Georgia Made Products & Manufacturers

Bland Farms is a multi-generational, family-owned farm and processing company headquartered in Glennville, Georgia. Established in 1948, they have grown into the largest grower, packer, and shipper of authentic Vidalia® Sweet Onions—a premium variety grown exclusively in specific counties of southeast Georgia.

Their product lineup includes fresh Bland Farms® sweet onions (available year-round through domestic and international sourcing), Sand Candy® Sweet Potatoes, and the popular Vidalia Brands® line of value-added products such as condiments, salad dressings, sauces, salsas, relishes, seasonings, snacks (including chips), and frozen/IQF items like diced onions, strips, and purees.

Bland Farms grows, packs, and processes many of its core products right in Georgia, with significant manufacturing occurring through its Glennville-based operations and Vidalia Brands division. Vidalia® Sweet Onions are cultivated exclusively in the approved southeast Georgia regions (per the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s registered certification mark), then harvested, cured, graded, and packed at the company’s state-of-the-art Glennville facilities featuring controlled-atmosphere storage, advanced sizing/packing lines, energy-efficient cooling rooms, and recyclable packaging.

The on-site frozen food facility and Vidalia Brands operations handle development and manufacturing of the branded condiments, snacks, salsas, dressings, seasonings, and frozen IQF/puree products using Georgia-grown onions. While they supplement sweet onion supply from other U.S. states and international partners (Peru/Mexico) for year-round availability—and partner with North Carolina growers for some sweet potatoes—their flagship Vidalia offerings and much of the value-added manufacturing emphasize Georgia sourcing, design innovation (e.g., sustainable packing tech), and domestic production.

Dickey Farms is a multi-generational, family-owned peach farm and packing operation located in Musella, Georgia (near Macon). Established in 1897, it has grown peaches for over 125 years and is home to Georgia’s oldest continuously operating peach packinghouse, built in 1936. The company grows and offers fresh Georgia peaches (multiple varieties, available seasonally), Georgia-grown pecans (raw, roasted, flavored), homemade ice cream (peach and other flavors), baked goods, jams/jellies (e.g., peach fig jam), salsas, pickled items, gift boxes, and other farm-fresh or locally sourced products. Visitors can enjoy the farm market, playground, pavilion, and watch packing activities during season

Dickey Farms grows, packs, and processes many of its signature products on-site in Georgia using historic and modern methods. Peaches are cultivated on their Musella orchards, then brought directly to the on-farm packinghouse (Georgia’s oldest continuously operating one) for sorting, brushing (including the state’s first fuzz-removal machine), hydro-cooling, and packing—visible to visitors during peak season.

Pecans are Georgia-grown and processed for retail. Value-added items like jams, salsas, and ice cream are prepared or finished in their market facilities with a strong emphasis on local/Georgia ingredients. While some supplementary or off-season items may be sourced more broadly, the core fresh peaches, pecans, and many packaged goods highlight Georgia farming, packing, and manufacturing heritage.

Hudson Pecan Company is a multi-generational, family-owned pecan farm and processor based in Ocilla, Georgia (Irwin County). With roots dating back over 150 years and 1,500 acres of orchards in southern Georgia, the company grows premium Georgia varieties such as Desirable, Stuart, and Paper Shell pecans.

They offer in-shell and shelled pecans (halves, pieces, chopped), roasted and flavored options (pralines, chocolate-covered, sweet heat, spiced), gift boxes, bulk/wholesale products, and value-added items. Products emphasize farm-fresh quality, traceability, and are available for nationwide shipping or direct from their Ocilla location.

Hudson Pecan Company grows, harvests, processes, and packages many of its products on-site in Ocilla, Georgia, emphasizing a fully integrated farm-to-table model. Pecans are cultivated on their extensive Georgia orchards, mechanically harvested, and brought directly to the company’s on-site processing plant (fully operational during peak season October–February) for cleaning, cracking, shelling, sorting, roasting, flavoring, and packaging.

This includes 100% traceability from their trees to the final product, with significant on-farm and facility-based manufacturing/processing in Georgia. While they may supplement with other Georgia or U.S. pecans seasonally, core operations center on their own Georgia-grown crop and local processing.

