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Pickles are one of the most popular go-to snacks in the United States. Don’t believe us? Well, the Department of Agriculture estimates that the average American eats 8.5 lbs of pickles a year. Now, those are a lot of pickles! Despite their popularity throughout history, there are a ton of lesser-known facts about and health…

Elaine O’Neil is a unique and talented artist who has always loved sewing and working with fabric. O’Neil obtained her art education from the Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science. Her major was Textile Design. After starting out in apparel, O’Neil transitioned into art about 30 years ago when a friend in Maine asked her to create…

  Who is Seraphim Smith? Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Seraphim Smith graduated with degree in painting and a minor in graphic design from Middle Tennessee State University in 2004. He began working in the catering industry, which sparked his interest in the artistry of food. Smith made his way to North Carolina in 2005. He…

  In 1926, a small group of business leaders in rural Eastern North Carolina took a chance on an idea and on each other. They gathered in S.L. Warren’s office on January 2, 1926 with one goal in mind: create a market for local farmers’ bumper crops of cucumbers. They invested in a tiny 3,600-square-foot…

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (February 3rd, 2022)- Coastal Plains Dragway is excited to announce a partnership with the famous Mount Olive Pickle Company for a new award called “Give ‘em the Pickle” award. Racers who red light in the first round of competition at any race in 2022 will be handed a voucher to claim a free…

June 26, 2025 MOUNT OLIVE, NC—Mt. Olive Pickle celebrates the grand opening of its new Pickle Parlor in downtown Mount Olive today. “We have looked forward to this moment for many years – opening a store that provides an immersive, Mt. Olive Pickle-themed experience,” said Lynn Williams, public relations manager for Mt. Olive Pickle. “Opening…

For immediate release: August 17, 2026 CHARLOTTE, NC – Mt. Olive Pickle Company is taking the pitch with Charlotte FC as an Official Partner of the Major League Soccer club for the first time. The partnership also names Mt. Olive as The Official Pickle of Charlotte FC and The Official Pickle Juicer of Charlotte FC.…

22nd annual event will be held at University of Mount Olive on December 31 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   CONTACT:  Lynn Williams November 30, 2022                                                                                                         919-581-3628                                                                                                                       lwilliams@mtolivepickles.com MOUNT OLIVE, NC—Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. will hold its New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop Saturday, December 31 with the help of a few of its…

The North Carolina Zoo is the largest zoo in the world by land mass, with over 2,500 acres. Located in Randolph County near Asheboro, the Zoo focuses on naturalistic animal habitats, and it is the world’s largest natural habitat Zoo. This means all of the animals have large and diverse habitats. Dr. Cathy Mingee, Ph.D…

Meet Lainey Spears, an adorable little pickle lover whose obsession with Mt. Olive Pickles recently inspired one of the cutest birthday photo shoots we’ve ever seen. And with a last name like Spears, we can’t help but think her love of pickles might have been meant to be! Lainey is the youngest of four children…

Becki grew up eating Mt. Olive Pickles. Before she even turned one, her babysitter Bev Webster gave her a taste of her first pickle, and ever since then, Becki was hooked! Becki’s love of pickles is known by all who know her. Growing up, her Grandmama and Papa always made sure to stock the fridge…