Top 10 Best Salsas and Spices Veteran Owned BusinessesVeteran Owned Business Directory

ATX Spices elevates your cooking game with our handcrafted spice blends and dry rubs. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I learned a lot of leadership skills in the Army.

Over thirty years of competition cooking has brought this together and produced one of the best rubs you've ever tasted. Designed for brisket and ribs, it is also delicious as an all purpose seasoning. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The obvious way my military service has prepared me as a business owner is by teaching me work ethic. Beyond that, the ability to stay calm in uncertain situations helps me to address the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. My military service has also connected me to multiple networks of supportive people that are loyal and willing to spread the word of a Veteran's business.

This not just another food store, it's a vibe! I created this little corner of heaven to inspire all people around the world with my homey unique products I'm selling! These products are for all those busy folks that need a break from cooking but desire unique dishes to serve! Foodie Frenzy is selling gourmet Mac and Cheese packs & meatball spice packs (these can be used as dip mixes, rubs and seasonings on your veggies). Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My military experience has prepared me by instilling a humble, never-quit work ethic. Additionally, while serving, I forged strong communication skills within my chain of command which translated effectively to my civilian career and life.

Chim-Chimneys, Fireplace & Outdoor Grill Center is a full Service Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen business specializing in BBQ Grills, Outdoor Kitchens and indoor/outdoor fireplaces. We carry a large selection of grilling spices, grilling accessories, fireplace gas logs and tool sets. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership During my 20 years of Naval Service I learned to meet deadlines, provide the best product you can and serve with honesty, integrity and attention to detail. These traits carry meaning among the men and women that serve and have served in our Armed Forces. These characteristics carry over to the civilian sector for all to reap the benefits of doing business with a Veteran Owned Business.

Chef-Designed, Family-Inspired Rubs & Spices. Small batches to maintain consistency and flavor.

Founded after Sean returned from a deployment in mid-2018; he had been looking to start a business. Upon returning stateside Sean came to find out that Eli's Father (aka Big Papi Cady) grew and harvested his own spicy delights; ranging from Jalapenos to Ghost Peppers. After a few months of testing and embracing the horrible but also satisfying burns of pepper justice; Sean and Eli found what they had been searching for. We were ready to get lost in the sauce; but wanting to offer something that was so much more than just a bottle of hot sauce. Here are the three pillars of our brand that we wholeheartedly stand by everyday: 1. Honor those currently protecting, defending, and supporting our country 2. Support a bad-ass non-profit(s) 3. Provide premium hot sauces through superior customer service OUR CULTURE Work Hard, Play Hard. To fulfill the tall order of our mission statement requires a passion that goes beyond clocking in the hours required. Countless night's burning the midnight oil to get our sauces ready to flip the next day is not for everyone. But we are not 'everyone'. On our limited days (more like hours) off we love to spend it with family and friends. OUR BRAND Fueled with a passion to provide a DAMN good hot sauce to our customers and give back to those who serve, we created 13 Stars. Our sauce, developed from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and long hours of burning eyes, provides an explosion of flavor that people with all levels of heat tolerance can appreciate. We want our customers to feel good about what they are buying. To give our appreciation and gratitude to those who serve, a portion of every bottle purchased will go toward supporting U.S. military service members, first responders, and their families. HOW WE GIVE BACK Being a fundamental pillar of our company we have to give back right. We have done countless hours of research to make sure we are giving back to non-profits that truly make a difference within the U.S. Veterans and First responders field. 13 Stars gives preference to veteran-owned businesses as our vendors and suppliers. We are committed to hiring veterans as we grow. Making a difference not only by providing aid to the non-profits but providing for our veteran employees. "I TAKE PRIDE EVERY DAY THAT I GO INTO WORK KNOWING THAT I AM PROVIDING FOR THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN BOTH THE VETERANS WE EMPLOY AND THE CAUSES WE SUPPORT." SEAN MALONEY, CEO / FOUNDER 13 Stars is a Veteran owned, mission driven hot sauce company that gives back to those that serve. Learn more at: https://www.13starshotsauce.com/pages/about-us

WannaRub is an all natural spice rub and seasoning and is dubbed The Perfect Condiment For All Your Food! WannaRub was founded in 2018 by Eric Strohl, a decorated Navy veteran who served as an Aircrewman and Rescue Swimmer in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope.

