Honey vs. Sugar: Why Honey Is the Superior Sweetener

The shift toward natural, clean-label ingredients is stronger than ever, encouraging businesses and consumers to seek healthier, less processed food and drink alternatives. As the push for transparency grows, sweeteners are under increasing scrutiny. Honey, packed with nutrients and offering distinct flavor, functionality, and sustainability advantages, stands out as a superior alternative to sugar!

Why Honey Stands Above Sugar

Nutritional and Health Advantages

Unlike refined sugar, honey offers natural nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support well-being with dark honey typically having higher levels of antioxidants than light honey. According to new research, honey—particularly Robinia, clover, and raw honey—can help improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, honey has a lower glycemic index than sugar, providing a more stable energy release without the sharp spikes and crashes.

Sweeter and More Efficient

Honey is naturally sweeter than sugar, meaning less is needed to achieve the desired level of sweetness. For example, in baking, replacing one cup of sugar with three-quarters of a cup of honey can reduce sugar content while maintaining flavor. Honey works well in moist, dense, full-flavored bakes, and its quicker caramelization can give baked goods a rich, golden finish!

Functional Benefits

Honey enhances product performance with its natural humectant properties, helping baked goods retain moisture and extending shelf life. Its antimicrobial properties reduce the need for artificial preservatives, supporting clean-label formulations. The rich, layered flavor of honey also adds depth to recipes, reducing reliance on artificial flavorings.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Sustainability also sets honey apart. Supporting honey production means supporting pollinators, which are vital to global agriculture. Unlike heavily refined sugars, honey requires minimal processing, preserving its natural benefits while reducing environmental impact.

Meeting Industry Trends and Consumer Demand

Growing Demand for Natural Sweeteners

The trend toward natural and minimally processed ingredients is gaining momentum, with honey emerging as a key clean-label sweetener. Consumers are increasingly rejecting high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and artificial additives, leading to a growing demand for healthier alternatives. Recent regulations, such as the FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3, highlight concerns about artificial ingredients, further encouraging businesses to seek natural solutions like honey!

Honey’s Rising Role in Functional Foods

The use of honey in energy bars, sports drinks, and herbal teas is on the rise due to its functional and nutritional benefits. As transparency and eco-friendly sourcing become priorities in the industry, honey’s natural appeal positions it as an ideal ingredient for meeting consumer expectations.

Honey You Can Trust

At GloryBee, our honey is more than just sweet; It's an all-natural, unprocessed ingredient! Honey is the third most adulterated product in the world, making it essential to source high-quality, certified honey. That's why we proudly offer True Source Certified honey, which guarantees ethical sourcing and product integrity. We offer a wide variety of honey formats with consistent color and flavor profiles to meet all your formulation needs. Our stringent quality assurance and food safety standards make us a leader in the honey industry.

Request a free quote today and discover how GloryBee's premium, ethically sourced honey can help your business deliver quality, integrity, and reliability in every product!

The Top Honey Product Trends for 2025

Consumer preferences are evolving, and 2025 is set to bring exciting opportunities for businesses focused on natural and sustainably sourced ingredients. As honey continues to grow in popularity, it plays an important role in several emerging trends. From innovative flavor combinations to sustainable sourcing, businesses can leverage these trends to stand out and meet market demands.

Here’s a look at the top product trends for 2025 and how they can benefit your business!

 “Swalty” Flavors (Sweet + Salty)

The blend of sweet and salty flavors, known as “swalty,” is captivating the market. This trend is showing up in snacks, sauces, and desserts, offering a perfect balance of indulgence and sophistication.

  • Examples: Honey-drizzled popcorn or salted honey caramels.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Use honey to create unique swalty flavor profiles that align with clean-label trends and appeal to modern consumers.

Functional Foods With Honey

Health-conscious consumers are driving demand for functional foods with added health benefits and great taste. Honey’s natural sweetness and nutritional properties make it an ideal ingredient in this growing category.

  • Examples: Honey paired with adaptogens in wellness teas, energy bars sweetened with honey, and honey-based syrups infused with elderberry or other immune-supporting ingredients. Honey can also be used in probiotic drinks to enhance gut health.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Highlight honey’s dual role as a flavorful and functional ingredient to appeal to wellness-focused consumers.

