Whole Earth Brands, a global platform of branded products and ingredients, completed the acquisition of Wholesome Sweeteners, a supplier of organic natural and unrefined sweeteners, from Falcon Investment and Arlon Group for $180m. “Consumers are demanding more dietary options that enable healthier lifestyles, and Whole Earth Brands’ business strategy is built on meeting those needs through our innovative product pipeline and global distribution network. Sweets are a joyful experience in cultures around the world, and consumers are demanding more sweetener options that fit within their individual health and dietary needs so that they can continue to enjoy life’s everyday moments and the celebrations that bring us together. Whole Earth Brands is delivering on that expectation by becoming the leader in plant-based and alternative sweeteners around the world, and we are looking forward to integrating Wholesome and growing the world-class brands within our Whole Earth Brands platform," Irwin D. Simon, Whole Earth Brands Executive Chairman.