Ford’s Gourmet Foods Awarded NA Marketer of the Year

Ford’s Gourmet Foods, the master distributor for North Carolina-produced brands including Wine Nuts, Fire Dancer Jalapeno Peanuts, Earth Family Organics & Naturals, Southern Yum Pecan Brittle and acclaimed Bone Suckin’ Sauces, started on a drop-down shelf in the Ford’s Produce warehouse and has been awarded the 2024 North American Marketer of the Year Award from The North American Agricultural Marketing Officials.

“Lynn and Sandi Ford and their family have been bringing quality products to market since 1946 at the old city market of Raleigh,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Their gourmet line really took off in 1992 when the entire family got involved and they began selling Bone Suckin’ Sauce at local retailers and at the State Farmers Market.

“Ford’s Gourmet Foods was built on hard work, service to customers and quality products. They embraced international marketing and worked closely with our staff to broaden their customer base. You can now find their products in over 80 countries,” Troxler said. “International markets hold tremendous growth opportunities for food businesses and farmers and we are committed to helping them get there.”

Ford’s Gourmet Foods is a fourth-generation, Raleigh, N.C.-based family business with a focus on making and distributing only the best. “We’re very proud as a company and as a family to receive this award and recognition,” said Vaughn Ford, vice president. “North Carolina is a great state to do business in and the Department of Agriculture has given us the support we needed.”

“The harder you work, the luckier you get,” said Patrick Ford, vice president. “This isn’t a journey you can do on your own, you have to nurture your relationships both with your customers and with government agencies. You need both to make it work and be successful. We are also appreciative to our great employees.”

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