The Shift to Cleaner Ingredients

A growing movement is pushing back against artificial additives like high fructose corn syrups (HFCS) and synthetic dyes, which have been linked to various health concerns, including diabetes, inflammation, and fatty liver disease. Recent bans, such as California’s prohibition of Red Dye No. 40 and the FDA’s ban of Red Dye No. 3, highlight the industry’s pivot toward safer, more natural alternatives.

  • Example: Replacing HFCS with natural sweeteners like honey in beverages and snacks.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Embrace the trend toward minimally processed, naturally sourced ingredients like honey to create cleaner, healthier products that align with consumer expectations.

Innovative Honey-Based Beverages

Honey’s versatility is shining in the beverage industry, with unique applications ranging from wellness drinks to cocktail mixers. The focus is on clean-label, flavorful beverages that align with consumer demand for natural and functional options.

  • Examples: Honey-sweetened cold brews, sparkling honey lemonades, and honey-based cocktail syrups. Honey is also gaining traction in fermented beverages like mead and kombucha.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Innovate with honey in the beverage space to create standout products catering to wellness and indulgence markets.

Artisanal Baking and Desserts

Honey is experiencing a resurgence in artisanal baking and elevated desserts, offering a natural alternative to refined sugars and a premium ingredient for luxury confections.

  • Examples: Honey-infused pastries, baklava, honey-drizzled cakes, and cookies sweetened entirely with honey.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Market honey as a versatile, premium sweetener that enhances flavor and supports clean-label trends.

Sustainable Sourcing and Storytelling

Sustainability continues to be a major priority for consumers and businesses alike. Transparent sourcing practices and eco-friendly messaging are becoming essential parts of any product’s story.

  • Examples: Highlighting ethically sourced honey from beekeepers who focus on pollinator health. Businesses are also incorporating carbon sequestration practices and regenerative agriculture into their sourcing stories.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Differentiate your brand by showcasing your commitment to sustainable practices, emphasizing traceable and eco-friendly ingredient sourcing.

Wellness and Self-Care Products

Honey is expanding beyond the kitchen into wellness and self-care products. Its natural antibacterial and moisturizing properties make it a star ingredient in this space.

  • Examples: Honey-infused skincare products like lip balms, lotions, and facial masks, as well as honey used in bath and body care.
  • Takeaway for Businesses: Capitalize on honey’s multifunctionality by incorporating it into beauty and wellness offerings.

The trends shaping 2025 show just how versatile and exciting honey can be. From functional foods to sweet-and-salty snacks, there are so many ways to use honey to meet consumer demands for quality and sustainability!

At GloryBee, we take pride in sourcing ingredients that go beyond great taste—our partnerships with farmers and co-ops reflect our commitment to ethical sourcing and stewardship. As a certified B Corp, we believe in using business as a force for good, delivering traceable and transparent ingredients you can trust.

Ready to elevate your products with premium, ethically sourced honey? Explore our wide selection of honey, sweeteners, and other bee products online and request a free quote to see how we can help you deliver quality and integrity with every product!

Tour the New GloryBee Facility

Recently we have expanded our capabilities with the opening of our new, 78,000 sf facility in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. This facility was built specifically with the unique needs of honey production and storage in mind ensuring the highest quality domestic product production. With the ability to handle 50 million sounds of honey annually and room for growth, GloryBee is perfectly positioned to be your high volume producer with the highest quality domestic honey products.

Value of Understanding Product Source

Understanding where your products come from is no longer just a competitive advantage—it’s an absolute necessity! In today’s market, transparency in sourcing has become a non-negotiable expectation for businesses looking to meet consumer demands and maintain trust. Knowing the story behind the ingredients you use not only ensures quality and consistency but also positions your business for long-term success.

Why Understanding Product Source Matters

Transparency Builds Trust

Consumers and partners value honesty. Being able to confidently share where your products originate—from the fields they’re grown into the hands that harvest them—creates a sense of trust and reliability. This trust translates into stronger relationships and repeat business.

Quality Starts at the Source

Great products come from great ingredients. Knowing the source of your honey, for example, ensures that you’re delivering a product that’s pure, flavorful, and free of unwanted additives. Consistency in quality builds your reputation and keeps customers coming back.

Risk Reduction and Peace of Mind

Sourcing from trusted, transparent suppliers helps you avoid potential pitfalls like supply chain disruptions or sourcing scandals. Partnering with companies prioritizing ethical and sustainable practices ensures high-quality products and timely delivery of ethically sourced ingredients, protecting your brand and promoting long-term stability.

