Find the best quality sweetpotatoes in the world
Discover how North Carolina’s history, as well as its growing conditions, ensure the US state produces the best quality sweetpotatoes in the world.
About North Carolina Sweetpotatoes
Sweetpotatoes are an important crop to the people of North Carolina and their rich history of growing the vegetable dates back centuries. Sweetpotatoes, which became the official state vegetable in 1995, are now enjoyed all over the world as a satisfying and versatile vegetable with a well-earned reputation for being nutritious.
Health Benefits
Recipes
Distributors
Retail insights
Following our harvest in 2023, we conducted a landmark, large scale research campaign across several European markets. The purpose was to understand shoppers’ behaviours and the size of the sweetpotato market in each country.
We are working closely with our farmers and producers to deliver the highest quality sweetpotatoes across the market, and also with buyers to establish promotional programmes in order to support strong sales that balance customer value and profitability for our members.
European Distribution
We have a number of trusted suppliers who have been exporting sweetpotatoes to Europe for the past 30 years. Utilising our innovative curing and storing process developed by North Carolina State University, we can ensure a year-round supply of the highest quality sweetpotatoes. Our efficient distribution and shipping system ensures a streamlined process for delivering the sweetpotatoes to Europe, ready to be enjoyed by consumers in farm fresh condition.
Export Destinations
Varieties Shipped
Dupree Farms Produce
Address: 1308 Pearidge Rd, Angier, NC 27501
Contact: Kimberly Dupree
Phone: 9196393511210
Email: Kimberly@dupreefarms.com
Dupree Farms is a 3rd generation family farm located in Angier, North Carolina on the edge of Harnett, Wake, and Johnston counties. The farm is owned and operated by Roger Dupree and his son Nicholas Dupree.
Farm Pak Products
Address: 7840 Old Bailey Hwy, Spring Hope, NC 27882
Contact: Johnny Barnes
Phone: 2528856633
Email: johnny@farmpak.com
Farm Pak is a third-generation family-owned business. We grow, pack, ship, and export conventional and organic sweetpotatoes in all sizes available boxes (40 lb, 20 lb, and 6kg) 2, 3, and 5 lb bags, single microwaved-wrapped, and 1lb steamable bags. Our products are available year-round thanks to our temperature-controlled storage that accommodates 2 million bushels. We are Global GAP and GRASP certified and are a certified seed producer. Certified Seed sold under: Barnes Farming
Ham Farms
Address: 963 Hwy. 258 South, Snow Hill, NC 28580
Contact: Sydnee Ham
Phone: 2527478200
Email: info@hamfarms.com
For over 40 years, The Ham Family has been committed to growing, packing, shipping and processing the finest sweet potatoes and sweet potato products on the market. Currently Ham Farms ships locally, nationally, and even exports to more than 16 countries worldwide. No matter the destination, we take pride in delivering all our products from our family farm to your table.
J. Roland Wood Farms
Address: 2500 Beasley Rd, Benson, NC, 27504
Contact: Suzanne Rhodes
Phone: 9198942319
Email: Suzy@jrwoodfarms.com
Jackson Farming Company
Address: 3171 Ernest Williams Rd, Autryville, NC 28318
Contact: Joy Button Norby
Phone: 9105672202
Email: joybutton@jfcmelons.com
Millstream Farming LLC
Address: 1131 Timothy Road Dunn, NC 28334
Contact: Annette C. Starling
Phone: 9105676745
Email: millstreamfarms@gmail.com
Millstream Farms is a grower, packer, shipper for sweetpotatoes in Eastern Carolina. We ship sweetpotatoes all over the world from our 1,000,000 bushel, storage facility in a variety of grades and pack types including: 40lb cartons, 18 kg cartons, 6 kg cartons, bulk bins and bulk process loads. We offer traditional Covington sweetpotatoes, Murasaki oriental and Purple Purple sweetpotatoes.
Nash Produce
Address: 3500 Sandy Cross Road Nashville, NC 27856
Contact: Don Sparks
Phone: 2524436011
Email: donsparks@nashproduce.com
Originally started in 1977 as a smaller farming operation, Dale Bone Farms grew into the largest cucumber shed on the East Coast. In 2006, a group of experienced tobacco and sweet potato farmers recognized the need for a distribution facility. They purchased the operation and formed Nash Produce. The soil and climate in eastern North Carolina provide the perfect environment for growing the world’s best sweet potatoes and pickling cucumbers.
Vick Family Farms
Address: 11124 Christian Rd. Wilson, NC 27896
Contact: Charlotte Vick
Phone: 2522377313
Established in 1975, Vick Family Farms has grown to become a globally leading and diversified grower, packer, and shipper of sweet potatoes, tobacco, cotton, soybeans, wheat, and corn, and one of the nation’s largest growers, packers, and shippers of sweet potatoes lead by its recognizable brands Carolina Gold and Pure Gold. Its success is rooted in its storied tradition, stewardship, service, and integrity.