LEXINGTON BAKES & Wholesome

Meet Wholesome: Our Sugar Partner

Our ingredient standards are simple. Real, Organic, & Fair.

When sourcing ingredients for our luxury cookies and brownies, we thoroughly evaluate ingredient partners’ standards, ethics, and commitment to people and the planet to ensure they align with our mission and values.

At LEXINGTON BAKES, even the sweetest part of our treats has a purpose beyond taste. That’s why we’ve chosen Wholesome Sugar as our sugar partner—a pioneer in bringing Fair Trade, Organic sugars to our kitchens. With a steadfast dedication to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment, Wholesome’s approach ensures that each spoonful of sugar contributes to a healthier, fairer world.

Sourcing with Integrity

Wholesome Sugar was one of the first companies to introduce Fair Trade Certified sugar to consumers in the United States. Instead of buying sugar as a commodity on the open market, they form relationships with smallholder farmers around the globe. These partnerships ensure that farmers receive fair prices, stable contracts, and the resources they need to invest in their communities—think better education, improved healthcare, and more sustainable agricultural practices.

For us at LEXINGTON BAKES, choosing Wholesome means we’re not just getting sugar; we’re supporting a network of growers who have a stake in the land they cultivate and the legacy they’ll leave for future generations.

A Commitment to the Earth

Wholesome’s sugars aren’t just ethically sourced; they’re also crafted with the planet in mind. By prioritizing organic farming methods and non-GMO crops, Wholesome reduces the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other harmful chemicals. This approach protects local ecosystems, preserves soil health, and keeps waterways clean, ensuring that sugarcane grows harmoniously with the environment.

This commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with LEXINGTON BAKES’ values. We see every ingredient as an opportunity to support regenerative agriculture, and by working with Wholesome, we can be confident that the sweetness in our baked goods is kind to both people and planet.

Flavor That Shines Through

Quality and ethics aren’t mutually exclusive—and Wholesome’s sugar proves it. Their carefully produced, minimally processed sugars retain subtle flavor nuances and a natural sweetness that enhance, rather than mask, the other ingredients in our recipes. When you taste one of our cookies or brownies, you’ll notice a warmth and depth of flavor that reflects the care taken at every step of the supply chain.

Wholesome’s unrefined, organic cane sugar preserves more of the cane’s inherent characteristics, lending a gentle caramel-like note to baked goods. It’s a taste you can savor, knowing it comes from conscious choices.

Empowering Communities, Celebrating Culture

Fair Trade isn’t just a certification—it’s a philosophy that uplifts communities. By ensuring farmers earn fair wages and benefit from community development funds, Wholesome helps strengthen local economies and cultural traditions. This can mean building schools, improving infrastructure, or financing healthcare initiatives—tangible changes that ripple out from each crop of sugarcane.

At LEXINGTON BAKES, this resonates with our vision of a global food community where each ingredient partner plays a meaningful role. Just as we aim to bring joy and connection through the treats we bake, Wholesome fosters joy and opportunity in the very communities that grow our sugar.

Sweetness with a Conscience

The next time you enjoy one of our cookies or brownies, you’ll know that the sweetness comes from more than just quality ingredients. It comes from a partnership built on respect, transparency, and kindness. We believe that something as small as a teaspoon of sugar can carry tremendous impact when sourced thoughtfully—and Wholesome Sugar makes that belief a delicious reality.