How GloryBee Ensures Transparency

Trusted Relationships

At GloryBee, we’ve built relationships with farmers and co-ops that span decades. These partnerships are rooted in trust and shared values, ensuring you receive ingredients that meet the highest quality and sustainability standards. While our sourcing may take us away from Oregon, our values of stewardship and genuine relationships keep us grounded.

Certifications You Can Rely On

As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to using business as a force for good. From USDA Organic certifications to rigorous sourcing standards, we assure you that every ingredient has been responsibly sourced. Our values of healthy living and ethical sourcing ensure you’re always delivering the best to your customers.

Hive-to-Table Consistency

From the bees to your business, we manage every step of the process with care. This transparency means you can always trust the integrity of what you’re buying. Our expertise in honey and other natural ingredients allows us to deliver products that are both high-quality and ethically sourced.

Understanding your product sources is about more than meeting expectations—it’s about creating products you can be proud of!

 At GloryBee, we make sourcing simple, sustainable, and transparent so you can focus on growing your business. With a vision to create a healthy world where bees and people thrive, we’re your partner in delivering ethically sourced ingredients that make a difference.

Explore our wide selection of honey, sweeteners, and other bee products online and request a free quote to see how we can help you deliver quality and integrity with every product!

GloryBee and King Estate Winery Host Pollinators Uncorked Event

Bee Friendly Wine Among Efforts to Keep Pollinators Healthy and Thriving

EUGENE, OR, August 15, 2023 – GloryBee and King Estate Winery are teaming up on Saturday, Aug. 19, from noon to 3 p.m., to host a unique tasting and informational experience “Pollinators Uncorked” at the picturesque King Estate Winery. In partnership with the Oregon Bee Project and Save the Bee, these businesses promote pollination and biodiversity. Neighbor Alesong Brewing and Blending will also join the efforts and feature tastes of its Stony Point Saison influenced by local honey.

Wine grapes are a wind-pollinated crop, unlike 80% of the vegetables and fruits humans consume that rely on pollinators for cross-pollination to improve crop yield and produce healthy food. Although wind-pollinated crops don’t rely on pollinators for yield, they benefit from the work pollinators do throughout the ecosystem.

“Pollinators are critical to a healthy and biodiverse environment,” said Erin Greene, Culinary Gardens Manager for King Estate. “We manage 30 acres of orchard, flower, and vegetable gardens. Most of that produce is designed for our onsite restaurant, but extras are donated to FOOD for Lane County or other community partners committed to food access.”

One-third of the food humans consume relies on pollinators, and yet a study by the Bee Informed Partnership earlier this year confirmed that pollinators, including honey bees, are still in danger in the United States.

Founded in 2012, SAVE the BEE is an independent 501c3 originally established by GloryBee.
“When we first started seeing declines in honey bee populations, we wanted to get involved to improve their health,” said Alan Turanski, 2nd generation President and BeeKeeper at GloryBee. “These efforts have really evolved over the years to include a collaboration and rallying among many players to address the importance of a healthy agricultural system in America. Honey bees and pollinators are a crucial part of that success and of course are pretty important to us at GloryBee.”

The Oregon Bee Project is a cooperative effort among the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and a diverse set of stakeholders like Save the Bee and King Estate, who are actively engaged in caring for our bees.

“SAVE the BEE is part of the Oregon Bee Project’s efforts to bring awareness to the importance of pollinators throughout Oregon, so when we sat down and started thinking about ways to partner and engage the public, a unique honey and wine-tasting event was perfect,” said Catie Coman, Executive Director for SAVE the BEE. “Our hope is that people will attend Pollinators Uncorked, learn about beekeeping and the role pollinators play in our food supply, and be inspired to support businesses that are bee-friendly, as well as embrace things we all can do to benefit bees, like reducing pesticides, creating forage for bees, and supporting beekeepers.”
SAVE the BEE is the beneficiary of the Pollinators Uncorked event and has raised nearly $1 million in support of honey bee research, education, and grants.

