Alani Nu
Female-focused functional beverages and wellness products brand. Acquired by Celsius Holdings for $1.8B.
Food & BeverageAcquired
Est. 2018
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Louisville Food & Beverage Startups
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Louisville's food and beverage startups leverage the city's culinary heritage to build innovative brands and food-tech companies.
Texas Roadhouse
One of America's largest casual dining chains, founded in Louisville by Kent Taylor in 1993. Over 750 locations, 100,000+ employees, and $5B+ annual revenue. IPO on NASDAQ in 2004.
Est. 1993Website
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Craft bourbon distillery with innovative aging and blending techniques.
Food & BeverageAcquired
Bourbon Barrel Foods
Artisan food products aged in bourbon barrels, including soy sauce and seasonings.
Food & BeverageEstablished
FreshFry
Sustainable frying oil filtration pods that extend oil life and reduce waste.
Food & BeverageSeed
Victory Hemp Foods
Hemp-based protein and food ingredient processing company.
Food & BeverageSeed
CandyRific
Licensed novelty candy and confection products manufacturer.
Food & BeverageEstablished
Elixir Kombucha
Locally brewed craft kombucha in Louisville.
Food & BeverageSeed
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.
Plant-based jerky snacks made in Louisville. Acquired by Louisville Brands.
Food & BeverageAcquired
Pruvit
Exogenous ketone supplements and ketogenic drink mixes. Acquired by Herbalife.
Food & BeverageAcquired
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