Lane Southern Orchards is a historic, large-scale family-oriented peach and pecan farm and agritourism destination located in Fort Valley, Georgia (Peach County). Founded in 1908 (originally as Diamond Fruit Farm), it spans over 11,000 acres of orchards and groves. The operation grows and offers fresh Georgia peaches (35+ varieties, seasonally from mid-May through August), Georgia pecans, strawberries (pick-your-own in spring), and a wide range of value-added products including preserves, jams, jellies, salsas, dressings, sauces, syrups, butters, pies, breads, pound cakes, candy-coated pecans, and other Southern gourmet items.

Visitors enjoy the roadside market, Peachtree Café (homestyle meals, peach cobbler, ice cream), bakery, farm-themed playground, and seasonal attractions. Products are available for in-person purchase or nationwide shipping.

Lane Southern Orchards grows, packs, and processes many of its core products on-site in Georgia with a strong farm-to-market model. Peaches are cultivated on their Fort Valley orchards, then harvested and processed through their state-of-the-art on-farm packinghouse (completed in 1990, one of the most modern in the industry, capable of handling large volumes with grading, sorting, and packing visible to visitors during season). Pecans are grown and processed on the property.

Many value-added items (preserves, salsas, baked goods, etc.) are prepared or finished in their market and bakery facilities using Georgia-grown fruits and nuts. As a fully integrated grower-packer-marketer, they emphasize fresh, local production while offering year-round items.

Braswell's Food Company is a family-founded specialty foods producer based in Statesboro, Georgia, known for high-quality Southern-style condiments since 1946. Started by Albert Braswell Jr. with his mother's pear preserve recipe sold from the back of a truck, the company has grown into one of the largest U.S. producers of specialty preserves, jams, jellies, dressings, and condiments.

Their extensive lineup includes pepper jellies, pear and fig preserves, Vidalia Onion dressings and salsas, fruit butters, mustards, pickles, relishes, chutneys, sauces, marinades, and more. Products are sold nationwide in thousands of grocery stores, online for direct shipping, and via private label/co-packing for other brands. They emphasize natural ingredients, award-winning recipes (sofi™ Awards), and reusable glass packaging.

Braswell's designs and manufactures its specialty foods in its facility in Statesboro, Georgia, using time-tested recipes and a commitment to quality domestic production. Operating from its headquarters and highly rated manufacturing plant in Statesboro, the company handles full production—including cooking, filling, and packaging—of jams, jellies, preserves, dressings, sauces, and other condiments on-site. It incorporates locally grown ingredients such as Vidalia® Onions and Southern pears where possible, while maintaining SQF Level 2 certification for food safety. This integrated Georgia-based model supports both its own brands and contract manufacturing.

Homestyle Candies is the retail brand of Crown Candy Corporation, a historic Southern confectionery company with roots dating back to 1917. Originally started in a small Atlanta kitchen, it now operates from Macon, Georgia, preserving time-honored recipes using real ingredients and traditional methods.

Core products include pecan logs (divinity center with caramel and fresh pecans), pecan divinity, peanut brittle, a wide variety of coconut confections (bon bons, caramel coconut tips, toasted macaroons, supreme coconut bars), chocolate clusters, and other nostalgic Southern candies like fudge and peanut bars. Items are available in various sizes for direct shipping, gifting, or retail.

Homestyle Candies (Crown Candy Corporation) designs and manufactures all of its confections in their Macon, Georgia candy kitchen using original recipes and a traditional small-batch approach. The company relocated to Macon in 1971 and continues production at a modern facility there (4145 Mead Rd), where candies are crafted with real ingredients—including Georgia pecans where featured—through hand-influenced processes like cooking on marble slabs (historically) and careful batch preparation today. This integrated Georgia-based manufacturing emphasizes quality, authenticity, and Southern tradition over mass shortcuts.

Stuckey’s is an iconic, multi-generational Georgia-based company famous for its classic roadside pecan candies and Southern snacks. Founded in 1937 by W.S. “Sylvester” Stuckey Sr. as a humble pecan stand in Eastman, Georgia, the brand grew into a nationwide chain known for teal-roofed stores, clean restrooms, souvenirs, and especially its Original Pecan Log Roll (fluffy divinity center wrapped in caramel and fresh pecans).

Today, under the leadership of the founder’s granddaughter Stephanie Stuckey and partners, it focuses on its core as a pecan and candy maker. Products include pecan log rolls, flavored pecans (pralines, spiced, chocolate-covered), peanut brittle, divinity, other homemade-style candies, gift boxes, and pecan snacks—emphasizing nostalgia, quality, and Georgia roots. Items are available online, at select stores, and through wholesale.