“What many people don’t realize is that like wine, honey has a terroir that represents where the bees have foraged and the environment in which the honey was made,” continued Coman. “A honey and wine tasting event, paired with good food in a gorgeous setting, is the perfect way to learn more about our pollinators.”
Tickets to Pollinators Uncorked may be purchased by visiting https://glorybee.com/king-estate-vineyard-event and for $35 includes a boxed lunch, wine, and honey tastes, a taste of Alesong Brewing’s Stony Point saison, and a guided walk-through the flower gardens to seek out and identify the many pollinators that frequent King Estate. Get a glimpse into a real hive, hear from beekeepers, and identify pollinators in their habitat with individuals from the Oregon Bee Lab at Oregon State who will also be on-site to answer questions.

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ABOUT KING ESTATE: King Estate is located southwest of Eugene, Ore., in the prestigious Willamette Valley. Founded in 1991 by the King family, King Estate is committed to producing wines of exceptional quality under sustainable farming methods and is certified Biodynamic® by Demeter USA. King Estate focuses on producing world-class Oregon Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, and wines from the inland growing regions of Oregon and Washington under its North by Northwest label. To this day, King Estate is owned and operated by the King family.

ABOUT GLORYBEE: GloryBee is a honey packer and natural foods company founded in 1975 by beekeepers. Based in the Pacific Northwest, GloryBee has production facilities on the West Coast and the Mid-West providing nationwide access to premium ingredients. We supply high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients that nourish people and the planet, and we believe in using business as a force for good. We are inspired by a love for beekeeping and started SAVE the BEE in 2012 to bring awareness, education, and funding to critical issues affecting the livelihood of bees and agricultural practices. For more information, please visit glorybee.com, honeysource.com, and savethebee.org.

ABOUT ALESONG BREWING AND BLENDING: Alesong Brewing and Blending is a small artisan brewery and cidery based in the heart of Southern Willamette Valley wine country with a second tasting room in downtown Eugene. With 100% of production spending time in oak barrels, Alesong crafts unique and small-batch blends, producing styles that span the flavor spectrum. As the beer or cider in barrels matures, the team samples and selects each barrel individually to make up a final blend. Paying homage to old-world Lambic blenders and artisan winemakers, Alesong strives to achieve complex and balanced final blends that are much more interesting and complete than the sum of their parts or any individual barrel. For more information, visit www.alesongbrewing.com.

GloryBee Grows Board of Directors and Includes Non-Family Members

GloryBee, in the business of honey and premium ingredients since 1975, is pleased to announce the additions of Arnold Coombs and John D. Iglesias to its Board of Directors. As the company continues to grow and expand its reach nationwide, it is intent on diversifying its board to include expertise beyond the family. GloryBee’s most recent board appointments represent an effort to build on strengths within the ingredients industry as well as adding a formalized degree of Board Governance and protocol that will continue to position the company as it grows.

“It’s a significant change when a family-owned business recognizes the advantage of heralding input and resources that go beyond the family’s inherent expertise,” said Alan Turanski, President and 2nd Generation BeeKeeper at GloryBee. “We’ve been in the honey and natural ingredients space for nearly 50 years, but that doesn’t mean we know everything about strategic expansion, portfolio expansion, and tax law. That’s where a skillset among the Board of Directors can have great value.”

Arnold Coombs is a seventh-generation maple syrup producer who brings specific knowledge and experience in maple production, retail, and bulk handling. He is a director of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, past Chairman of the Vermont Maple Industry Council, and past member of the Vermont Maple Promotion Board. Coombs’ deep industry knowledge and national presence will provide a broadened perspective.

“Arnold’s significant experience in the production of a premium sweetener, as well as inner workings of industry groups and trends is a great asset to GloryBee,” continued Turanski. “Arnold’s deep knowledge of the national food and beverage market and ability to build strong relationships and a brand will help drive our expansion efforts.”

John Iglesias is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northwest Community Credit Union (NWCU). Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, NWCU operates 15 branches throughout Oregon, serving approximately 110,000 members with an asset size of almost $2.0 billion.  John has extensive experience in leadership roles for financial institutions and credit unions for more than 30 years. Iglesias, who has held several positions in the banking industry, brings significant governance and formality expertise to the board. 

“I’m really excited to join the GloryBee board,” said Iglesias. “I’ve been watching and admiring GloryBee’s growth and innovation for many years and I have a lot of ideas about where they can have some great impact.”

GloryBee President Named a Finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that GloryBee President and 2nd Generation Beekeeper, Alan Turanski, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies that are building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all.

