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Cackalacky Brand To Be Distributed By Hot Shots Wholesale Inc.
2-17-2010
CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky, Inc., makers of the original Cackalacky^® brand Spice Sauce, has recently partnered with Hot Shots Wholesale Inc., allowing the company to potentially expand its distribution into hundreds of independent specialty foods shops and retail websites on the Internet.  Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hot Shots Wholesale Inc. is the largest distributor of sauces, condiments, and seasonings in the U.S.

Created in Chapel Hill, NC by H. Page Skelton, Sr., Cackalacky brand Spice Sauce is a naturally spiced condiment that is made with more than 20 ingredients including sweet potatoes, chile peppers, and red wine. 

To learn more about Cackalacky, go to www.CACKALACKY.com

To learn more about Hot Shots Wholesale Inc., go to www.HotShotsHotSauce.com

 

Cackalacky Brand Expands Southeast Natural Grocery Distribution
1-25-2010

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky, Inc., makers of the original Cackalacky^® brand Spice Sauce, recently partnered with Global Specialty Foods, allowing Cackalacky to expand it Southeast grocery distribution with immediate placement on the shelves of 18 Earth Fare supermarkets.  Based in Chamblee, Georgia, Global Specialty Foods is a national leader in natural and organic specialty foods distribution.

Created in Chapel Hill, NC by H. Page Skelton, Sr., Cackalacky Spice Sauce is a naturally spiced condiment that is made with more than 20 ingredients including sweet potatoes, chile peppers, and red wine. 

To learn more about Cackalacky, go to www.CACKALACKY.com  Or, Call (919) 967-4992 

To learn more about Global Specialty Foods, go to www.GlobalSpecialtyFoods.com

Cackalacky Brand Creator Receives 'Village Pride' Award
9-16-2009

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky brand creator, Page Skelton, was honored this week with the WCHL Village Pride Award.

WCHL Radio gives the Village Pride Award to someone who goes the extra mile to make the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community a special place to live and work.  Skelton, who won the North Carolina Hot Sauce contest this past weekend in Oxford, NC with his Cackalacky Spice Sauce, was also recently featured on Fine Living Network's "15 Bodacious BBQ's."  And, according to WCHL news commentator, Ron Stutts, Skelton received the award for "brining a lot of attention to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community." 

To learn more about Skelton's Cackalacky brand, log onto www.Cackalacky.com 

To learn more about WCHL Radio, Chapel Hill-Carrboro's news, talk, and Tar Heel Sports radio station, log onto http://www.wchl1360.com

 

Cackalacky Wins North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest
9-14-2009

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky, Inc., makers of the original Cackalacky Spice Sauce, won the "Critics Choice Award" in the North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest.  The festival event, which was held in Oxford on Saturday, 12 September, showcased sauce companies, craft breweries, and wineries from all over the state.   

The "Critics Choice Award" is based on the decision of a panel of professional food judges, including Bob Garner, author of the acclaimed "North Carolina Barbecue: Flavored by Time;" Al Carson, editor of The Oxford Public Ledger and professional food critic; Debbie Moose, professional food writer, and radio personality; and, Chef Ross Ragonese, department chair of Vance Granville Community College culinary arts program. 

The contest and celebration also coincided with the Governor Bev Perdue's proclamation that 12 September, 2009 is "North Carolina Hot Sauce Day."  To learn more about Cackalacky, log onto www.Cackalacky.com  Or, call (919) 967-4992 

To learn more about the North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest, log onto http://www.nchotsaucecontest.com/  

 

Cackalacky Creator Featured On Fine Living Network's '15 Bodacious BBQs'
9-4-2009

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Page Skelton, creator of the Cackalacky Spice Sauce recipe, was recently featured on Fine Living Network's "15 Bodacious BBQs."

The special network episode, which aired on September 1st, featured Skelton making his signature bacon-wrapped barbecued chicken lollipops.  According to the Fine Living Network website, the television show counts down their 15 "favorite mouthwatering methods for grilling everything from ribs, burgers and a whole pig to veggies, chicken and even lobster!"  Skelton's recipe ranked second place.

To find out more about Page Skelton and his food business, Cackalacky, Inc., log onto www.Cackalacky.com
 

 

Gov. Perdue Declares Sept. 12 'North Carolina Hot Sauce Day'

07-24-2009  

 

RALEIGH, NC - Rep. James W. Crawford Jr. has worked with the North Carolina House of Representatives and Gov. Beverly Perdue to have Sept. 12 declared the state's first North Carolina Hot Sauce Day. Page Skelton, president of CACKALACKY, INC. of Chapel Hill was instrumental in obtaining the proclamation and expressed his excitement at the governor's recognition of our state's zesty foods heritage as well as an industry that continues to contribute to our state's economy.

 

The proclamation issued and signed by Gov. Perdue recognizes North Carolina as America's birthplace of vinegar and pepper hot sauces and is now home to Bailey's Farms, the largest chile pepper farm on the eastern seaboard of the United States. Spearheaded by Julia Overton, owner of Stovall's Gifts and a board member of NC Specialty Foods Association, the Town of Oxford hosts an annual Hot Sauce Contest on the second Saturday of September that attracts people from across the state. The contest will be on Sept. 12 this year.

 

"North Carolina recognizes the countless farmers, producers, entrepreneurs and factory workers that comprise our condiment industry," the proclamation says. 

 

"This is an important and growing industry not just in Granville County, but statewide," Rep. Crawford said. "It gives our farmers some alternative crops and allows small businesses to develop. I'm glad I was able to work with the governor and the people of Granville County to bring some deserved attention."

 

Rep. Crawford is a developer in his 13th term in the House of Representatives. He is a chairman of the Appropriations Committee and vice chairman of the Transportation Committee. He is also a member of the Judiciary II, Mental Health Reform and Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House committees.

 

 

Cackalacky Makes News & Observer's 'Top 50' List

07-09-2009

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky was selected by The News & Observer to be included in the "Triangle Top 50" list - the publication's roster of the 50 culinary reasons the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area is "a great place to live."

 

Created by Page Skelton in Chapel Hill, NC, Cackalacky is a spiced condiment that is made with sweet potatoes, chile peppers, and red wine. The News & Observer staff chose Cackalacky to be a part of the list because "We love the sauce as well as Skelton's passion for the product."

Cackalacky Calls For Support Of NC Hot Sauce Day Legislation

03-25-2009

 

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Cackalacky, Inc., the company that created the Original Cackalacky Spice Sauce, is encouraging North Carolina's spicy sauce lovers and state lawmakers to support State Representative James W. Crawford, Jr.'s NC House Bill 683 which designates the second Saturday of September each year to be "NC Hot Sauce Day."

 

According to Cackalacky's president, H. Page Skelton, Sr., "North Carolina has a long and proud history as the birthplace of America's first vinegar & red pepper-spiced table condiment - with a recipe that dates at least as far back as the 1600's. Today, in addition to Cackalacky and dozens of other great zesty sauce brands, North Carolina has also become home to the largest chile pepper producer on the eastern seaboard. So, in my opinion, Representative Crawford's bill is a long overdue celebration of our spicy culinary heritage as well as a timely recognition of an industry that continues to contribute to our state's economy during a financially challenging period. And," he added, "I strongly urge my fellow North Carolinians and hot sauce lovers to contact their respective representatives to express their support of NC House Bill 683 as well."