McEntire Produce Continues Growing Richland County Operations
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner
Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 6, 2024
McEntire Produce Continues Growing Richland County Operations
$26.2 Million Investment Will Create 40 New Jobs
COLUMBIA – McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.
Operating in Richland County since 1938, McEntire Produce is a family-owned fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler. The company also handles the general processing of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and coleslaw mix for numerous fast-food restaurants.
The company will upfit its existing facility located at 2040 American Italian Way in Columbia with automation advancements that will improve production capacity.
Operations will be phased in over five years. Individuals interested in joining the McEntire Produce team should visit the company’s careers page.
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“The McEntire family is pleased to further invest in its Richland County manufacturing facility. The investments planned over the next five years will improve the capacity, enable customer expansion and create more jobs for South Carolinians.” —McEntire Produce President and CEO Carter McEntire
“We are proud to see a company with such a long-standing history in our state continuing to succeed. After over eighty years of operations in South Carolina, McEntire Produce’s announcement today is further proof that our state has the tools businesses need to find long-term success.” —Gov. Henry McMaster
“McEntire Produce’s expansion will create more agribusiness jobs for South Carolinians and more opportunities for South Carolina farmers. I’m glad to see this respected, multi-generational local business solidifying its commitment to our state.” —South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
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