Joyce Farms, Winston-Salem, NC

Joyce Farms, a family-owned specialty meat and poultry producer in North Carolina, is dedicated to providing chefs and consumers with the most flavorful proteins. With a steadfast commitment to natural methods—no antibiotics, no artificial additives—Joyce Farms ensures pure, exceptional quality in every product.

Founded in the 1960s by Alvin Joyce, Joyce Farms has grown from a small poultry distributor into a leading name in specialty proteins, cherished by award-winning chefs and discerning consumers alike.

Each Joyce Farms product reflects a commitment to elevating culinary creations. The company's partnerships with small family farms and its team of dedicated employees demonstrate a deep devotion to quality and environmental stewardship. Joyce Farms upholds impeccable standards, from breed selection to producing premium cuts in their USDA-inspected and BRC Certified plant, which recently achieved an AA+ food safety audit score.

For those who value flavor, quality, and integrity in sourcing, Joyce Farms offers a diverse portfolio of proteins designed to inspire culinary creativity. Their Heritage line is renowned for its unparalleled taste and texture, making it the top choice for culinary connoisseurs. This line features unique breeds, chosen for their culinary excellence, raised on small family farms with humane, Regenerative Agriculture practices that enhance both the land and the animals' natural lifestyles. Offerings include the signature Heritage Poulet Rouge® Chicken, 100% Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Heritage Aberdeen Angus Beef, Heritage Pintade (French Guinea), Heritage Black Turkey, and Heritage Gloucestershire Old Spot Pork.

For a more economical option without compromising quality, Joyce Farms’ Naked line offers domestic breed poultry and game. These products, sourced from trusted partners adhering to strict “nothing added ever” standards (no antibiotics, no artificial additives), are meticulously inspected and hand-cut by Joyce Farms’ skilled staff, ensuring the superior quality the brand is known for. The Naked line includes Naked Chicken, Naked Chicken Sausage, Naked Duck, Naked Rabbit, and Naked Turkey.