Joy catches up with Matt Mahan and the team behind Springfield’s Date Lady at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago to discuss their journey from a small Commercial Street startup to a national presence. Founded by Colleen Sundley after she discovered the versatility of date syrup while living in the UAE, the company has pioneered the use of healthy, clean-label date sweeteners in the U.S. market. 🌴🍯
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Beyond their signature syrups, this conversation highlights the company's impressive growth and upcoming expansion into a new facility to launch a dedicated baking line for protein bars and chocolate chips. It is a high-energy look at how a locally-rooted business is successfully scaling its mission to provide nutritious, taste-forward alternatives for families and food service operators across the country! 😋✨

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