whole earth brands, inc. operates as a global platform of branded products and ingredients focusing on the consumer transition towards natural alternatives, plant-based, clean label, and non-sugar products. the company produces, markets, and distributes tabletop sweeteners for the consumer food markets primarily under equal, canderel, swerve, pure via, and whole earth sweetener brands through food retail, mass merchandising, pharmacy, and food service channels. it offers licorice products which are used in confectionary, food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, personal care, and tobacco products applications. whole earth brands, inc. is based in chicago, illinois.