The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with its Got to Be NC program, will host the annual Flavors of Carolina food show on February 10 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The event is designed to connect over 100 local food and beverage producers with more than 800 buyers from retail, wholesale, and food service sectors.
This private event allows food businesses to sample their products and promote sales to regional, governmental, national, and international buyers. Both startup and established companies are expected to participate, giving them a platform to meet multiple buyers in one location.
For attendees, the event offers opportunities to sample a range of North Carolina-produced foods and beverages. These include fresh produce, meats, artisanal cheeses, craft beverages, and packaged goods. Structured networking sessions will allow businesses and buyers to discuss potential partnerships.
A variety of Got to Be NC members will exhibit their products at the show. This includes family farms, small businesses, and innovative producers from across the state. Media attending the event can conduct interviews with member companies about their experiences and the economic impact on their communities.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be available for interviews during the show by request. “Attendees will have the chance to sample a wide variety of North Carolina-produced foods and beverages,” organizers stated in advance materials for the event.
The Got to Be NC program was established in 1985. It promotes products grown, raised, caught or made in North Carolina while building community among agricultural producers throughout the state’s economy.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services supports quality of life through forest management initiatives as well as community farming practices (https://www.ncagr.gov). The department also oversees specialized divisions such as the NC Forest Service for resource management (https://www.ncagr.gov). Agriculture remains central to North Carolina’s economy: agriculture and agribusiness contribute $102 billion annually (https://www.ncagr.gov).
The department is responsible for ensuring food safety standards are met across industries while supporting sustainable farming practices (https://www.ncagr.gov). Steve Troxler has served as commissioner for several years (https://www.ncagr.gov). North Carolina leads national production in sweet potatoes and tobacco according to official data (https://www.ncagr.gov).
More information about Got to Be NC can be found at www.gottobenc.com.
