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More jobs are coming to NC from Japanese companies

By Jeff Tiberii,

Published July 29, 2024 at 10:12 AM EDT

A green apple flavored Hi-Chew candy. — A green apple flavored Hi-Chew candy

A second plant to make candy for the Japanese company Hi-Chew will go up in Orange County. Another 200 jobs are part of a trend, and a point of emphasis for NC business policy. A reporter breaks down the growing business ties between the nation and state.

Guest
Zachary Eanes, reporter Axios Raleigh

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Jeff Tiberii

Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of WUNC's "Due South." Jeff joined WUNC in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and WUNC’s Greensboro Bureau Chief and later, the Capitol Bureau Chief. Jeff has covered state and federal politics, produced the radio documentary “Right Turn,” launched a podcast, and was named North Carolina Radio Reporter of the Year four times.

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Cole del Charco

Cole del Charco is an audio producer and writer based in Durham. He's made stories for public radio's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Marketplace. Before joining Due South, he spent time as a freelance journalist, an education and daily news reporter for WUNC, and a podcast producer for WFAE in Charlotte.

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