Product Offerings
Products:
Grilling Planks: Western Red Cedar, Hickory, Alder, Maple, Red Oak, Cherry
Grilling Wraps: Alder, Cedar
Smoking Chips: Various wood types
Smoking Pellets: Various wood types
Fire Starters: Cedar kindling
Wildwood Grilling, based in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a premier U.S. manufacturer of all-natural wood grilling products, specializing in grilling planks, wraps, chips, and smoking accessories. The company has carved out a niche in the outdoor cooking and culinary enhancement market by offering sustainably sourced, food-safe wood products designed to elevate the flavor of grilled foods.
Core Business and Offerings
Wildwood Grilling's core business centers around the production and distribution of culinary wood products for both commercial and home use. The company operates a vertically integrated production model—from harvesting and milling to packaging—ensuring quality control and traceability at every step.
Key Product Categories
- Grilling Planks: Made from Western Red Cedar, Alder, Hickory, Cherry, Maple, and Red Oak, used to infuse smoky flavor into grilled foods.
- Grilling Wraps: Thin, flexible sheets of cedar and alder wood used to wrap fish, vegetables, and meats.
- Smoking Chips: All-natural wood chips available in various hardwood varieties for use in smokers and gas grills.
- Smoking Pellets: Compressed wood pellets for long, clean burns in pellet grills.
- Fire Starters: Natural cedar kindling and starters for fireplaces and campfires.
Each product is food-grade certified, free from chemicals, and manufactured in a dedicated food-safe facility.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
Wildwood Grilling is one of the only manufacturers globally to produce culinary wood products in a certified food-safe environment. The company specializes in:
- Sustainable Sourcing: Wood is sourced from certified sustainable forests, primarily in the Pacific Northwest.
- Vertical Integration: Control from raw material harvesting through final product packaging ensures consistency and safety.
- Custom & Private Label: Offers co-branding and private label manufacturing for retail and foodservice partners.
- Food-Safe Manufacturing: Operates under strict hygienic standards, with all products treated and packaged in a dedicated food-grade facility.
These practices uniquely position Wildwood Grilling in a niche segment that intersects sustainability, flavor innovation, and premium grilling experiences.
Target Market
Wildwood Grilling serves multiple market segments:
- Retail Consumers: Outdoor cooking enthusiasts, gourmet home chefs, and barbecue aficionados.
- Foodservice & Restaurants: High-end chefs and kitchens that value flavor enhancement and presentation.
- Retail Chains & Distributors: Gourmet grocery stores, kitchenware retailers, and specialty food outlets.
- OEM & Private Label: Brands seeking premium culinary wood products for resale under their own names.
Financial Performance
While Wildwood Grilling is a privately-held company and does not publicly disclose financials, its products are distributed across all 50 U.S. states and in multiple international markets. The company reports processing millions of grilling planks and wood wraps annually, supported by its own production mills and facilities in northern Idaho.
Shipment and Distribution
Wildwood Grilling maintains robust domestic and international distribution capabilities, including:
- Fulfillment from its central facility in Sandpoint, ID
- Wholesale pallet shipments for foodservice and retail
- E-commerce shipping to individual consumers via its online platform
- Export to Canada, Europe, and select Asia-Pacific markets
Its vertically integrated logistics ensure fast lead times and custom packaging capabilities.
Capabilities
- USDA, FDA, and HACCP-compliant food-safe facility
- In-house design and branding for custom/private label
- Custom cutting, drying, and packaging
- R&D capabilities for new wood types and culinary applications
- Eco-friendly production practices, including repurposing of wood waste
Certifications and Compliance
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and FSC-certified suppliers
- FDA Registered Food Facility
- HACCP-Compliant Production Line
- Made in the USA: All products are domestically manufactured
- Kosher-Certified for select items
These certifications reinforce the brand’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality assurance.
Customer Testimonials
Wildwood Grilling receives high praise from both end consumers and chefs:
"Your cedar planks are hands down the best on the market. Great aroma and consistent thickness."
"We switched to Wildwood for our restaurant and haven’t looked back—beautiful product and flavor every time."
"I appreciate the eco-conscious mission behind the brand and love the performance."
Major Achievements
- Supplier to Whole Foods, Williams Sonoma, Sur La Table, and other premium retailers
- Featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and BBQ Guys
- Exporter of grilling products to over 10 countries
- Developed successful private label programs for gourmet food and lifestyle brands
- Recognized for innovation in natural grilling by the National BBQ Association
Wildwood Grilling continues to lead the market by merging sustainability with craftsmanship, offering discerning customers an elevated and flavorful grilling experience rooted in eco-responsibility and culinary tradition.