AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Manufacturing: Vermont Nut Free Chocolates is reformulating Peppermint Bark with plant-based colors and plans to remove artificial dyes across its product line by year-end 2026. The 28-year-old company is also updating its packaging and adding holiday products. Clean Energy Jobs: SunCommon has named former Catamount Solar general manager Jarred Cobb as COO. He will focus on improving solar and battery-storage installations and supporting company growth, including hiring and training workers. Business Financing: VEDA made 176 loans totaling $59.8 million to commercial and agricultural businesses in fiscal 2026, according to its annual report. Northeast Kingdom Development: NVDA’s $1 million rural industry grant helped fund its $1.1 million acquisition of Newport’s former “Pit” site, a step toward returning the downtown property to productive use. Regional Energy: Vermont and Nova Scotia have agreed to explore offshore wind and broader clean-energy cooperation.
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