Bissell Maple Farm

What Bissell Maple Farm does

Bissell Maple Farm is a sixth-generation family-owned maple syrup producer headquartered in Jefferson, Ohio, tracing its maple farming heritage to 1834. The company was formally established as a standalone business by Nate Bissell in 2011 after leaving a chemical engineering career, and operates from a 40,000 sq ft repurposed 1939 General Electric facility. It produces and distributes pure maple syrup and related products across three primary channels: retail (glass bottles and plastic jugs in 8oz-32oz sizes), food service (gallon jugs, organic maple sugar in bulk cases), and bulk ingredients (5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 275-gallon totes for food manufacturers). Differentiated products include Sugarmaker's Reserve (bourbon barrel-aged syrup in Pappy Van Winkle barrels) and Nate's Hot Maple (chili-infused syrup launched in 2025).

The company's underlying technology combines traditional maple syrup production with modern industrial equipment, including reverse osmosis sap concentration systems, stainless steel evaporators, and proprietary triple barrel-aging processes. Key certifications include USDA Organic, Kosher (Ohio-K), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Non-GMO, and Gluten-Free. The business model is B2B/B2C hybrid: wholesale distribution through regional grocery chains (Wegmans, Giant Eagle, Meijer, Market District, Acme Fresh Markets, Sander's Market, Marianne's), food service operators, bulk ingredient buyers in food manufacturing, and craft breweries (Thirsty Dog, Founders, Goose Island), supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales via the company website. In 2024, the company expanded to Rutland, Vermont with a 33,000 sq ft facility to manufacture stainless steel sap buckets and reestablish equipment dealership capabilities.

Name

Bissell Maple Farm

Legal name

Bissell Maple Farm

Website

https://bissellmaplefarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1834

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bissell Maple Farm is a sixth-generation family-owned maple syrup producer based in Jefferson, Ohio, manufacturing and distributing pure maple syrup and specialty products across retail grocery, food service, bulk ingredient, and craft brewing channels with recent expansion into Vermont.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maple Syrup Production

NAICS

Sugar Manufacturing (31131), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Spreads, Sweeteners & Syrups (Jam, Honey, Nut Butters, Maple) (CRADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edible Sap, Syrups & Sweeteners (Maple, Birch) Tapping/Processing (AFAMAFAL), Sweetener Syrups & Blends (HFCS, cane/invert, agave, maple blends) (AFAFAGAF)

Keywords

• Maple syrup production
• Bulk maple ingredients
• Wholesale maple products
• Barrel-aged maple syrup
• Maple sugar manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Products: Sale of bottled maple syrup in various sizes (8oz, 12oz, 16oz, 32oz) through retail store partnerships. Products include standard grades and specialty barrel-aged varieties sold to end-consumer grocery shoppers.
2. Food Service Products: Bulk syrup and maple sugar products sold to restaurants, cafes, and food service distributors in gallon jugs and case quantities.
3. Bulk Ingredients: Large-volume maple syrup and maple sugar sold to food manufacturing industries (meats, snack bars) in 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes for use as ingredients in other products.
4. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through the company website shop, including specialty products like Nate's Hot Maple and barrel-aged syrups shipped to individual customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bissell Maple Farm manufactures and distributes 100% pure maple syrup and maple sugar products across three market channels: retail (glass bottles and plastic jugs in 8oz-32oz sizes), food service (gallon jugs and bulk maple sugar), and bulk ingredients (5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 275-gallon totes for food manufacturers). The company also produces specialty products including bourbon barrel-aged syrups (Sugarmaker's Reserve) and chili-infused Nate's Hot Maple.

Product overview

Bissell Maple Farm is a sixth-generation family-owned maple syrup producer offering a diversified portfolio of maple products across three primary market channels: retail (consumer packaged goods), food service, and bulk ingredients. Their retail line includes glass bottles (8 oz, 12 oz) and plastic jugs (16 oz, 32 oz) in standard sizes for grocery store shelves. Food service offerings consist of gallon jugs and organic maple sugar in bulk cases. Their bulk ingredients division serves manufacturers with 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes for use as ingredients in processed foods and beverages. The company also produces specialty products including Nate's Hot Maple (chili-infused syrup) and Sugarmaker's Reserve (premium bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup). All products are 100% pure maple syrup, with USDA Organic and Kosher certifications available. Products are graded according to USDA standards (Golden Delicate Taste, Amber Rich Taste, Dark Robust Taste, Very Dark Strong Taste).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sugar Chalet: A brand associated with Bissell Maple Farm's barrel-aged syrups and sugarhouse operations, serving as a hub for community and industry collaborations.
• Nate's Hot Maple
• Sugarmaker's Reserve

