CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A survey with over 3,000 respondents says Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is the most loved homegrown brand by North Carolinians.

The survey performed by MarketBeat.com, a financial media company, asked NC residents to name the products that make them "beam with state pride."

The results are:

#1: Krispy Kreme (Charlotte)

The iconic glazed doughnuts have people running when the "Hot Now" sign is on. Originally based in Winston-Salem, the company moved its headquarters to Charlotte in 2017.

#2: Burt's Bees (Durham)

Natural personal care products that came from a North Carolina beekeeper's hobby and later became a worldwide brand.

#3: Mt. Olive Pickles (Mount Olive)

Truly a North Carolina staple. Mt. Olive Pickles remains the largest privatel

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