The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its Got to Be NC program will host the annual Flavors of Carolina food show, connecting more than 100 local food and beverage producers with over 800 buyers from retail, wholesale, and food service sectors. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center – East Wing in Greensboro.
Flavors of Carolina is a private event where food businesses can sample their products and work toward sales with regional, governmental, national, and international buyers. According to organizers, both startup and established companies will have the chance to meet multiple buyers in one location.
“For buyers, the event is the best setting to learn about new food and beverage products and companies from North Carolina as they connect directly to source high-quality, locally made products,” according to event information.
Attendees will be able to sample various foods and beverages produced in North Carolina, including fresh produce, meats, artisanal cheeses, craft beverages, and packaged goods. The show will also feature structured networking sessions and one-on-one meetings between businesses and buyers.
A range of Got to Be NC members—including family farms, small businesses, and innovative producers—will showcase their products at the event. Media attending will have opportunities for interviews with member companies about their stories and the economic impact of the show on their hometowns. There will also be chances for photos or videos of exhibitors interacting with buyers.
Organizers note that interviews with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler are available upon request during the show. Steve Troxler has led the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as commissioner (https://www.ncagr.gov).
Got to Be NC Agriculture was established in 1985 to promote products grown, raised, caught or made in North Carolina. The program aims to connect consumers with local goods while fostering community among those involved in agriculture across the state.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services supports community farming practices, ensures food safety for consumers, promotes sustainable farming methods (https://www.ncagr.gov), manages resources through specialized divisions like the NC Forest Service (https://www.ncagr.gov), and contributes $102 billion annually to the state’s economy (https://www.ncagr.gov). The department notes that North Carolina leads national production in crops such as sweet potatoes and tobacco (https://www.ncagr.gov).
For more information about Got to Be NC Agriculture or its programs visit www.gottobenc.com.
