Snak-Time Foods Announces Expansion in Cherokee County

April 5, 2009

Investment expected to bring 40 new jobs to the area

COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Cherokee County today announced that Snak-Time Foods will expand its facility in Cherokee County. The $800,000 investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs.

“We are pleased to expand our operations in South Carolina. Gaffney has been a good fit for our company and offers us an excellent business environment and solid labor force. With this expansion, we will be able to meet growing demand from our customers. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Roy Elswick, president and chief executive officer of Snak-Time Foods.

Snak-Time Foods has committed to expanding its Gaffney operation as the company seeks to increase its market presence with a new product line of frozen biscuits. Snak-Time Foods produces homemade sandwiches for the food service and convenience store markets, and also furnishes South Carolina and North Carolina schools systems with biscuit sandwiches.

“Snak-Time Foods is a leading regional manufacturer of foodservice products. The company’s decision to expand its operations in South Carolina is a strong testament that our business-friendly climate is working to attract new investment and jobs and grow our existing businesses. Thanks to the team efforts of state and local leaders, Cherokee County will benefit from this investment,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.

“We are pleased to have Snak-Time Food expand its business here. The company has been an important part of our business community, and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship. We are committed to working with new and existing businesses to bring more opportunity to the residents of Cherokee County,” said Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Economic Development Board.

Snak-Time Foods was founded in 1995 and is based in Boiling Springs, N.C.  The company produces biscuits sandwiches and deli sandwiches for the retail market and the School Lunch Programs.  Snak-Time Foods was purchased by Tasty Blend Foods Inc. in 2005.  Tasty Blend Foods is a full service manufacturer of dry mixes.  Its Teays Valley Brand product line includes a wide variety of specialty mixes including, but not limited to, gravies, biscuits, cornbreads, potatoes, breadings, chicken and dumplings, etc., that have the homemade taste just like Grandma used to make.  Their slogan is, “Nobody has to know it came from a mix.” For more information about Snak-Time Foods visit www.snaktimefoods.com.


About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina’s leading economic development agent, the Department of Commerce works closely with economic development professionals throughout the state to recruit new businesses and jobs and help existing businesses grow.  In 2008 Commerce recruited a record 18,993 new jobs and $4.17 billion in capital investment.  Many well-known names and world-class companies chose to invest in South Carolina during 2008, some of which include: Target Corp., Home Depot, Heinz, Monster, American Titanium Works, BMW, Michelin and URS Corp. Commerce also assists companies in locating buildings and sites in which to operate, offers grants for community development and infrastructure improvements and provides tools to enhance workforce skills.  For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.