On Tuesday, Whole Earth Sweetener Co. launched its full range of naturally sourced, carefully crafted, and blended zero- and lower-calorie sweetener products. As part of the launch, the company announced that Starbucks has chosen Whole Earth Sweetener Co.’s Nature Sweet as the company’s first stevia-based sweetener to be served at U.S. and Canada Starbucks locations. Whole Earth Sweetener Co.’s full line of products is available at 11,000 retailers across North America, including Kroger, HEB, Jewel Osco, and online from Amazon. This launch signifies a major step toward meeting consumer demands for healthy lifestyle options, including consuming naturally sourced ingredients, and cutting down on sugar and calories.
“Consumers are seeking new options to reduce their sugar intake but are reluctant to sacrifice taste or switch to artificial sweeteners. Whole Earth Sweetener Co.’s line of products is the solution to consumers has been waiting for: zero and low calorie, non-GMO and containing naturally sourced ingredients blended into a new line of sweeteners that taste great. Our brand offers consumers a variety of products to help them maintain their healthy lifestyles,” says Giuseppe D’Alessandro, chief marketing officer at Whole Earth Sweetener Co. “We are so proud to offer Nature Sweet packets at Starbucks stores across North America, as well as other key retailers, like Kroger, and online through Amazon.com.”
Nature Sweet packets with stevia and monk fruit are made from non-GMO ingredients, boast zero calories, and enhance coffee, tea, cereal, or fruit.
“Starbucks has chosen Nature Sweet, a great tasting stevia-based sweetener, which gives our customers one more way to customize their favorite coffee, tea and handcrafted beverages,” says Nick DeJulio, an espresso brand manager for Starbucks.
The company’ lower calorie alternatives are Baking Blend, Turbinado Raw Cane 50, Honey 50, and Agave 50. For those looking for just one squeeze of zero-calorie sweetness in their beverages, Whole Earth Sweetener Co. also offers Monk Fruit Juice Concentrate.
The company announced today that Whole Earth Sweetener Co. products are available at participating Starbucks locations and from over 11,000 stores across major retailers in 45 states nationwide, as well as on Amazon.
