Granola is quietly one of the highest-margin, lowest-waste items a cafe or smoothie bar can stock. It needs no prep, no refrigeration, holds for 10 months unopened, and slots into a dozen menu items: acai bowls, parfaits, overnight oats, scones-in-a-hurry. But not every granola earns its counter space. Here's what we'd look for if we were buying wholesale (and what we'd fix if we were you).
1. Ingredients your menu can brag about
Menus now sell transparency. "Granola" on the menu is a commodity; "small-batch granola, olive oil, real maple, gluten-free" is a $12 bowl. Look for a supplier whose ingredient list reads like your own: ours is rolled oats, nuts, pure maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, vanilla, cinnamon, sea salt. No seed oils, no corn syrup, no preservatives.
2. Dietary coverage without asterisks
Certified gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO in one SKU simplifies ordering, labeling, and the "is there dairy in this?" conversation at the register. All six Hudson Henry flavors qualify, including Chocolate Pecan, which uses dairy-free dark chocolate chips. Allergen info is clear: tree nuts, soy only in the chocolate flavor.
3. Clusters that survive service
Soft, sandy granola disappears into a smoothie bowl and looks like dust on a parfait. You want real clusters that hold up to scooping, milk, and time on the bar. Our maple-syrup-bound clusters are baked to stay crisp in a yogurt parfait through the morning rush.
4. Packaging that fits your workflow
Wholesale should arrive in sizes that match your prep, not a single 40lb sack. We ship 10lb bulk boxes (four resealable 2.5lb bags per box, in any flavor), so one bag lives behind the counter while the rest stay sealed and fresh. 12oz retail bags and snack packs are also available for grab-and-go or POS display.
5. A supplier who can actually keep up
We bake and ship everything from Grand Rapids, MI, process orders in two business days, and can stand up recurring deliveries so you never 86 your granola bowl.
How to start
Visit our wholesale page for pricing and terms, or see the product side at the 10lb bulk boxes and individual bags. We'd love to see Hudson Henry on your menu.