Sweet Harvest Foods Sets New Industry Standard for Honey Supply Reliability with In-Stock Guarantee Program

The first-of-its-kind program ensures manufacturers have reliable honey supplies to meet ingredient needs

Cannon Falls, MINN. – September 9, 2025 – Sweet Harvest Foods, the leader in the U.S. natural sweetener industry, is redefining reliability for ingredient buyers with the launch of its In-Stock Guarantee Program. Beginning today, select business-to-business honey products will be guaranteed in-stock and ready to ship or pick up within five business days, giving manufacturers the confidence they need to keep production on schedule.

The program covers the most common ingredient items:

• 60# pail (24 pails/pallet; light amber; F484)
• 650# drum (4 drums/pallet, light amber; F485)
• 3200# tote (1 tote/pallet, light amber; F486)

“Sweet Harvest Foods has built strong partnerships across the ingredient, private label and foodservice sectors by focusing on quality, reliability and customer trust,” said Michael Carle, CEO of Sweet Harvest Foods. “With this In-Stock Guarantee Program, we’re raising the bar for what ingredient buyers can expect in service and dependability, especially for a product like honey where supply disruptions can have significant downstream implications.”

With its direct sourcing model, redundant manufacturing and consistently high service levels, Sweet Harvest Foods has long been recognized for its reliability – consistently achieving OTIF metrics above 99.7 percent. The In-Stock Guarantee Program builds on that foundation, formalizing a capability the company has excelled at for years: ensuring dependable supply when customers need it most.

“Our ingredient customers often face tight production schedules and complex supply chains,” said John Rzeszut, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sweet Harvest Foods. “This program clearly demonstrates our commitment to helping manufacturers minimize risk while they gain peace of mind that their honey supply will be there when they need it.”

Orders under the In-Stock Guarantee Program must be placed in full-pallet quantities, and Sweet Harvest Foods’ standard Certificate of Analysis will be available if requested. First-time customers are asked to pre-pay until a credit history is established. This streamlined approach ensures that every guaranteed product is ready to ship or pick up within five business days, helping manufacturers maintain production schedules and avoid costly delays.

With this initiative, Sweet Harvest Foods reinforces its position as the leader in honey and as a trusted, strategic partner for manufacturers seeking not just product but certainty, service and value in every shipment.

About Sweet Harvest Foods

We believe in making life a little sweeter. As the leading procurer of honey in the U.S., Sweet Harvest Foods provides the highest-quality ingredients for some of the most iconic brands and beloved products. That’s a serious responsibility, which is why we keep innovating and setting higher standards in quality, taste and reliability. Sweet Harvest Foods is bolstered by its ownership of Nature Nate’s Honey Co., the #1 branded honey, and Nate’s Hives, a top five U.S. apiary. Join us on our mission to lead the honey industry by innovating from the hive to beyond the kitchen. For more information, visit www.sweetharvestfoods.com.

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