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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

Carolina Foods News

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. 

Carolina Foods employees enjoying a day at work

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. 

Carolina Foods employees enjoying a day at work

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. 

Carolina Foods employees enjoying a day at work

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