Food Processing
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Indiana companies in the food processing industry value land, location and hard-work. Northeast Indiana offers the food processing industry customer access through our extensive transportation options, proximity to large markets, business incentives and affordable site options. And, our Indiana workforce is dedicated and hard-working. Those are just some of the reasons that the food processing industry thrives in Northeast Indiana.
Indiana Food Processing Industry: SuccessesIt is no secret that the Midwest has a long agricultural history, leaving it well-suited and convenient for food processing industry leaders. Northeast Indiana is no exception to this rule and Indiana companies have long found themselves, in the food processing industry, reaping the benefits of a location that understands food production and transportation.

Indiana Food Processing Industry: LeadersIndiana companies, such as Kraft Foods, Edy's Grand Ice Cream, Good Humor Breyers, Pretzels Inc., Red Gold, and Bunge find that Northeast Indiana fits their food processing industry needs and expectations. They add their strengths and credibility to Northeast Indiana's food processing industry reputation, and we contribute our strengths to their business success. Business advantages for Northeast Indiana companies in the food processing industry include ready access to transportation options, including more than a hundred trucking companies, proximity to Indianapolis and other major metros and the good company of successful Indiana companies in the food processing industry.
Indiana Food Processing Industry: WorkIn Northeast Indiana, the food processing industry produces and prepares exceptional products for distribution throughout the Nation. Our food processing industry plays a large part in animal food manufacturing, grain and oilseed milling, fruit and vegetable processing and specialty foods manufacturing. In Northeast Indiana, we are a region of cash crops, grain processing, fruits and vegetables and, we are home to Indiana companies representing premium ice cream brands, delectable chocolates and various tomato products.
Northeast Indiana lends itself well to the food processing industry's needs for land, transportation and a ready workforce. The food processing industry is already a major presence in our region and we believe that it will continue to grow and flourish.