Maker of beloved sweet goods unveils operation
that will double capacity, celebrates longstanding commitment to
quality and its employees
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 17, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Foods, a North
Carolina-based bakery famous for its iconic Duchess Honey
Buns, donuts, pastries and pies, officially opened its new,
state-of-the-art facility in the Charlotte suburb of Pineville, just 10 miles from its historic
location in the Queen City's South End neighborhood.
The new headquarters is part of a strategic growth plan that
began three years ago with an investment from Charlotte-based private equity firm Falfurrias
Capital Partners, which specializes in growing middle-market
businesses. Carolina Foods celebrated the new facility – and its
90th birthday – by gathering hundreds of employees,
industry leaders and civic dignitaries to commemorate the grand
opening.
"This pivotal milestone symbolizes a new era and the culmination
of decades of dedication and commitment to the customers we serve,"
said Carolina Foods CEO Dan Myers.
"The delicious smell of our honey buns now fills the air in
Pineville, a testament to the
innovation and quality that has kept us thriving for 90 years, and
we are grateful to celebrate this new chapter surrounded by our
esteemed employees, community members and partners."
While the facility is complete and operational, work will
continue over the next several months installing and commissioning
additional production lines that will allow Carolina Foods to
roughly double its capacity vs. the South End location. More and
more production will move to the Pineville location, with the original
operation expected to phase out by the end of 2025. Future plans
have not been determined for the South End property, which is still
owned by the Scarborough family.
Also joining the grand opening celebration was Paul Scarborough, son of founder Vernon Scarborough, whose vision and
entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundation for Carolina Foods'
enduring success. Representatives from Falfurrias Capital Partners
and Mecklenburg County were also
on hand, underscoring the collaborative effort behind this
monumental project and highlighting the brand's significance to the
county.
About Carolina Foods
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Carolina Foods, LLC
was started in 1934 by Vernon
Scarborough as a family-owned sandwich business serving
textile mills, furniture manufacturers and lunch counters
throughout the Carolinas. After World War II the company expanded
its products to include glazed donuts and pies, becoming one of the
first wholesale bakeries to perfect the honey bun. Today Carolina
Foods serves a wide variety of mass merchants as well as wholesale,
vending and foodservice distributors. For more information,
visit www.carolinafoodsinc.com.
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