NPEW 2017

ISLAND POND, VT, March2,2017—The Maple Guild, the largest single-source producer of organic maple syrup in the world, recently announced the launch of online sales and distribution of its syrup and maple products through The Maple GuildwebsiteandAmazon. The Vermont-based company is the steward of the biggest sugar bush in the world and produces its syrup using a unique steam-crafted™ process to create the most innovative maple syrup operation. According to The Maple Guild, this state-of-the-art process results in “the purest tasting, highest quality maple syrup and maple-based products in the world.”

With the launch of e-commerce, The Maple Guild now produces and distributes a variety of maple-based products using a single-sourced maple syrup to include: an award-winning maple cream, a maple vinegar naturally fermented and then aged in Napa Valley wine barrels, enhanced maple waters, maple-sweetened iced teas. The lineup of organic syrups includes Grade A Golden, along with infused syrups including: Bourbon Barrel-Aged, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon Stick and Salted Caramel.

“The Maple Guild’s goal is to offer consumers the best tasting, highest quality and consistently delicious maple syrup and maple-based products,” said John Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for The Maple Guild. “As food innovators, we want to showcase the versatility of maple syrup as not only naturally delicious on its own, but as an exciting ingredient. We are so excited to share our passion with the world now that the products are available to purchase online.”

In addition to launching online sales, The Maple Guild is proud to announce its Organic Maple Vinegar as a finalist for a best new product at the 2017 NEXTY Awards. The NEXTY Award winners will be announced at theNatural Products West Expo, where The Maple Guild will be exhibiting at booth M611, from March 9-11, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

The nomination will be the second for The Maple Guild, as the Vermont-based company continues to innovate across multiple product categories withThe Maple Guild Organic Maple Creamsecuring the NEXTY Award for a Best New Product at Natural Products East Expo in 2016.

The Maple Guild is the largest and most efficient single-source producer of maple syrup in the world. Through its 1,800 mile-long network of tap lines on 16,000 acres of forest, The Maple Guild leverages a state-of-the-art operation by utilizing a unique reverse-osmosis and steam-crafted™process to produce its syrup.

Unlike the traditional laborious process of boiling 40-50 gallons of sap to remove excess water to make one gallon of maple syrup, the Maple Guild’s steam-crafted™system allows maple production to go from sap to syrup in roughly 90 seconds – ensuring a significantly less processed, never burnt, More Maplier™ product than any other maple syrup on the market. This process results in The Guild’s signature pure maple flavor, distinct light golden color and unusually smooth consistency. Steam-Crafting™ ensures consistent natural maple flavor that is versatile enough to sweeten and enhance a variety of baked goods, desserts, savory dishes and beverages — from milkshakes to Manhattans.

ABOUT THE MAPLE GUILD

The Maple Guild is the largest single-source producer of organic Vermont-made maple syrup in the world. Our vision: to produce the purest, highest-quality maple syrup and maple-based products available on the market by meticulously managing every component of the process from tree to table. By controlling 16,000 acres of sugar bush in the United States, owning and operating a state-of-the-art production infrastructure, and employing an exclusive steam-crafted™ syrup processing system, The Maple Guild is the world’s most innovative and efficient producer of premium maple products. For more information, visitwww.mapleguild.comor follow The Maple Guild onTwitter@RealMapleGuild.