Agribusiness

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McEntire Produce, fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler, today announced that it will expand its current operations in Richland County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 85 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McCall Farms Inc., a producer of Southern canned and frozen vegetables, announced today the expansion of its existing operations in Florence County. The $10.6 million investment is expected to generate 80 new jobs over the next three years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Duke Sandwich Productions, a maker of a variety of sandwich spreads, dips, dressings and dessert items today announced plans to locate its new production facility in Anderson County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 45 new jobs over the next five years.

“We are pleased to move forward with plans to locate our new operations in Powdersville, S.C. Our company has a long history in the Palmetto State and we look forward to continuing to grow and do business here,” said Andrew Smart, CEO of Duke Sandwich Productions.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Crescent Dairy & Beverages LLC will be investing in a new ultra pasteurized beverage processing facility in Colleton County. The proposed investment is expected to exceed $30 million and anticipates generating 60 new jobs within the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chester Wood Products, a maker and distributor of wood products for the industrial and commercial construction markets, today announced expansion plans for its Chester County facility. The $10 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

“We are pleased to be a major presence in a business-friendly area. We strongly believe in our business and the people of the Upstate region and the Chester community,” said Dick Baldwin, vice president and general manager of Chester Wood Products.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6 million in the project, creating 35 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County. The company is expecting to invest $13 million and add nine additional jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - SoPakCo, a world leader in the design, production and packaging of shelf-stable, ready-to-serve foods, is expanding its Marion County operations.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for its newest manufacturing facility - its first on the East Coast. The $55 million investment is expected to generate more than 500 new jobs over the next several years. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Link Wood Industries Inc., a hardwood veneer manufacturer, plans to locate its new manufacturing facility in Bamberg County. The $1.2 million investment is expected create 44 jobs.