Granola is quietly one of the highest-margin, lowest-waste items a cafe or smoothie bar can stock. It needs no prep, no refrigeration, has a 10 month shelf life, 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, extra virgin olive oil, real maple, gluten-free" is a $12 bowl. Look for a supplier whose ingredient list reads like your own: ours starts with gluten-free oats, pure maple syrup, seeds and nuts, baked with extra virgin olive oil (organic coconut oil in Cashew Coconut) and finished with a little brown sugar and sea salt. No seed oils, no corn syrup, no preservatives.
2. Dietary coverage without asterisks
One SKU that's vegan, certified gluten-free and Non-GMO Project Verified 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: our flavors contain tree nuts and coconut depending on the recipe, none contain soy, and The OG is made without nuts or coconut in the recipe. Peanuts and tree nuts are present in our facility.
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 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, do our best to ship orders within 24 hours, 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.
