Maple syrup and maple sugar from Coombs Family Farms
A division of Bascom Maple Farms, Coombs Family Farms is exhibiting its nature, organic and clean label sweetening and flavor solutions at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West (March 12-16 in Anaheim, California).
Maple syrup is a sweet spot in today’s marketplace, with numbers to prove it. The global maple syrup market size was valued at $1.35bn in 2022 and is projected to grow to $2.28bn by 2030 [Fortune Business Insights].
Market researcher Market IQ Hub attributes a 10% CAGR between 2023-2030 to a variety of factors:
- Increasing consumer preference for natural and organic sweeteners
- Rising global demand for healthier alternatives to artificial sweeteners
- Expanding popularity of plant-based and vegan diets
- Growing popularity of maple syrup as a versatile ingredient and flavor enhancer in various applications
Indeed, consumers are gravitating toward familiar sweeteners with names they can pronounce. Maple’s familiarity has helped to drive its popularity, with 28% of consumers reporting using maple syrup in the past month, according to Mintel’s US 2022 Sugars and Alternative Sweeteners report. Consumers are also hungry for natural products. According to International Food Information Council’s 2023 Food & Health Survey, 40% of consumers say they regularly buy products labeled as ‘natural.’
“We are excited to be at Natural Products Expo West where we are showcasing our natural, organic and clean label sweetening and flavor solutions with this year’s attendees,” said Arnold Coombs, executive director of Sales and Marketing, Bascom Maple Farms.
“Our maple syrup and maple sugar can supply the natural and sustainable sweetness – and flavor – consumers want to experience in today’s food and beverage applications, such as bakery, confectionery and dairy products.
“Eight generations of our family have provided certified organically sourced 100% pure maple syrup to retailers and manufacturers. Maple is one of the least processed sweeteners available, high in antioxidants and full of nutritious minerals. We have always believed in the goodness of nature and are committed to protecting our forests,” said Coombs. “We support a healthier and more sustainable society and maintain environmentally friendly, socially responsible and sustainable maple sugaring practices at our farms.”
Bascom Maple Farms and Coombs Family Farms products are available in all grades, with a variety of easy-to-use forms, sizes, and packaging – from glass bottles to drums and totes.