P.S.I LEGACY FOOD LLC – Known as PLATE – SAVOUR – INNOVATE was established to provide patrons with culinary experiences unique to one’s individual palate and dining experience. In short, we are here to help you discover new and wonderful foods, recipes, and memories that will last a lifetime. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership USMC Infantry Officer and Graduate of the US Naval Academy

BBQ seasoning and rub company.

Our Mom's Best was founded in 2014 and is located in Hampstead, North Carolina. We started this business out of a sense of nostalgia. We realized that our mothers were growing older and the recipes that had been passed down to them from their mothers were getting lost in this world of quick processed, high fructose corn syrup foods. We specialize in pepper jelly and pepper relish. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It has taught me tenacity. I stick with things I start.

I created my BBQ Sauces and Rubs in the Blazing Heat of the Southern Nevada desert and I want to make them the Star of your next backyard barbecue! Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The military provided me the structure needed to run a successful business. It also made me process oriented and provided me the ability to manages my business better. I am able to work better in pressure situations in all different environments and cultures because of my military background too. This is my 3rd business adventure and without my military background I am not sure I would have the confidence to pursue these business adventures.

Kasandrinos Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Being a veteran owned and operated company we pride ourselves on being able to deliver to you, the customer, a delicious and affordable product that is unlike those you have tried or found mass produced. Unlike the competition, our rubs do not contain a lot of salt, heavy fillers, anti-caking agents, MSG or Gluten, and all of our ingredients are listed on the label and not hidden under the term (Spices). If you are looking for that perfect gift that is simple, clean, and unique, well here it is. So try us out, feed your family/friends, and let us know if JB's helped you create a better Q!

USDA Certified Smoked Beef Jerky with Cajun-inspired sweet-heat flavors: Smoked Pecan, Smoked Hickory, Chipotle and Scorpion Pepper. Smoked low and slow with real hardwoods. No artificial smoke flavoring. Also offering BBQ Sauce, Meat Marinade, Rubs and Hot Sauce. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Selfless Service, Teamwork, Mission-oriented, Problem solving, Commitment, Integrity, Can-do attitude, appreciate freedoms, planning

Crucible Salts & Seasonings produces sensational spice blends, seasonings, rubs, and extracts. We created Crucible with the simple idea to bring our extraordinary salts and seasonings out of our kitchen and into the hands of other lovers of great food.

Hot Rod Bob's Specialty Foods has made All Natural and very high quality Salad Dressings and BBQ Sauces since the 1980s. We put our heart and soul into our products and would appreciate your support.

Semper Savage is on a global crusade to bring great tasting, homemade salad dressing and marinade to the World! We are challenging the status quo in the food industry, offering homemade salad dressing in a bottle with all-natural, pure ingredients without sugar salt or added water. We inspire people through personal connections and Savage patriotism. With Family as our core and strength, we are achieving excellence while tirelessly pursuing perfection. We obsess over where we are going together rather than beating competitors. We engage with, support, and serve the military, veteran, first responder community along with their families. We are building a tribe connected through our beliefs, our values, and what our products reflect about our customers. Join the Semper Savage crusade! We look forward to getting to know you and your family. We look forward to serving you with passion and joy. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Service in the Marine Corps taught me rapid prioritization, refined my decision making abilities and taught me the importance of detailed planning and focus. More importantly, I learned how the strength of any leader is in service to his subordinates. I also learned to accept only excellence and complete commitment from myself and others.

