Carolina Foods
Carolina Foods, founded in 1934, specializes in sweet goods like honey buns, pies, and gem donuts, with products sold across North America.
History of Carolina Foods
Carolina Foods was founded in 1934 as a sandwich business servicing local industries in the Carolinas. After World War II, the company expanded its product line to include yeast raised glazed donuts and pies, marking the start of its focus on sweet goods. In 1992, Carolina Foods discontinued its sandwich business to fully dedicate itself to the production of sweet goods. The company's evolution reflects a strategic shift to meet growing market demands for baked and fried sweet products.
Carolina Foods Products
Carolina Foods offers a diverse range of products including honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts. Its honey buns are the top-selling product, widely popular for their unique taste and quality. The company’s pies come in eight different flavors, catering to a variety of customer preferences. Gem donuts are marketed as a superior breakfast alternative. Carolina Foods also provides private label and food service manufacturing, along with custom product formulations for its clients.
Carolina Foods Manufacturing Capabilities
Carolina Foods operates eight high-speed production lines in a facility that spans over 238,000 square feet, encompassing both production and warehousing spaces. This scale of operations enables the company to meet high demand and ensure wide distribution across all fifty states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. The company's production capabilities include both private label and food service manufacturing, as well as custom product formulations to meet specific client needs.
Carolina Foods Certifications and Memberships
Carolina Foods is committed to maintaining the highest standards in food safety and quality. The company holds SQF Level 3 certification, has received an AIB Superior Rating for 11 consecutive years, and is Kosher certified. Additionally, Carolina Foods is a member of the Got To Be NC initiative, which supports local agriculture and businesses in North Carolina. These certifications and memberships reflect the company's dedication to quality and safety across its manufacturing processes.