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35 Under 35 2014: And The Reader's Choice Winner Is..
Inc.'s readers have spoken. This year's top young company is Tessemae’s All Natural.
As the founders of Tessemae’s, Matthew, Brian and Greg Vetter (all brothers) started their salad dressing empire with a simple premise: to bring the best of their mom’s kitchen to yours. So far, they’re on their way.
The Annapolis, Maryland-based company already has fervent fans, who’ve launched the line of dressings to the No. 1 spot in its category at Whole Foods and Safeway. The brothers expect the company’s 22 products, which are all gluten free, sugar free, and vegan friendly, to reel in about $35 million in sales this year, up from $4 million in 2013.
In addition to being named one of Inc.'s 35 Under 35 Coolest Young Companies, Tessemae’s takes home bragging rights for life as this year's 35 Under 35 Readers' Choice winner. The Vetter brothers also win free tickets to next spring's GrowCo Conference taking place in Nashville.
While Tessemae’s is Inc.'s Readers' Choice, more honors are likely to come for this high-flying young company. Though, surely they’ve already made their mother proud. For more on Tessemae’s quick assent at the grocery store, check out the company's video below. Also read more about the Vetter brother’s hopes for jazzing up America’s salads.