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Baking up Innovation for over 90 years
Since 1934, Carolina Foods has been crafting beloved baked goods with time-honored recipes and a passion for quality. What began as a small family bakery has grown into a trusted name in sweet baked goods, built on generations of dedication, innovation, and care.
Jan 2025
Carolina Foods named Food Engineering's 2025 Plant of the Year.
Jan 2025
Carolina Foods named Food Engineering's 2025 Plant of the Year.
Jan 2025
Carolina Foods named Food Engineering's 2025 Plant of the Year.
May 2024
Carolina Foods celebrates 90th anniversary and Grand Opening of new state-of-the-art Pineville, NC bakery.
May 2024
Carolina Foods celebrates 90th anniversary and Grand Opening of new state-of-the-art Pineville, NC bakery.
May 2024
Carolina Foods celebrates 90th anniversary and Grand Opening of new state-of-the-art Pineville, NC bakery.
Feb 2024
Carolina Foods earns SQF Level 3 certification with a score of 100.
Feb 2024
Carolina Foods earns SQF Level 3 certification with a score of 100.
Feb 2024
Carolina Foods earns SQF Level 3 certification with a score of 100.
2021
Carolina Foods breaks ground on new Pineville, NC bakery.
2021
Carolina Foods breaks ground on new Pineville, NC bakery.
2021
Carolina Foods breaks ground on new Pineville, NC bakery.
1992
Carolina Foods discontinues sandwich business to shift focus to Sweet Baked Goods.
1992
Carolina Foods discontinues sandwich business to shift focus to Sweet Baked Goods.
1992
Carolina Foods discontinues sandwich business to shift focus to Sweet Baked Goods.
1946
One of the first in the industry to market the now popular “Honey Bun.”
1946
One of the first in the industry to market the now popular “Honey Bun.”
1946
One of the first in the industry to market the now popular “Honey Bun.”
1940s
Carolina Foods launches its first consumer retail brand under the ‘Royally Delicious’ Duchess brand name.
1940s
Carolina Foods launches its first consumer retail brand under the ‘Royally Delicious’ Duchess brand name.
1940s
Carolina Foods launches its first consumer retail brand under the ‘Royally Delicious’ Duchess brand name.
1940s
Innovators in bakery science, Carolina Foods, was the first to crack the code on extending shelf life via proprietary formulations.
1940s
Innovators in bakery science, Carolina Foods, was the first to crack the code on extending shelf life via proprietary formulations.
1940s
Innovators in bakery science, Carolina Foods, was the first to crack the code on extending shelf life via proprietary formulations.
1940s
After WWII – expanding offerings offering to include yeast raised glazed donuts and pies.
1940s
After WWII – expanding offerings offering to include yeast raised glazed donuts and pies.
1940s
After WWII – expanding offerings offering to include yeast raised glazed donuts and pies.
194X
Carolina Foods begins proudly serving sandwiches to local textile and furniture manufacturers & lunch counters throughout the Carolinas.
194X
Carolina Foods begins proudly serving sandwiches to local textile and furniture manufacturers & lunch counters throughout the Carolinas.
194X
Carolina Foods begins proudly serving sandwiches to local textile and furniture manufacturers & lunch counters throughout the Carolinas.
1934
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1934, family owned & operated
1934
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1934, family owned & operated
1934
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1934, family owned & operated
Bakery Partner of Choice for Leading Retailers
21,698
convenience
stores
8,600
value
retailers
4,505
conventional
grocers
3,419
Mass-market
Retailers
873
CLUB
STORES
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.
bakingbusiness.com
Bakery Partner of Choice for Leading Retailers
21,698
convenience
stores
8,600
value
retailers
4,505
conventional
grocers
3,419
Mass-market
Retailers
873
CLUB
STORES
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.
bakingbusiness.com
Bakery Partner of Choice for Leading Retailers
21,698
convenience
stores
8,600
value
retailers
4,505
conventional
grocers
3,419
Mass-market
Retailers
873
CLUB
STORES
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.
bakingbusiness.com



Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
Sweet Success. How Carolina Foods Drives Growth with Automation
Sweet Success. How Carolina Foods Drives Growth with Automation
Sweet Success. How Carolina Foods Drives Growth with Automation



Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
Food Engineering Announces 2025 Plant of the Year Award Winner
Food Engineering Announces 2025 Plant of the Year Award Winner
Food Engineering Announces 2025 Plant of the Year Award Winner



Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
Carolina Foods Maps Out Future Growth
Carolina Foods Maps Out Future Growth
Carolina Foods Maps Out Future Growth



Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Carolina Foods levels up with Schubert packaging system
Carolina Foods levels up with Schubert packaging system
Carolina Foods levels up with Schubert packaging system
Working Here
Why Carolina Foods is a Delicious Place to work
At Carolina Foods, the recipe for a great workplace starts with its people. Rooted in tradition yet always innovating, the company blends a family-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and creativity.

Working Here
Why Carolina Foods is a Delicious Place to work
At Carolina Foods, the recipe for a great workplace starts with its people. Rooted in tradition yet always innovating, the company blends a family-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and creativity.

Working Here
Why Carolina Foods is a Delicious Place to work
At Carolina Foods, the recipe for a great workplace starts with its people. Rooted in tradition yet always innovating, the company blends a family-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and creativity.

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