Products and services

• Retail Maple Syrup Bottles and Jugs
• Nate's Hot Maple
• Sugarmaker's Reserve (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup)
• Food Service Gallon Jugs
• Organic Maple Sugar
• Bulk Maple Syrup (5-Gallon Pails, 55-Gallon Drums, 275-Gallon Totes)
• Bulk Organic Maple Sugar

Quantifiable outcome

• Ohio ranked 4th in US maple syrup production, up from historical 1st place in 1840
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Pappy & CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2015Collaboration to launch Pappy & Company Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. Bissell ages their Sugarmaker's Reserve syrup in rare 23-year-old Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels from Frankfort, Kentucky. The partnership was launched at the 2015 Summer Fancy Foods Show in New York City. This is a flagship product collaboration creating one of the rarest barrel-aged maple syrups available.
• Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkron, Ohio craft brewery producing bourbon barrel-aged maple beers using Bissell maple syrup. Part of the company's craft beverage partnership portfolio serving the regional craft beer industry.
• Founders Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Rapids, Michigan brewery collaborating on maple bourbon barrel-aged beer production. One of the craft brewing industry's prominent maple beer innovators.
• Goose Island Beer Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago-based brewery producing maple-infused smoked beers using Bissell syrup. Represents the company's reach into major metropolitan craft beer markets.
• G.H. Grimm CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcquisition of historic G.H. Grimm building in Rutland, Vermont. G.H. Grimm was a legendary sap bucket manufacturer. Bissell plans to restart sap bucket production line for the maple industry, producing 20,000 stainless steel sap buckets annually.
• Acme Fresh MarketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNortheast Ohio regional grocery chain retailing Bissell maple products in stores.
• Giant EaglecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional supermarket chain operating throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Carries Bissell maple syrup products.
• WegmanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium grocery chain featuring Bissell barrel-aged and specialty maple syrups in stores across the Northeast.
• MeijercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidwest regional retailer with Bissell maple syrup distribution across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
• Market DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGourmet grocery chain (part of Giant Eagle family) featuring specialty and premium food items including Bissell maple products.
• Ohio State University ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing maple syrup production expertise. OSU extension educator Les Ober authored consumer guide to maple syrup featuring Bissell as a leading producer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maple Grove Farms: Largest U.S. maple syrup producer based in Vermont, supplying mainstream retail and food service. Comparable as a vertically integrated maple CPG brand operating across retail and bulk channels, but at significantly larger scale than Bissell.
• Tree Top Inc. Large fruit-based ingredient supplier to food and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to Bissell as a supplier of natural sweeteners and bulk ingredients into CPG manufacturing channels.
• Capella Flavors: Manufacturer of flavoring syrups and concentrates for food and beverage producers. Comparable as a flavor/sweetener ingredient supplier serving the same food manufacturing and craft beverage customer base.

Direct peers

• Crown Maple: Premium New York-state maple syrup producer emphasizing craft production and estate-style branding. Comparable to Bissell in targeting premium retail and gourmet channels with high-end positioning.
• Coombs Family Farms: Organic-focused maple syrup brand carried by natural and mainstream grocers. Directly comparable as a family-heritage, organic-certified maple CPG competing for the same premium retail shelf space.
• Bascom Maple Farms: Large New Hampshire-based bulk maple syrup and ingredient supplier. Comparable to Bissell's bulk ingredient business serving food manufacturers with pails, drums, and tanker volumes.
• Anderson's Maple Syrup: Wisconsin family-owned maple producer with retail, food service, and bulk offerings. Closely comparable to Bissell as a multi-generational, multi-channel Midwest maple operation.
• Highland Sugarworks: Vermont craft maple syrup maker with retail and specialty distribution. Comparable as a smaller-scale, craft-positioned maple producer targeting gourmet and gift channels.
• Pappy & Company: Existing Bissell partner that co-launches bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup. Comparable as a luxury gifting/food brand overlapping with Bissell's Sugarmaker's Reserve Pappy Van Winkle product line.
• Butternut Mountain Farm: Vermont-based maple syrup producer and bulk supplier serving retail, food service, and ingredient customers. Closely comparable to Bissell's three-channel model with strong private-label and branded offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bissellmaplefarm

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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