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The Leader in Pure Honey

Sweet Harvest Foods is dedicated to providing top-quality honey to consumers and customers in the retail, ingredient and foodservice sectors. With a wide range of flavors, colors and sizes, we are your go-to source for honey.

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It Started with a Group of Beekeepers

Sweet Harvest Foods began with beekeeping in the 1900s. We have grown to become the most trusted honey company in the world.

With leading experts across beekeeping, honey procurement, operations, quality assurance, sales and marketing, our team is crafted for excellence with a proven record of quality and reliability that is unmatched in the honey industry.

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Mission & Vision

We are committed to leading the honey industry by innovating from the hive to beyond the kitchen. Our vision is to be the trusted honey company that nourishes every home and every occasion.

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Our Values

Collaboration, determination, integrity and creativity are the values that define us. They enable us to meet our commitments, deliver the highest-quality honey and lead the growth of the honey industry.

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Our Giving

We are more than just the honey experts. We use our resources to impact the local communities where we live and work. From product donations to non-profit partnerships, we’re committed to helping our communities thrive.

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Leadership Team

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Michael Carle

Chief Executive Officer

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Jeff Jacobs

Chief Financial Officer

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Chris Nubern

Chief Procurement Officer

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Prashanth Prabhakar

Chief Operations Officer

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Cristy Scott

Chief People Officer

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Becca May

SVP Marketing & Innovation

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John Rzeszut

SVP Sales & Marketing,
Sweet Harvest Foods

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Drew Rzezutko

SVP Sales,
Nate's Honey

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Brian Showerman

SVP Procurement

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Matt Halbgewachs

President,
Nate's Hives

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The #1 Processor

Sweet Harvest Foods is the leading honey company for a reason. Our experts in sourcing, production and distribution enable you to rely on an unmatched end-to-end solution.

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Our Hives

Nate’s Hives complements our relationships with trusted beekeepers across the globe, enables us to lead the beekeeping industry and delivers a crop unique to Nate’s proprietary, award-winning blend.

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Exceeding Standards

You can count on Sweet Harvest Foods sweeteners to be produced in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified plant, tested for authenticity and verified by proven supply chain sources.

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Our Customers

Whether our customer is a consumer at the shelf, a leading CPG manufacturer, retailer or food service distributor, or a beekeeper, farmer and rancher, they trust us for our high-quality honey and reliable delivery.

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Our Careers

Our employees are the life of our company and the primary reason for our success. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and a role at the most trusted honey company.

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Global Expertise.
Proven Reliability.
Sophisticated Quality Assurance.

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