Whole Foods Sources Hot Honey
June 12, 2024 | 1 min to read
Whole Foods has begun offering Local Hive Honey Hot Sauces in its stores nationwide, which combine American honey with hot peppers and other ingredients. Cale Nelson, chief commercial officer of Local Hive, noted the rising demand for sweeter hot sauce options, enabling diverse sweet-heat choices for consumers while supporting American beekeepers. These sauces aim to meet varying spice preferences, enhancing the flavor profile within the fast-growing hot sauce market.
Whole Foods recently began stocking Local Hive Honey Hot Sauces at its stores nationwide. The brand sources its honey from American beekeepers, infusing it with hot peppers and additional ingredients.
“Within the fast-growing hot sauce category, we found there was a demand for options that offered a sweeter taste profile,” said Cale Nelson, chief commercial officer of Local Hive, in a statement. “By adding our 100 percent American honey blends to classic hot sauce recipes, we’re able to give consumers a diverse range of sweet-heat options to fit a variety of spice preferences, while also continuing our commitment to support American beekeepers by providing them a new outlet for their honey.”
The sauces are available in the following flavors:
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