Bub 'n Mutha's is a Veteran owned gourmet BBQ dry rub company with a Maine attitude and a mission. Blending spices and real Maine ingredients, we have developed 100% natural rubs with no preservatives. Our DownEast Dinnah (pronounced DINN-uh) Dust uses real maple syrup crystals and locally brewed espresso. Our Honey 'n Heat uses chipotle to give it a kick. Both flavors use blueberry powder and custom ground mustard from Raye's Mustard. Every 10,000 sold hires 1 Vet to a full-time job. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership While my service was back in the 1970's I've always had a desire to work with Veterans some way. I have been part of charities that supported Vets over the years, but when I moved back to Maine, the idea hit me. Many talented Veterans leave Maine each year for better opportunities to support themselves and family. Here, if you're not in the tourist industry or out on lobster boats, employment opportunities are scarce. I decided that as I built a company and as it grew, I could hire Vets.

Gracie Lou's Mercantile provides Homemade Seasoning & Rubs, Dip Mixes, Gourmet Nuts, & Catering. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It made me able to work independently and able to be decisive on the fly

Smoked Bros is a SOF veteran-owned spices & seasoning company serving craft flavors to people who love the All-America past time of BBQ. We develop our kinetic flavor profiles with the same surgical precision as our military missions, defending the greatest country on the planet. During our military travels around the world, we uncovered lesser-known BBQ techniques, cuisines, and spices. We use the highest quality ingredients ethically sourced from around the globe. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As a retired Green Beret I am more prepared to face adversity. The military prepared me for entrepreneurship as much as receiving my MBA from a private university.

Seasonings and spices designed for the everyday cook to make a gourmet meal with ease! Gluten Free, No GMO, No MSG, NO Sugar, Low Sodium.

Mack Daddy’s Inc. (Mack Daddy's Hawg Sauce) was recently started by my wife, my son, my daughter, and me. The purpose is to showcase products that have a special meaning to my family. The barbecue sauce for example comes from a recipe that has been in our family for about forty years. The name was changed and it is now called “Mack Daddy’s Hawg Sauce". I started out making this in my kitchen with a whole lot of help from my wife. It would take us three or four hours just to put the ingredients in the pot. I originally used this sauce as a promotional item for my sales business. Instead of handing out cups, mugs, pens, and calendars like many salespeople do, I handed out barbecue sauce and it worked for me. This sauce has been all over the world and I have gotten feedback from thousands of people for over twenty years. I can tell you first hand that most people love this sauce for grilling or dipping. About twenty five years ago I invented a cast iron double thick extra heavy duty blackening skillet/griddle called the “Bayou Blackener.” The trademark for that name lapsed and I was unable to reinstate it so we changed the name to the “Mack Daddy’s Blackener.” I sold thousands of these years ago long before the internet and people loved this product. It has now been improved because it comes pre-seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. And I’m proud to say that it is made for my company by Lodge manufacturing, the oldest and largest cast iron cookware Comments on the Military and Business Ownership It helped to teach me what I was capable of doing.

Hi and welcome to The Northern Southern Boys Marinades, I started this in 2016. This is a marinade that thinks it is a barbecue sauce and a barbecue sauce that thinks it is a marinade. I am a Navy veteran who has been lucky enough to travel all over the country and the world. While doing that I got to eat foods from all over. So with that, I used that great opportunity to help in a rib contest, my brother and I did not win but we came in second place. So I took that recipe and began working on it. Now I have created a marinade slash thin barbecue sauce that all my friends thoroughly enjoy. Now I have started to expand onto other foods as well. So enjoy my little spin on northern and southern tastes.

USA Seasonings is an American made seasoning company. Our custom seasonings are hand blended in small batches with fresh spices. Steak seasonings, chicken seasonings, seafood seasonings, vegetable seasonings, french fry seasonings & a whole lot more. All made right here in America. Veteran Owned & Operated.

Our mission is to provide America loving patriots with quality seasonings for meals that bring families and friends together. As a company, we stand behind those who defend our country's founding principles, our communities, and the American way of life.

Zen Spice Traders is an online retail vendor for spices from far east Asia.

Authentic Asian Market Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Leadership traits with a can do mindset

We provide quality spices and seasonings without fillers and anti-caking agents. All of our products are gluten free. We believe that fresh quality spices should be affordable.

Biker Mike's Salsa Company produces quality salsa for public consumption. Biker Mike's Salsa Company also sells wholesale to stores for resale distribution. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Training and discipline.