RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Integra Foods of Bladenboro as the 2025 Exporter of the Year today at the annual Ag Development Forum hosted by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The forum is held in conjunction with the Southern Farm Show.

This award honors the company’s exceptional achievements in international trade, market expansion and contributions to North Carolina’s agricultural exports.

“The work Vladimir Stepanian and Euguene Korniychuk are doing at Integra Foods reflects the critical role that N.C. agribusinesses play in feeding the world,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “They exemplify the innovation, commitment, and global reach that make our state a powerhouse in food and agriculture exports, and I am proud to recognize Integra Foods as the 2025 Exporter of the Year.”

Established in Bladen County in 2019, Integra Foods is a leader in the production of fully cooked and smoked poultry products for both domestic and international markets. Their state-of-the-art facility is certified in Good Manufacturing Practices and Organic Standards and serves industries such as amusement parks, foodservice and retail outlets in the USA, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore and beyond. 

Integra Foods is a member of the NCDA&CS’s Got to Be NC program and has been actively assisting the NCDA&CS International Marketing Team, Southern United States Trade Association and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council on promotions in foreign markets. Stepanian and Korniychuk have been instrumental in recruiting buyers for the upcoming 2025 NCDA&CS Trade Mission to Japan.

With plans for continued global expansion, Integra Foods remains committed to providing high-quality, sustainable food solutions while promoting North Carolina’s agricultural excellence on the world stage. To learn more about Integra Foods, visit them online at www.integrafoods.net.