For more than 25 years, the NC Specialty Foods Association has supported local artisans and helped them promote their specialty foods to consumers and retailers around the state, country and world. To learn more about our members and their products, visit ncspecialtyfoods.org.
1. Billy Bub’s
Billy Bub’s produces award-winning barbecue sauces and healthy multipurpose dry rubs. Find them in Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Publix, IGA, Piggly Wiggly, military commissaries and specialty shops.
(919) 796-1840
2. Carolina Gold
Carolina Gold makes 100% extra-virgin, cold-pressed, unrefined sunflower oil. Their sunflowers are high in oleic acid and non-GMO, creating a beautiful, clean cooking oil that’s an excellent source of vitamin E. It’s great for sauteing, frying, dipping bread and more.
(252) 209-4288
3. Crew Family Orchards
Spending time with the “deep rich dirt” of our orchard land in Wagram has inspired us to develop some unique food products, including our biggest hit: “DeepRichDirt” NC Bourbon-Infused Balsamic Vinegar.
(910) 364-6168
4. Happy Heart Elderberry
Add natural products to your wellness routine with immune-boosting elderberries, spices and honey. This woman-owned small business uses organic ingredients to create products like syrup, DIY kits, orangeade, tea and infused honey. Buy at retailers or online.
(910) 337-2234
5. King’s Pepper
Lose the salt, keep the flavor with King’s Pepper’s centuries-old West African spice blend, made in Hillsborough. Great on veggies, meat, poultry or seafood. No salt, peanuts or MSG. Use promo code FF23 for 10% off. Shop local or Amazon.
(919) 228-9345
6. Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
Mrs. Ruth’s Jams is a national award-winning innovator offering unique flavor combinations crafted from the freshest N.C. produce. Using preservative-free ingredients from local farms, they create traceable, high-integrity, farm-to-jar products.
(919) 614-0975
7. Nons Salts
Nons Salts is a family business based on an original family pinching salt recipe from Italy. Each blend is made with fresh herbs, garlic and peppers and created for everyday cooking and finishing. Use code FIELD10 for 10% off.
(561) 504-8951
8. Old Mule
Old Mule has been producing their line of sauces, rubs and seasonings on their family farm for more than 30 years. Still family, still full of flavor! Find it at your local store or online.
(828) 625-0305
9. OLIVE OIL GROVE
OLIVE OIL GROVE expertly selects olive oils and vinegars from small, artisanal groves and ships them directly to customers’ tables. It’s all part of their central theme: “From grove to table.”
(919) 589-3489
oliveoilgrove.com