Stuckey’s designs and manufactures its signature candies and pecan products in its own facility in Wrens, Georgia, using a strong Georgia-sourced model. The company operates a dedicated pecan processing and candy-making plant (acquired in 2021 and expanded as headquarters) at 705-707 South Main Street in Wrens, where it shells Georgia-grown pecans and produces value-added items like pecan logs, flavored nuts, and confections on-site. This brings production back in-house after years of outsourcing, with emphasis on local farmers, traditional recipes, and American-made quality. While some merchandising items may vary, core snacks and candies are proudly produced in Georgia.

Cerese D Jewelry is a mother-daughter, family-owned designer and maker of handmade statement jewelry based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2007, the brand specializes in luxurious, artistic pieces featuring semi-precious stones, pearls, unique textures, and bold designs. Popular collections include Divine Nine (Divine 9) Greek sorority paraphernalia jewelry (e.g., Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Links Incorporated), couture necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and versatile everyday-to-formal items. The jewelry emphasizes elegance, quality, individuality, and timeless-yet-modern style, with new designs released regularly.

Operating from its Atlanta studio (Towers at Wildwood, 3200 Windy Hill Rd., and other listed facilities), the company personally oversees design and production of semi-precious and couture jewelry. This includes hand-assembly and finishing by Georgia-based artisans, ensuring high-quality, durable, one-of-a-kind or limited pieces. Materials are selected for luxury and longevity, with a strong emphasis on Atlanta/Georgia craftsmanship.

Smart Glass Jewelry is an eco-friendly, artist-owned brand specializing in sustainable, handcrafted fashion jewelry made from recycled glass bottles. Founded by artist Kathleen Plate, the company transforms post-consumer beverage bottles (beer, wine, soda, Coca-Cola, etc.) into unique, wearable art pieces. The lineup includes necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and statement items in collections such as Mosaic, Cube, Seaglass, Gloss, and licensed Coca-Cola designs. Pieces feature seaglass-style finishes, mosaic patterns, and bold yet everyday-wearable styles, emphasizing sustainability, individuality, and conversation-starting beauty.

Kathleen Plate personally oversees collection of local post-consumer bottles (from restaurants, friends, and dumpsters), which are cut, fired, and transformed in small batches at the Atlanta studio (e.g., Scottdale/Atlanta addresses). The proprietary process combines glass, ceramic, and stone techniques to create durable, one-of-a-kind components assembled by hand into finished jewelry. Everything is made in the USA with a strong Georgia focus on local sourcing of raw glass and artisan craftsmanship.

Aerospace Fabrications of Georgia, Inc. (AFOG) is a family-owned aerospace manufacturing company based in Dallas, Georgia. Founded in 1993 by Adam Grizzle, the company has grown from a small CNC shop into a trusted supplier of precision components for commercial and military aircraft programs. It specializes in complex CNC machining (3-, 4-, and 5-axis), sheet metal fabrication and forming, aluminum heat treating & aging, waterjet cutting, tool design, engineering services, assembly, and quality assurance. AFOG supports major programs for clients including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and others, producing parts for aircraft such as the C-17, F-16, Gulfstream G650, and various commercial airliners.

Operating from approximately 43,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space at 305 Butler Industrial Drive, AFOG performs all core processes—including CNC machining, sheet metal work, heat treating, waterjet cutting, assembly, and tool fabrication—on-site using state-of-the-art equipment and ISO 9001/AS9100-certified quality systems. This integrated Georgia-based production model emphasizes American craftsmanship, rapid lead times, and high-quality output for domestic and international aerospace customers.

Arylessence is a leading, privately held American fragrance and flavor company specializing in custom sensory solutions for brands. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia (near Atlanta), it creates and supplies bespoke fragrances and flavors for personal care, home fragrance, household products, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, industrial/institutional, and other markets. The company partners with clients to design memorable scents and tastes that enhance brand experiences, offering full support from concept through production and global delivery.

Arylessence designs, compounds, and manufactures its custom fragrances and flavors in its state-of-the-art facilities in Marietta, Georgia. Operating from a campus that includes manufacturing, office, and advanced R&D centers (over 119,000 sq. ft. total), the company handles full production in-house with rapid turnaround capabilities (as fast as three days from approved formulas). This includes blending, quality control, regulatory compliance, and logistics using U.S.-based manufacturing standards and ethical global sourcing of ingredients. All core operations emphasize American-made quality and innovation in Georgia.

