"Virginia-based AR’s Hot Southern Honey is expanding to retailers and restaurants in the southeast. The company’s flagship product is their red chili pepper-infused honey from the Shenandoah Valley. Company officials said the honey is perfect for everything from fried chicken to yogurt and even as an addition to be mixed...
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Local Startup Finds Sweet Spot in Publix | Richmond BizSense
Ames Russell
"After a fiery launch late last year, a local food startup is turning up the heat as it rebrands and expands its products and distribution. Ames’ Hot Southern Honey, now AR’s Hot Southern Honey, recently signed a deal to be in all 12 Publix grocery stores in the Richmond area,...
5 Faves: Burn Notice | Richmond Magazine
Ames Russell
"Drizzle the sweetness of Shenandoah Valley honey mixed with chilies over fried chicken, biscuits, pizza and goat cheese. It pushes ketchup aside as the preferred condiment at The Savory Grain, where it’s on every table." Genevelyn Steele for Richmond Magazine Click here to read the full article.
Local Startups Emerge as Finalists in Pitch Competition | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ames Russell
"Russell has been working a full-time job while building a market for his pepper-infused honey, AR's Hot Southern Honey, which already is being sold in 44 retail stores in Virginia. 'The process of preparing a business pitch itself has been educational,' Ames said of the SCOREcard competition." John Reid Blackwell for Richmond...