Vanns Spices Ltd.

The award winning Vanns Spice was founded by Ann Davis Wilder in 1981. She has expanded her six original spice and herb products into the Vanns line of more than 200 spices, 40 blends, and more than 50 different heirloom beans and specialty flours and grains. These products are produced in the Baltimore factory and sold nationwide. Vanns is often consulted by food manufacturers to create seasonings for new products and to create private label products.

Vanns has won a host of awards. It was selected as the exclusive line of seasonings used by the 1992 Canadian Culinary Olympic Team. The group swept the gold medals in all food categories, including the grand prize in the World Culinary Olympics held in Germany. In addition, Vanns' tellicherry peppercorns, basil and herbs Provencal have each won the Chefs in America Awards gold medal . The National Board of the American Tasting Institute awarded Vanns' Blackened Redfish Spice, Island Jerk, Poivre Irise, Fennel Seeds and Dried Shallots its coveted American Taste Award.