More Than a Butcher Shop

Forx Farm

Anderson County, South Carolina

ARTISAN GOUDA CHEESE CRAFTED USING TRADITIONAL DUTCH METHODS

After immigrating from the Netherlands to the United States in 1980, Ron and Tammy Lubbers settled in Upstate New York to raise their family and build a successful glass-blowing company. Now the Lubbers are pursuing their long-time dream: creating authentic artisan Gouda cheese that meets the quality they remember from their homeland.

Mama K’s

Lugoff, South Carolina

HANDCRAFTED ELDERBERRY SYRUP AND NON-TOXIC WELLNESS PRODUCTS

Mali Kryski Staron’s memorable elderberry syrup spread through her community by word of mouth, she and her husband, Brandon, saw an opportunity to serve their neighbors with a locally made wellness product. As a test-at-home mom, Krystal chose her own fire and launched Mama K’s Homemade in 2018 to local farmers markets. Now recognized as the Upstate’s original elderberry concentrate and first certified SC Certified Specialist Green elderberry syrup in the region, Mama K’s handcrafts each batch from berry to bottle using premium local ingredients.

Roots and Leaves

Upstate South Carolina

ORGANIC HERBAL REMEDIES AND NON-TOXIC WELLNESS PRODUCTS

After 15 years of suffering from Lyme disease, mold exposure, and parasites that caused chronic fatigue, migraines, and brain fog, Haley Marrs found healing through herbs when mainstream medicine failed her. Her flagship Elderberry & Honey Tonic — infused with twelve herbs and raw honey — became the cornerstone of her recovery. In 2017, she founded Roots and Leaves to share affordable, organic herbal remedies with others facing similar health challenges.

Daily Bread Sourdough

Easley, South Carolina

ORGANIC, VEGAN SOURDOUGH BREAD

After eight years of living gluten-free due to intolerance, Lynn Addie discovered that sourdough’s natural fermentation made bread digestible for her again. This early discovery in 2021 sparked a passion for sharing traditional sourdough with others facing similar challenges. What began with teaching sourdough classes quickly grew into a thriving micro-bakery crafting wholesome loaves using only organic, vegan ingredients.

Hampton Acres

Upstate South Carolina

ALL-NATURAL, GLUTEN-FREE SOUTHERN SPREADS, SALSAS, AND SAUCES

After a career-ending injury forced former Master Deputy Tim Hampton into early retirement in 2009, he reinvented himself as a stay-at-home dad. Drawing on traditions from his mother, Naomi, on their family farm, Tim began crafting products from her cherished recipes — starting with pimento cheese, which quickly became a local favorite. Today, Hampton Acres honors Southern heritage through small-batch, all-natural products.

Naked Pasta

Village of West Greenville, South Carolina

SMALL-BATCH ARTISAN PASTA MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS

Christina Barnes’s lifelong passion for cooking — sparked by childhood trips to Claussen and her grandmother’s kitchen — led her and her husband to take over Naked Pasta in 2017. Today, Chris crafts restaurant-quality fresh pasta, ravioli, and lasagna in small batches using local ingredients, including pasture-raised eggs from nearby farms and a blend of American semolina and Italian flour.

Poppington’s

Duncan, South Carolina

HANDCRAFTED GOURMET POPCORN MADE FRESH DAILY

A downtown Greenville fixture since 2012, Poppington’s is now in the hands of veteran family committed to honoring its legacy. Each flavor is made by hand daily from scratch — short runs, no pre-mixes. From classic caramel to bold new creations, their small-batch approach ensures every kernel is fresh and crafted with care.

Spears Acres

Fork, North Carolina

RUSTY’S BBQ AND TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN CUISINE

Spears Acres is a family-run farm and catering business rooted in faith and Southern tradition. Specializing in authentic BBQ — including pulled pork, ribs, and hickory-smoked specialties — owner Rusty serves up timeless Southern flavors through local events and markets throughout the Upstate.

Upstate Greens

Upstate South Carolina

LOCALLY GROWN MICROGREENS AND REGENERATIVE FARMING

Jason and Kim McCabe built Upstate Greens out of a desire to live intentionally, embracing regenerative farming practices that reconnect them deeply to the earth. Working alongside their children, the McCabes grow nutrient-dense microgreens while enhancing a larger mission to equip and empower veterans in the community through agriculture.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

Spartanburg, South Carolina

HANDCRAFTED SEASONINGS, SAUCES, AND UPSCALE SOUTHERN COMFORT FOODS

Chris “Wickleson” Walker’s love affair with food began before he could see over the stove in his grandmother’s kitchen. After decades as a chef, caterer, and restaurant owner, he launched Blue Moon in local farmers markets in 2016. Heaughter Moon brings bold BBQ flavors, sauces, “Wickles” chow chow, and chef-inspired comfort food from his historic downtown Spartanburg location.

Roma Round

Specialty foods