Operated by Warren “Bubba” Glover (who has been handcrafting knives for nearly 30 years), the company produces custom fixed-blade knives for hunting, outdoor, collector, and everyday use, featuring premium Damascus steel blades and artistic handles made from stabilized woods, ivory, and other materials. They also offer a selection of pre-made knives and sell stabilized/dyed wood blocks (sourced mostly from North Georgia) for knife scales and crafts. Each piece is unique, with a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Bubba Custom Knives designs and fully hand-manufactures all of its knives in its workshop in Cleveland, Georgia, using locally sourced materials where possible. Warren Glover personally crafts each knife on-site with traditional knifemaking techniques, while many of the distinctive handle woods are gathered from the mountains of North Georgia, cut, and stabilized in small batches by the maker himself. This fully integrated, hands-on Georgia production ensures uniqueness, quality, and traceability from local sources.

Frontier Swings is a family-owned LLC based in Molena, Georgia, specializing in handcrafted wooden and tire yard swings. Owned and operated by Phill and Levenda Sommers since around 2005, the business started when Phill designed a custom horse tire swing for their daughter. Their product line includes children’s tire swings (standard, deluxe, vertical, pony/rope styles), unique Jumping Pony™ and Jumping Stallion™ models with springs, porch swings (Amish, Mission, Roll Back styles), bench swings, board swings, and accessories.

All items emphasize safety (meeting ASTM standards), durability, recycled tires (cleaned, sealed, and painted), and imaginative play, with swings shipped fully assembled and ready to hang.

Frontier Swings designs and hand-manufactures all of its swings in Molena, Georgia, with a strong emphasis on U.S.-made materials and family involvement. Products are built in their home-based Georgia workshop using recycled tires (cleaned, sealed, and painted), quality hardware, ropes, and wood for porch swings. The entire family participates in manufacturing, design, and quality control to ensure kid-friendly, safe, and durable results. All products are proudly made in Georgia and shipped worldwide.

Lang BBQ Smokers is a family-owned manufacturer based in Nahunta, Georgia, specializing in high-quality reverse-flow offset stick-burner BBQ smoker cookers. Founded in 1988 by Ben C. Lang II (with family smoking traditions dating back to 1898), the company pioneered the reverse-flow design for even heat circulation and consistent results.

Their lineup includes various sizes (36", 48", 60", 84", 108", and custom/special models), deluxe and hybrid versions with chargrills, patio/backyard models, and commercial-grade units built for competitions, catering, and restaurants. Products emphasize heavy 1/4-inch plate steel construction, durability, ease of use/cleaning, and fool-proof smoking/grilling performance. They sell factory-direct only (no dealers or third-party sites) and offer accessories, merchandise, financing guidance, and BBQ education classes.

Lang BBQ Smokers designs and fully manufactures all of its smoker cookers in their Nahunta, Georgia facility using American-made materials. Operating from a modern ~16,000 sq. ft. factory at 12300 US Highway 82 West, the Lang family and team cut, roll, weld, and customize heavy-gauge U.S. steel into each unit on-site.

This includes the signature reverse-flow offset firebox design, along with options for customization (e.g., left-handed setups, added storage, hybrids). The entire production process— from fabrication to final assembly—occurs in Georgia, with emphasis on commercial-grade quality built to last a lifetime.

Kia Georgia (KMMG) is the sole Kia vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States, a state-of-the-art automotive assembly facility located in West Point, Georgia. Established in 2009 on a 2,200-acre site with a multi-billion-dollar investment, it produces popular models including the Telluride SUV, Sorento SUV, Sportage SUV, K5 sedan, and all-electric vehicles such as the EV6 and EV9. The operation supports thousands of direct jobs and a large supplier network, delivering high-volume production (approximately 350,000 vehicles annually) for the North American and select global markets while emphasizing quality, safety, and community involvement.

The facility includes integrated stamping, welding, paint, and assembly shops plus a transmission/module shop and test track. Vehicles are built on-site from components sourced through a robust North American supply chain (with significant U.S. and Georgia content), meeting strict quality standards and “Proudly Built in West Point, Georgia” branding. While final vehicle design originates from Kia’s global centers (with U.S.-specific input from California), the complete manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes occur in Georgia.