As the clean label trend grows, more consumers are demanding baked foods made with natural sweeteners.

Limited import capacity one factor at play.

Investment in ag will be part of farm bill conversation.

Cost of plant estimated at $100 million.

Deal adds to portfolio of natural sweetener companies.

Honey has been a part of human civilization for tens of thousands of years. 

Artificial sweeteners continue to grow in popularity thanks to health and cost benefits.

Stevia becomes a global force; ‘rare sugars’ like allulose begin to enter the market.

Natural sweeteners can improve the overall quality of baked foods while delivering clean label ingredients.

Bonumose production facility now operating.