
Honeysuckle Gelato
Honeysuckle Gelato is an award-winning artisan gelato company founded in Charlotte, NC in 2011, offering handcrafted Southern-inspired flavors like Butter Pecan Praline, Bananas Foster, Salted Caramel Brownie, and a rotating seasonal selection served in signature mason jars. Co-founded by Jackson Smith, Wes Jones, and Khatera Ballard, the brand expanded from a beloved food truck to multiple brick-and-mortar locations across Charlotte and Atlanta. The company donates 5% of profits to Feeding America, having funded over 650,000 meals as of 2024.