Carrot-Top News
Annin Flagmakers' President Calls on Jeff Bezos to Enforce U.S. Textile Labeling Laws
The American flag is a sacred symbol of the heart and history of our great nation. Many consumers purposefully purchase American-made ensigns to support U.S. companies and workers. However, online retailers like Amazon are taking advantage of this sentiment, often advertising products as "Made in the U.S.A." even when they're not.
How Are Flags Made? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at American Flag Production
At Carrot-Top, we understand that an American flag is more than just a symbol; it's a testament to national pride and craftsmanship. As a proud FMAA-certified retailer, we dedicate ourselves to selling American flags that represent our nation and showcase the pinnacle of quality and manufacturing excellence. Dive into the journey of how our signature American flags, including the Beacon® nylon and Patriarch® polyester U.S.A. flags, are meticulously crafted to exceed the highest quality standards.
The Boy Scouts of America Is Rebranding to Scouting America™: What You Need to Know
In May 2024, the Boy Scouts of America announced their official rebrand to Scouting America™. This change aims to reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcoming all American young people and their families into the exciting world of scouting.
What Does an Upside-Down American Flag Mean?
Traditionally, the meaning of an upside-down American flag has always been that the person displaying the flag in this manner is in grave danger or distress, be it life danger or the danger to their property. Ultimately, the upside-down American flag is typically seen as a signal of dire distress. Nowadays, though, you may have heard about instances of flying the Old Glory upside down but the circumstances are not associated with war or immediate danger.
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Beacon® Scholarship Winner!
Since 2018, Carrot-Top Industries has awarded the Beacon® Scholarship to college-bound high school seniors and adult learners who showcase inspirational patriotism within their community. This year, we received a record number of applicants, all of whom displayed academic excellence and a drive to succeed. Please join us in recognizing this year's winner of the Spring 2024 Beacon® Scholarship.
The Top 6 Tallest Flagpoles in the World
Humanity is constantly striving reaching new heights in the form of taller buildings, bridges, and more. Since everyone loves watching a flag wave proudly in the breeze atop a flagpole, it’s no wonder that countries across the world have sought to earn the honor of housing the world’s tallest flagpole. If you’ve ever walked by a flagpole and wondered where the tallest flagpole in the world was located, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at the six tallest flagpoles currently and where you can expect to see the newest (and tallest) flagpoles in the future.
Announcing our Spring 2022 Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America Winners
Maria Pytlik of Brainard, Nebraska, and Payton Deichler of Utopia, Texas, are the recipients of the Spring 2022 Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America, a scholarship introduced by Carrot-Top Industries in 2018.