US maple syrup producer Runamok Maple has acquired the maple candy operation of Bascom Maple Farms for an undisclosed sum.

The candy operation of Bascom Maple Farms, consisting of maple candy and maple butter, will be owned by Runamok Maple and operated under the name of True North Maple, a newly developed maple candy brand from Runamok Maple.

True North Maple will use the production facilities at Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s Cotton Mill building in Brattleboro, but will operate as a separate entity.

“After working in the maple syrup business for over ten years, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to diversify my knowledge of maple products and expand our business in an exciting, new direction,” says Eric Sorkin, co-founder of Runamok Maple and True North Maple. “Our team plans to build on the amazing foundation that Bascom Maple Farms has created and offer consumers a fresh, innovative approach to maple candy and maple butter.”

Beyond producing its own maple candy products for consumers under the True North Maple brand, Sorkin’s team will supply six private labels with maple products, as well as seek collaborations with sugar makers who are looking to white label or private label.

Bascom will contract its candy from Runamok and will still be marketing maple candy through its Coombs and Brown Family Farms brands.

With the sale of his maple candy operation to Runamok Maple, founder and owner Bruce Bascom plans to focus his attention on growing his core maple businesses.