AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Health: A new report says nearly 20% of U.S. packaged foods and beverages still contain synthetic dyes, with children’s products hitting 28%, as a voluntary FDA phase-out of six dyes by end of 2026 faces uneven industry buy-in. Agribusiness Funding: The SC Department of Agriculture awarded $215,000 to 12 agribusinesses through its Advanced Entrepreneurship program, backing projects from specialty foods to value-added farming and agritourism. Industrial Services: Snap-on acquired Irmo-based Diesel Laptops for about $100 million, expanding diagnostics and repair information for heavy-duty trucks and equipment used in mining, agriculture and infrastructure. Power & Infrastructure: Morgan Master Electrician expanded industrial electrical support across Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg to help high-load manufacturing, logistics and healthcare sites modernize and respond faster to outages. Housing & Risk: A LegalShield analysis finds foreclosure pressure in the South is at its highest since 2019, driven largely by escrow shocks from insurance and property taxes. Elections & Runoffs: SC’s June 23 runoffs are set after crowded primaries, including the governor race between Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson. Local Business & Growth: SC Competes highlighted how industry clusters are being used to grow the state economy.
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