Bakery to invest $96M to establish Cherokee County operations

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A bakery is investing $96 million to establish operations in Cherokee County, a move expected to create more than 260 new jobs.

Gaffney Bakery LLC and its partners plan to purchase an existing state-of-the-art bakery facility located at 131 Corporate Drive in Gaffney and make significant renovations and improvements to assist in manufacturing frozen bakery products, according to a news release. Operations are expected to be online by mid-2024.

“We are delighted to welcome Gaffney Bakery, LLC to Cherokee County and congratulate them on their significant investment,” said Cherokee County Council Chairman Tim Spencer. “This is a testament to the strength of our workforce, our business-friendly environment and our strategic location.”

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $2.5 million Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant to Cherokee County to assist with the costs of building improvements. 

“The Upstate of South Carolina continues to be a great location for food manufacturers to locate based on our skilled workforce, logistical advantages and our location at the center of the growing Southeastern consumer market,” said John Lummus, president and CEO of the Upstate SC Alliance. “We congratulate Cherokee County and Gaffney Bakery LLC on this very significant and important announcement for our region.”