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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMt. Olive Pickle Co. exits Great American State Fair over Confederate flag
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 / 01:48 PM EDT
Updated: Jun 30, 2026 / 07:01 AM EDT
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) Mt. Olive Pickle Company has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. after a Confederate flag was included in an exhibit.
The company told WNCT they were invited to participate in the North Carolina exhibit:
Mt. Olive Pickle Company was invited to participate in the North Carolina exhibit for the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of Americas 250th celebration. We are proud of our North Carolina roots, and we agreed to be a part of an exhibit, as presented to us, that would represent the best of our great state.
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Mt. Olive Pickle Co. said, we were unaware that an image of the Confederate flag was included in a video as part of this exhibit, and we have withdrawn our participation. Our company stands on values of human dignity, opportunity, and freedom.
from WNCT TV
https://www.wnct.com/news/mt-olive-pickle-co-exits-great-american-state-fair-over-confederate-flag/
Haggard Celine
(18,029 posts)Prof. Toru Tanaka
(2,990 posts)Mt. Olive makes good pickles and they are cheaper than Vlasics. They are celebrating their 100th year as a company and I am glad to see they are taking a positive stand on this issue.
Haggard Celine
(18,029 posts)It's always nice to see a company you support doing the right thing. So often it's not the case.
GoCubsGo
(35,089 posts)They just got added to my shopping list!
MIButterfly
(3,531 posts)Are they a national company? Because I sure would give them my business.
ETA: I looked them up and they're at Kroger and Meijer so a jar of their pickles will be on my next shopping list.
W_HAMILTON
(10,497 posts)Very tart and vinegary -- just how I like 'em!
I tried Grillo's since so many people had been talking them up lately, but was quite disappointed...
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
(2,441 posts)niyad
(135,478 posts)LilElf70
(1,729 posts)Who was responsible for the display of the confederate flag?
Maybe I missed it.
dave99
(689 posts)Ritabert
(2,848 posts)obamanut2012
(29,689 posts)Skittles
(173,687 posts)the fascist GOP wants to eliminate any references to SLAVERY because it "makes America look bad", but they want to display that POS flag at the "GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR" ?????
THAT IS SOME SERIOUSLY FUCKED UP SHYTE RIGHT THERE
Evolve Dammit
(21,860 posts)Skittles
(173,687 posts)and they very much need a second beatdown
Stacey Grove
(170 posts)Wish I wasn't watching my sodium intake, otherwise, I'd buy some Mt. Olive pickles.
Tanuki
(16,581 posts)
"Enjoying our popular pickles here at Mount Olive Pickle Company Does not mean that you have to feel guilty about it afterward. Our wide variety also accommodates those who are looking to stay health-conscious, Which is why we offer our reduced-sodium pickles in our lineup of delicious pickles. We know that some people have to watch how much sodium they have in their diet, and we believe that watching your sodium intake should mean sacrificing a refreshing and delicious snack.
Reduced-Sodium Pickles for Any Occasion
Mount Olive Pickle Company is proud to offer reduced-sodium pickles In our popular pickle spear fashion, as well as sweet pickle relish. Each of these products offers a delightful hint of sodium without any of the worries that come from regular sodium pickles. Just like the rest of our pickles, our low-sodium pickles are pasteurized to the precise temperature necessary and then quickly cooled to give them a strong shelf life so you can enjoy the first bite out of a jar just as much as the last bite.
How Will Our Pickles Enhance Your Next Meal
We believe our pickles are the perfect way to punch off any meal into a five-star banquet, and watching your sodium shouldnt keep you from enjoying the pickles that we put our love and care into making. Because our reduced-sodium pickles taste just as great as any other pickle, we offer you can seamlessly substitute the reduced-sodium pickles into any of our favorite Mount Olive Pickle recipes. Whether you were looking to add a bit of crunch to your next charcuterie board or you want to zest up your burger sauce with a bit of relish, You can keep your favorite pickles in your meals while still watching your sodium."
deurbano
(3,016 posts)Girard442
(6,956 posts)Pretty sure this 74-year-old dude isn't pregnant.
malaise
(299,794 posts)Nice decision for their 100th anniversary
Back in 1926, local business leaders established the Mt. Olive Pickle Company to create a new market for area farmers. They chose to name it for their small hometown of Mount Olive, located in rural Eastern North Carolina. Today, nearly 100 years later, Mt. Olive is the #1 best-selling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the U.S.
https://www.mtolivepickles.com/
Jersey Devil
(10,881 posts)and near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Every year they host the North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mt Olive, which is a great deal of fun and is well attended, so they know a thing or two about what should or shouldn't be in a state fair.

malaise
(299,794 posts)Thanks
Tanuki
(16,581 posts)April 24, 2027! 🥒
https://ncpicklefest.org/

Vinca
(54,568 posts)lonely bird
(3,131 posts)Their address is at the corner of Cucumber and Vine.
travelingthrulife
(5,768 posts)LOL. Tell me another one.
Yonnie3
(19,639 posts)It was likely one of the other sponsor's slide show. I've read several news stories and the sponsor who made the slide show wasn't named, but I saw a Helo logo displayed on the same screen in one news story.
"Three businesses SPEVCO, Richard Childress Racing, and Operation Helo have stepped up to be the primary sponsors of the North Carolina pavilion" from https://www.carolinajournal.com/sponsors-step-up-as-nc-officially-sits-out-america-250-fair/
Ritabert
(2,848 posts)FakeNoose
(43,130 posts)I always try to support the companies that make a difference.
Thank you Mt. Olive Pickle Co., and Happy 100th Birthday!
Ritabert
(2,848 posts)Wonder Why
(7,429 posts)bothering to check what they were doing - or some execs didn't care enough about who they were dealing with.
Unil I read more about how they got into this mess in the first place, I think I'll stick with Claussen when I buy pickles.
Ritabert
(2,848 posts)Once they saw reports from social media they withdrew.
Wonder Why
(7,429 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,860 posts)Ritabert
(2,848 posts)Mysterian
(6,763 posts)I buy a lot of their products.
abbeyco
(1,583 posts)Time to put this familys pickle love behind a brand that stands on decency & principles.
KT2000
(22,281 posts)But not Mt. Olive. They are one of the few besides gourmet brands that are made in the US.