Eastern Shore Fig Co began with a slower pace of life—and a really good jar of fig butter.

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Founder Paula Henao moved to Virginia’s Eastern Shore to step away from the hustle of Virginia Beach and into a chapter of simplicity, creativity, and connection. Italian by heritage and a lifelong lover of cooking, Paula has always expressed love through food—especially by surprising friends with thoughtful, homemade gifts.

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One summer, after sharing her fig butter with friends, someone said what everyone else was thinking: “This is so good. You should sell it.”

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So she did.

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Paula returned to the kitchen, tested and refined her recipe, completed food safety training, and earned VDAC licensure. What started as a heartfelt gift quickly grew into a small-batch business now carried by local artisan shops and vineyards—and available directly to you online.

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Eastern Shore Fig Co is proud to support the local Eastern Shore economy, work with regional partners, and celebrate the beauty of seasonal food made well.