Krispy Kreme Doughnuts named NC’s most loved homegrown brand, survey says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A survey with over 3,000 respondents says Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is the most loved homegrown brand by North Carolinians.

The survey performed by MarketBeat.com, a financial media company, asked NC residents to name the products that make them “beam with state pride.”

The results are:

#1: Krispy Kreme (Charlotte)

The iconic glazed doughnuts have people running when the “Hot Now” sign is on. Originally based in Winston-Salem, the company moved its headquarters to Charlotte in 2017.

#2: Burt’s Bees (Durham)

Natural personal care products that came from a North Carolina beekeeper’s hobby and later became a worldwide brand.

#3: Mt. Olive Pickles (Mount Olive)

Truly a North Carolina staple. Mt. Olive Pickles remains the largest privately held pickle company in the U.S.

#4: Biltmore Wines (Asheville)

Wines are produced from grapes grown on the famous Biltmore Estate. The winery offers tastings of over 20 handcrafted reds, whites and rosés.

#5: Texas Pete Hot Sauce (Winston-Salem)

Don’t be fooled by the name; this hot sauce is North Carolina through and through since the 1920s.

Check out this infographic that shows the top choices for each state.