Turanski was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

“I’m honored to be among such an impressive group of business leaders, disruptors, innovators, and game-changers,” said Turanski. “Businesses have weathered some tremendous challenges in the last few years, and we can all relate to the pressures of survival. I’m thrilled that GloryBee is leading the way for honey and natural food ingredients continuing to innovate, grow, and fuel consumers’ love for good food.”

Regional award winners will be announced on June 17, during a special celebration. The winners will then be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.  

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders across 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world. 

3 Tips for Cooking & Frying With Avocado Oil

You have likely noticed that your friends and family have started utilizing different types of oils for health reasons lately. There is a huge variety of oils on the market to use in cooking. What you might not know is that each oil has different benefits and smoke points. That's why avocado oil is so popular, as it's quite healthy and has one of the highest smoking points, which helps reduce health risks. As such, you'll want to know about these useful tips and tricks for cooking and frying with avocado oil. 

Making a Dressing 

Avocado oil has a very subtle taste with a rich buttery quality to it. That's why it's so great to use in salad dressings, as it adds a complex flavor profile that enhances your meal. Fresh avocado is already quite good in a salad, so it makes sense that a salad dressing with avocado oil will make the dish even better. Moreover, avocado oil is high in oleic acid and vitamin E, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol and promotes heart health.

Frying With Avocado Oil

Of course, we also want to enjoy some fried foods every now and then. However, it's important that you use a high-quality oil that has a high smoke point if you're going to fry food. This is necessary because a low smoke point can release harmful free radicals into the air and destroys the beneficial nutrients in your food. Avocado has one of the highest smoke points at 520 degrees Fahrenheit, which is why it's so great to fry with. 

Searing Fish and Meat

Another tip for cooking and frying with avocado oil is that it's great for searing fish and meat. If you love having crispy skin on your fish or meat, it's best to use avocado oil. To achieve this, you'll want to heat a small amount of avocado oil in a pan. Then, place your meat or fish skin down onto the pan, which will create a delicious and crispy meal you'll love. 

Are you looking for wholesale cooking supplies for your bakery or restaurant? At Glorybee, we have a wide variety of wholesale items that are consistent in their quality. Check out our wholesale organic honey that comes in a range of varieties. 

Spelt Flour vs. White Flour: What’s the Difference?

When you are in the business of obtaining large quantities of ingredients for your bakery or grocery store, it makes sense you want to order to correct supplies. You don’t want to find yourself in a situation where your customers are complaining about the flavor, texture, or chemistry of your ingredients. That situation can arise if you choose the incorrect type of ingredient, like flour, as there is a wide variety of flours that can change the taste and texture of a product. As such, you’ll likely want to know the difference between spelt and white flour.

Why It Matters

You have likely had a recipe that called for a specific type of flour you might have never heard of before. It’s normal to wonder why there are different types of flours, and why that matters when cooking or baking something. However, each type of flour can vary considerably when it comes to flavor, texture, and the way it develops and reacts. If you don’t have the correct type of flour, your baked good or food product could come out differently than it usually does. 

Spelt Flour

It normal to wonder what the difference is between spelt and white flour. In terms of taste, spelt flour has much more of a nuttier, tangy flavor due to it being a species of wheat. The wheat also contributes to its texture, making it coarser and denser than many of us are familiar with in white flour. Moreover, spelt flour is quite high in gluten and protein. That’s why spelt flour is great for making thick and hearty breads as the gluten and protein content helps keep its volume and structure. 

Whether you need spelt flour, white flour, or something else for your store, bakery, or restaurant, then you’ll want to choose Glorybee. We have a wide variety of high-quality wholesale ingredients for you to choose from. Check out the different selections of wholesale raw honey we have available. 

White Flour

You are probably rather accustomed to white flour. Many of us already have this type of flour in our pantry. The main way that white flour differs from spelt flour is in the gluten content. If you over-knead spelt flour, it will actually begin to break down due to the high gluten content, which gives baked goods a crumbly texture. On the contrary, you can knead white flour for quite a while, and it will actually strengthen and become more elastic.

What Foods Can You Make With a Lot of Honey?

If you’re reading this, you likely share our affinity for honey, and that makes sense because honey is like liquid gold. However, many people don’t seem to realize honey’s versatility. Its uses extend much further beyond a dollop in your morning tea. You might suspect this, so you’ll want to know the different foods you can make with a lot of honey.

Honey Butter

You might have enjoyed a warm bread roll smothered with honey for a delicious combination of salty and sweet. Did you know you can heighten the experience by infusing the butter with sweetness? 

