Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding in Saluda County, creating 73 new jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 73 new jobs are coming to the Midlands. Palmetto Gourmet Foods says it is expanding its operations in Saluda County, investing $11.6 million and adding more jobs to the roughly 200 jobs it has already created. The expansion is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.

“We are thrilled to be in South Carolina and part of a community that has been involved in farming and food production for generations. True to our core values, we take pride in developing and mass producing affordable, quality food – particularly now – at a time when food inflation is the cause of distress in so many families nationwide. In addition to our investment of $45 million to date, we are undertaking a further investment of $11.6 million to meet the growing demand for our products,” said Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. CEO Dr. Reza Soltanzadeh.

Palmetto Gourmet Foods produces innovative and sustainable ramen noodles.

When a homegrown company like Palmetto Gourmet Foods experiences success within our borders, all of South Carolina wins. These 73 new jobs the company is creating will make a big difference in Saluda County, and we’re excited to celebrate Palmetto Gourmet Foods’ success,” said Governor Henry McMaster.

Palmetto Gourmet Foods’ products are sold under the Chef Woo and Ramen Express brands.

If you are interested in working for Palmetto Gourmet Foods, visit their careers page.