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.
“Charlotte FC has built an incredibly passionate fan base, and we are excited to official welcome the club and its supporters to the Mt. Olive family,” said Greg Smith, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Mt. Olive Pickle Company. “We look forward to bringing Mt. Olive Pickles to Charlotte FC fans and being part of the matchday experience.”
The partnership is a natural fit, as Mt. Olive products have become favorites among athletes and active consumers. Mt. Olive Pickles and Pickle Juicers 100% Kosher Dill Brine provide important electrolytes lost through sweat and are commonly used by athletes during intense training and competition. Mt. Olive’s role as The Official Pickle and The Official Pickle Juice of Charlotte FC is a fitting match for a team known for nonstop endurance and peak athleticism.
“With generations of history across the Carolinas, Mt. Olive reflects the same regional pride that fuels Charlotte FC and our supporters,” said David King, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Tepper Sports & Entertainment. “Together, we’re excited to enhance the matchday experience and connect with fans throughout the season from all across the Carolinas”
The partnership builds on Mt. Olive Pickle Company’s growing presence in professional sports in the Carolinas and creates another opportunity to connect with fans through one of the region’s most enthusiastic sports communities.
Charlotte FC represents the Carolinas on soccer’s biggest stage in North America and plays home matches at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The team features former Premier League stars in Allan Saint-Maximin and Ashley Westwood, as well as United States Men’s National Team Captain Tim Ream.
About Mt. Olive Pickle Company
Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. is located at the Corner of Cucumber & Vine in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Local business leaders formally organized it in 1926 as a way to create a new market for area farmers. Today, Mt. Olive Pickle packs and sells well over 230 million jars of pickles, peppers and relishes annually, dominating the US retail pickle market. The company employs over 1,300 Pickle People in its North Carolina operations. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is the largest privately-held pickle company in the nation, with operations encompassing 1.6 million square feet of production and warehouse space spread over 250 acres.