You can make honey butter! This spread works phenomenally well on many types of bread and adds a complex sweetness many people like. Whip softened butter and honey for a delicious spread on toast, biscuits, or cornbread.

Honeycomb Candy

Honey is incredibly sweet, which makes it the perfect ingredient for candy if you ever want to try your hand at making it. You can sell this treat, and many people will enjoy it. 

Making honeycomb candy is quite simple. All you need is sugar, honey, and baking soda. Combine the sugar and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture darkens. Then, quickly remove the saucepan from the heat and add baking soda, whisking quickly. Carefully pour your mixture onto a baking sheet prepared with vegetable oil spray. You don’t need to touch the candy after pouring it onto the tray. Allow it to cool completely. Then, you can break it into bite-sized pieces with your hands. 

Honey Cake

You can make a lot of foods with honey,so it should come as no surprise that you can bake a honey cake. Honey cake is a traditional Jewish dessert that combines the sweetness of honey with orange zest and spices for a mouthwateringly good treat. The viscosity of the honey will give you a moist cake you can’t resist. 

Do you want to try these recipes but need more honey to start? Glorybee is a wholesale honey distributor that takes pride in delivering honey with consistent flavor and color profiles. When you choose us, you can rest assured you will receive a high-quality product every single time.

Why Restaurants Are Replacing Sugar With Honey

It seems like restaurants are constantly popping in and out of existence; when one leaves, another soon takes its place. It’s no secret that the restaurant business is cutthroat and remaining in business takes serious effort and maybe a bit of luck. That’s why many restaurants are beginning to evolve and change to attract new customers. That’s one of the many reasons why restaurants are replacing sugar with honey.

Tastes Better

You might find it surprising, but many people prefer the taste of honey to sugar. That might be due in part to the incredible variety that honey tends to come in. Its flavor can change due to several factors. For example, you might find that honey can have a different taste, even from the same hive, based entirely on the flower the bees used to find nectar. That results in floral, citrus, or even oaky notes, which can also change the color of the honey itself. 

Shelf Stable 

One of the main reasons restaurants are replacing sugar with honey is because it’s shelf stable. That means it can remain in your inventory for quite a while. In fact, honey can’t go bad when you store it properly. It might darken or crystallize, but it’s still safe for consumption. 

Therefore, you can purchase honey in bulk for your restaurant and never have to worry about throwing it out if it goes bad. Are you looking for wholesale food suppliers? At Glorybee, we have numerous varieties of honey and so many more products for your restaurant.  

Sweeter Than Sugar  

Yes, it’s true. Honey is actually sweeter than sugar, so you can use less of it and get more from it. In the short- and long run, you end up saving on additional restaurant costs when you use honey. However, if you’re making the total switch to honey from sugar, you must adjust your recipes to accommodate that extra sweetness. 

A Quick Guide to Buying Anything in Bulk

When it comes to ensuring your customers always get what they need, the last thing you want is to run out of stock too soon. A business must remain prepared for unexpected jumps in demand for certain items while being aware of factors that lead to those jumps. While buying a larger stock of items is a good idea, this is a quick guide to buying anything in bulk for some pointers.

Buy What You Need

You should have an idea of how many of an item will sell. At the same time, it is good to be prepared for any unexpected jumps. While selling out too quickly is a shame regarding profits, keeping those preparations within reason is important. The only thing worse than selling out too quickly is wasting money on an item never purchased.

Partner With a Distributor

Regarding business-to-business interactions, partnering with a distributor helps make things easier for your company in the future. As an affiliate of an official distributor, you can make deals once you’ve ordered a certain amount of items from them. You will still be able to make a profit off the items you buy and save some money due to your relationship with the distributor.

Focus on Long Expiration Dates

When buying in bulk, it’s a good idea to prioritize relatively non-perishable food items like grains or bulk honey. The biggest reason for this is that even when the supply exceeds the demand, these products can be stored for long periods. As a result, the potential loss of profit is mitigated due to their long shelf lives. Sometimes, allowing the price to depreciate as it draws nearer to the expiry date is another strategy to help back any potential losses.

Focusing on the stock that is available to sell is equally as important as ensuring you can sell it in a timely manner. While the job originally seems difficult to grasp based on customer behavior, it is something that will come naturally as you record your sales over time. Hopefully, by considering a few points from this quick guide to buying anything in bulk, your job is a little easier.