Your Partner
in Sweet Success

SINCE 1934

Perfecting the Art & Science of Sweet Baked Goods

Carolina Foods has been crafting the highest-quality sweet baked goods for over 90 years. Making everything from scratch with time-honored techniques and industry-leading technology to deliver exceptional products.

Carolina Foods Gem Donuts
90 years
of baking experience
100%
made from scratch
Carolina Foods Gem Donuts
90 years
of baking experience
100%
made from scratch
Carolina Foods Gem Donuts
90 years
of baking experience
100%
made from scratch

WHY US

The Premier Manufacturer in the Industry

Our award-winning bakery combines decades of expertise with the best technology in the industry. By managing every step of the process in-house, we ensure superior quality, faster innovation and unmatched service for our customers.

Heritage
Heritage
Heritage
Commitment
Commitment
Commitment
Capability
Capability
Capability
Quality
Quality
Quality
Consistency
Consistency
Consistency
Safety
Safety
Safety
Scalability
Scalability
Scalability
Service
Service
Service
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Award-Winning
State-of-the-art Bakery
Superior
Quality, Safety & Service
Carolina Foods Cinnamon Rolls
Award-Winning
State-of-the-art Bakery
Superior
Quality, Safety & Service
Carolina Foods Cinnamon Rolls
Award-Winning
State-of-the-art Bakery
Superior
quality, safety & service
Carolina Foods Cinnamon Rolls

What we make

Masters of our Craft

We don’t just mix ingredients—we understand how they interact. We don’t just bake – we perfect quality, taste, texture, shelf life and consistency, ensuring every product meets the highest standards.

Gem Donuts

Gem Donuts

Gem Donuts

Donut Sticks

Donut Sticks

Donut Sticks

Honey Buns

Honey Buns

Honey Buns

Fritters

Fritters

Fritters

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Mini Pies

Mini Pies

Mini Pies

Royally Delicious since 1934

Strategic Channels & Partnerships

At Carolina Foods, we specialize in crafting high-quality sweet baked goods for both retail and food service channels. While Duchess represents our branded line, we’re also a leading partner in private label and co-manufacturing solutions.

Retail

Carolina Foods delivers consistent, high-quality sweet baked goods that keep retail shelves stocked with products consumers love.

Private brands

As a trusted partner, Carolina Foods helps private brands grow with delicious, customized sweet baked goods that exceed expectations.

Co-manufacturing

Carolina Foods offers proven co-manufacturing expertise to help brands scale sweet baked goods production efficiently and reliably.

Food Service

From quick-serve to hospitality, Carolina Foods supplies food service operators with fresh, crowd-pleasing sweet baked goods.

What people are saying
Carolina Foods’ new baking facility in Pineville, NC is a shining example of what is possible for bakery production with today’s technology and engineering.
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What people are saying
Carolina Foods’ new baking facility in Pineville, NC is a shining example of what is possible for bakery production with today’s technology and engineering.
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What people are saying
Carolina Foods’ new baking facility in Pineville, NC is a shining example of what is possible for bakery production with today’s technology and engineering.
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Your partner
in sweet success

Trusted by leading retailers for products that deliver on quality, taste, consistency and performance.

Your partner
in sweet success

Trusted by leading retailers for products that deliver on quality, taste, consistency and performance.

Your partner
in sweet success

Trusted by leading retailers for products that deliver on quality, taste, consistency and performance.

  • Heritage

  • commitment

  • capability

  • quality

  • consistency

  • safety

  • scalability

  • service

  • innovation

  • Heritage

  • commitment

  • capability

  • quality

  • consistency

  • safety

  • scalability

  • service

  • innovation

  • Heritage

  • commitment

  • capability

  • quality

  • consistency

  • safety

  • scalability

  • service

  • innovation

est 1934

​​At Carolina Foods, we don’t just make delicious baked goods—we build lasting partnerships. We’re committed to helping your business grow with high-quality products, reliable service and channel-specific solutions that meet your unique needs. 

Copyright 2025 Carolina Foods. All rights reserved

est 1934

​​At Carolina Foods, we don’t just make delicious baked goods—we build lasting partnerships. We’re committed to helping your business grow with high-quality products, reliable service and channel-specific solutions that meet your unique needs. 

Copyright 2025 Carolina Foods. All rights reserved

est 1934

​​At Carolina Foods, we don’t just make delicious baked goods—we build lasting partnerships. We’re committed to helping your business grow with high-quality products, reliable service and channel-specific solutions that meet your unique needs. 

Copyright 2025 Carolina Foods. All rights reserved