From Newbury, Ohio, Mom’s Gourmet makes small-batch, grind-to-order artisan seasoning blends inspired by Patsy “Mom” Flattery’s home cooking and her daughter Sally’s creativity. The family-owned and operated company is known for animal-themed jars and no- or low-sodium blends made without MSG, preservatives, fillers, or gluten. Its products have been sold in food markets and groceries across the country for more than a decade.
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Big Axe Spice® Salt-Free SeasoningsAfter founder Mike developed an all-purpose salt-free seasoning following open-heart surgery in 2004, his family turned that kitchen solution into Big Axe Spice®, a Miamisburg maker of salt-free seasonings. The family began selling its blends through Whole Foods in 2015 and now ships them nationwide, with flavors ranging from the original Mega Flavor to internationally inspired blends such as Sicilian and Ethiopian berbere.MIAMISBURG, OH
Joe Schmo's KitchenFrom Austintown, Joe Schmo's Kitchen makes packaged seasonings and specialty pantry foods, including its signature Donofrio's Hot Peppers in Oil. The company pairs low-sodium seasoning blends and gourmet salts with sausage mixes, pepper jellies and recipes for home cooks, while its hot-pepper tradition traces back to Pietrabondante in Italy and was preserved by the family’s grandfather after he came to America in the early 1930s.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Pittsburgh Spice and Seasoning CompanySince 1967, Pittsburgh Spice and Seasoning Company has supplied fresh spice blends, seasonings and butcher-shop essentials to meat processors, hunters, caterers and home cooks. The family-owned Pittsburgh business develops proprietary blends—drawing on more than 800 recipes—and pairs them with sausage casings and equipment for customers making their own products. Its storefront also brings those handcrafted seasonings to local shoppers and the Murrysville Farmers Market.PITTSBURGH, PA
Savor SeasoningsFounded by Jeff and Shelly Higgins in December 2002, Savor Seasonings develops custom seasoning blends for food manufacturers, with a particular focus on matching each customer’s product and concept. The Batavia, Ohio, company moved into its dedicated headquarters and manufacturing facility in 2016 and works through a collaborative flavor-development process built around customer feedback. Savor is a certified woman-owned business led by President Shelly Higgins and has achieved a BRCGS AA+ food-safety rating.BATAVIA, OH