverage market back in 2013, that Intelligent Blends would find ourselves here,” said Michael Ishayik, CEO of Intelligent Blends. “We're honored and grateful for the opportunity to be included in the Inc. 5000 2021 list, as an acknowledgement of our commitment to high-quality products, ethical business practices and sustainable manufacturing. I share this proud moment with our amazing co-pack customers, our hospitality partners and the innovative team that continues to propel the success of Intelligent Blends forward."
The Inc. 5000: Very Competitive Within Their Markets
Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year's list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020's unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
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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 here: Inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September 2021 issue of Inc., which is also available on newsstands.
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we've lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people."
As Intelligent Blends looks ahead and thinks anout moving into another year of growth and innovation, customers can expect to see the release of several new products, a continued commitment to fair-trade, sustainable practices and thoughtful growth that reflects their passion for creating high-quality teas, coffees and beverages.
Intelligent Blends offers co-packing and hospitality solutions for partners worldwide, while boasting several in-house brands that are distributed through select e-commerce and retail sites.
To learn more about Intelligent Blends, visit IntelligentBlends.com.