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Overview
Woodland Foods sources and creates customized food ingredients and solutions for foodservice, industrial, and retail customers, drawing on global flavor knowledge to design and deliver tailored products. Its offering combines responsible ingredient sourcing, recipe development, flexible manufacturing, and efficient distribution to meet diverse client needs. The company differentiates itself through deep flavor expertise, collaborative custom solutions, and reliable delivery, built on decades of partnerships since 1989. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that provides flavorful, customized ingredients and efficient supply through close collaboration with customers.
About Woodland Foods
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2025 Sevillo financing proves lenders back Woodland's acquisition-led expansion.
- November 2025 careers page touts low turnover and long employee tenures.
- Acquisitions from 2024-2025 broaden products, customers, and manufacturing scale quickly.
What critics are saying
- California Prop 65 settlement on April 17, 2026 shows recurring compliance exposure.
- Each add-on acquisition increases integration complexity and debt pressure from Graham Partners financing.
- Private-label ingredient commoditization and customer concentration can compress margins fast.
What makes Woodland Foods unique
- Woodland Gourmet rebranded in May 2024 around culinary solutions and traceability.
- Idan Foods adds breadings, batters, baking mixes, and seasonings to Woodland's portfolio.
- Sevillo and International Spices expand speed-scratch, global-flavor capabilities across foodservice channels.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company News
Woodland Foods a provider of globally-sourced, plant-based ingredients based in Waukegan, IL, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Idan Foods,... Read More
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About Woodland Foods
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Founded
1989
Woodland Foods is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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