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Message from the president Thank you for your interest in North Carolina made, Specialty Food products. Our state The Got to Be NC Membership
is blessed to have many amazing iconic brands and some of the most innovative and
fresh new entrepreneurs within the specialty food industry. From the mountains to
the coast and all throughout the state you will find specialty food treasures, worth the
taste. We trust your copy of Dish This will be the starting point and guide your culinary and Marketing Program
Formerly Known as Goodness Grows in North Carolina
exploration.

As president of the North Carolina Specialty Food Association (NCSFA), I want to thank you for your interest
in our products. The mission of our association is to provide its membership with educational, marketing,
and sales opportunities that grow their businesses and promote their passion for creating the finest and
diverse specialty food products. As interest in craft made and local food continues to rise, the NCSFA has
evolved to meet the growing needs of our members. Our association seeks to further the development and
awareness of food and beverage products founded and manufactured in North Carolina.

We hope this book will be a resource and guide your journey. Consider this to be a directory of the best
of the best within the North Carolina agritourism industry. You can purchase these products online and
in many specialty food retailers throughout our state. Some of these manufacturers will also have a
Got to Be NC is the official statewide brand and membership marketing program of the North Carolina
retail store, which we recommend visiting and tasting when possible. Find out more from our website,
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Created in 1985, the program is designed to promote top-
www.ncspecialtyfoods.org as our website remains a great resource for finding local, artisan, small batch
quality fresh produce, processed food items, fiber and nursery products that are grown, raised, caught, or
brands and the stores that carry them.
manufactured in North Carolina.
So, when planning a gift or a great meal, add these brands to your shopping list and you will discover why we
The program was originally branded as Goodness Grows in North Carolina. In 2005, Got to Be NC was adopted
say, “Goodness Grows in North Carolina,” and why your choice has “Got to Be NC” ... enjoy!
as the new program title. From 2005 until 2021, the Goodness Grows and Got to Be NC logos were merged. In
2021, a new logo was developed for Got to Be NC Agriculture to stand alone. The new logo allows for better
Scott D. Stephens
readability and the ability to be printed on a smaller scale. The new Got to Be NC logo can be used on product
Board of Directors President promote their products.
NCSFA President
packaging. Got to Be NC member partners are highly encouraged to use the branding at their businesses and to

Got to Be NC has nearly 3,000 members and the program is growing daily. Many members choose to put the
Scott Stephens, Hampton Farms
Executive Secretary Got to Be NC logo on their packaging. Some grocery retailers have partnered with the program to add Got to
Be NC signage in their local North Carolina sections. The Got to Be NC brand comes with an application vetting
Chris Duke, Anna’s Gourmet Goodies process, industry resources and support. To consumers, this logo means they are shopping and supporting
local North Carolina companies.
Treasurer

Becca Wright, Piedmont Pennies
Secretary
Mark Overbay, Big Spoon Roasters North Carolina Department of
board@ncspecialtyfoods.org
Board Members Agriculture & Consumer Services Contacts
Jerrod Adkins, UnbelievaBuns gottobenc.com and ncagr.gov
Patrick Ford, Ford’s Gourmet Foods
Denise Goga, Food Cravings
Andy Kurtts, Buttermilk Creative Got to Be NC Membership and Program Information ............................(919) 707-3152
Andrew Manzone, Unilever Got to Be NC Events and Domestic Specialty Foods ................................(919) 707-3154
International Exporting – Specialty Foods ................................................(919) 707-3174
Josh Monahan, 1 in 6 Snacks
Jeff Newsome, Peggy Rose’s Jellies
If you are or know of a business interested in becoming a Got to Be NC member
Ex Officio Board Members visit www.gottobenc.com for more information or call (919) 707-3152.

Sherry Barefoot, NC Specialty Foods Association
Brenna Favara, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

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