Wee Bee Jammin’ is a small-batch, family-owned jam and jelly company based in Northern Michigan, known for making all-natural fruit spreads using locally grown ingredients. The brand’s motto—“Spread the Love”—captures its focus on simple recipes, clean ingredients, and community spirit
- Founded: Early 2000s
- Location: Empire, Michigan (near Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes region)
- Owners: Family-run, founded by local entrepreneur Annie Eaglebarger
- Philosophy: Create jams, jellies, and fruit butters using real fruit, pure cane sugar, and no preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup.
- Availability: Sold online and through local markets, gourmet shops, and specialty grocers, especially around the Grand Traverse and Leelanau County areas
Wee Bee Jammin’ offers a variety of fruity, flavorful spreads and sauces, including:
- Classic jams: Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach.
- Unique blends: Razzle Dazzle (raspberry-jalapeño), Cherries Foster, Good Morning Sunshine (apricot-orange).
- No-sugar-added options for select fruit flavors.
- Gift boxes and sampler sets—popular for local Michigan-themed gifts.
Every batch is handmade in small quantities to preserve freshness and emphasize the flavor of ripe, regional fruit.
Wee Bee Jammin’ stands out because of its:
- Local sourcing from Michigan fruit farms
- All-natural production process
- Playful branding and community engagement
- Commitment to sustainability and supporting area growers
