What's Happening at              Mt. Olive Pickle Company

We always like to say that we're more than just the U.S.'s #1 brand of pickles and we sure like to give back to those who have supported us over the years. Below, our Mt. Olive Pickle team shares the latest news regarding our pickled products brand, including its community involvement here in Mount Olive, North Carolina and beyond.

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The 99-Year History of Mt. Olive Pickle Company

The 1920s: Where it All Began It all started in the 1920s. An enterprising Lebanese immigrant, Shikrey Baddour from nearby Goldsboro, decided to start his own business by taking advantage of bumper crops of local cucumbers. The goal was to sell brined cucumbers to nearby pickling firms for a tidy profit. He enlisted the aid…

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Concludes Year with $1.6 Million in Charitable Contributions

For immediate release: December 18, 2024 MOUNT OLIVE, NC –Mt. Olive Pickle Company, the #1 best-selling brand of pickles, peppers, and relishes in the United States, is proud to announce its commitment to giving back to communities through a generous $1.6 million in charitable donations throughout 2024. The company has long supported causes that align…

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New Year’s Eve Pickle will drop into 2025

25th annual event will be held at University of Mount Olive on December 31 MOUNT OLIVE, NC—The New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop returns for its 25th edition Tuesday, December 31, and for the second year in a row, it has been nominated in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards. The Pickle Drop was voted…

GIVEAWAY: Make Majestic Moments

FREE PICKLE GIVEAWAY! #MakeMajesticMoments Since 1926, we’ve been producing your favorite pickles, peppers, and relishes from the corner of Cucumber & Vine in Mount Olive, North Carolina. We are grateful for each and every one of you who include Mt. Olive Pickles at your table. Now, we invite you to try our newest creations: Majestic…

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An announcement 100 years in the making: Introducing Majestic Picklery

Since 1926, Mt. Olive Pickle Company has been honored to be included at your tables and your family gatherings. With 98 years of experience producing the best-quality pickled products, we are trusted as the #1 bestselling pickle brand in the United States. From our rich pickling traditions, something new and delicious has blossomed. We invite…

Panthers Host Three Make-A-Wish® Alumni and Mt. Olive Pickles at Back Together Saturday

The Carolina Panthers, in partnership with Mt. Olive Pickle Company, recently hosted three legendary Make-A-Wish alumni for Back Together Saturday Training Camp at Bank of America Stadium. Mt. Olive is proud to be a national partner of Make-A-Wish and the official pickle and pickle juice of the Carolina Panthers. Mt. Olive announced a partnership with…

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Mt. Olive Pickles Announces Official Partnership with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, Supports Paralympic Athletes in Paris

For immediate release: August 1, 2024 CHARLOTTE, NC – It’s a pickle partnership of global proportions. Mt. Olive Pickle announces its role as the official pickle and pickle juice provider for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), in a national sponsorship that supports the NWBA all the way to Paris this summer. The NWBA is…

World Record win 10,000 sponsor announcement for Meck Mile race

Mt. Olive Pickles Announces $10,000 Road Mile World Record Bonus at 2024 MeckMile presented by Albemarle

Media Contact: Miller Yoho Miller@CharlotteSports.org 704-860-3499 Mt. Olive Pickles Announces $10,000 Road Mile World Record Bonus at 2024 MeckMile presented by Albemarle (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – Mt. Olive Pickles announced today an exciting sponsorship of the 2024 Meck Mile presented by Albemarle that includes a $10,000 bonus for a male and female runner that breaks the Road Mile World Record. The inaugural event will be…

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Artist Spotlight: Patti Doyle

Patti Doyle is an artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also a teacher at a local Christian school, a wife to her husband Peter, and a mother to 21-year-old twins and a 24 year old. While growing up, Doyle took art classes at school every year through her senior year. She loved art, and…

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Mt. Olive Pickles Gives Back

Mt. Olive Pickle Company believes a strong company can help make a strong community. It focuses on producing quality, innovative products and serving customers well. In 2023, Mt. Olive provided nearly $1.25 million in financial support and products to dozens of civic and charitable efforts. “Around 98 years ago, a group of business leaders organized…

Mt. Olive Pickles Announces Official Partnership with the Carolina Panthers

For immediate release: September 12, 2023 CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Mt. Olive Pickles announces a new partnership to become the official pickle and pickle juice provider for the Carolina Panthers. “We are thrilled to be a part of this season with the Carolina Panthers and to provide our pickles and Pickle Juicers to help support…

Coolest Thing Made in NC

Mt. Olive Pickle Juicers Nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in NC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 31, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Williams, Public Relations Manager 919.581.3628 / lwilliams@mtolivepickles.com 130 Nominees Named for “Coolest Thing Made in NC” ContestPublic voting open for annual statewide manufacturing contest VOTE NOW RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 130 nominees for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. This…

What Customers Say About Our Pickles

"No more Vlassics in my fridge, as a pickle lover I assure you they have the best product in stores! I love them, not just pickles all of their products are amazing!"

"Thank you for your Simply Pickles line of products my wife brought some home and I instantly noted the positive difference from other pickles in the fridge. Thank you for deciding to leave out the yellow 5."

"The best pickle in America, hands down. From bread and butter to Jalapeño, you can’t go wrong with the consistent quality that Mt. Olive is able to provide. They were a staple of my house as a child, and I am now raising my own children on them. Hands down, Mt. Olive is where it’s at if you’re a pickle or pepper fan!"

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