Building on strength
More than 1,500 leading food and beverage processors are located in Ontario.
SDG Counties' existing cluster of food processing companies includes:
Such companies have established an infrastructure so that others don't have to. Over 85% of food and beverage products are exported, US$5-billion to the United States – a figure that's tripled in the last ten years.
The SDG Counties Advantage
SDG Counties has a skilled labour force and expertise in packaging, warehousing, and transportation. Suppliers have streamlined their operations for maximum efficiency. Furthermore, SDG Counties is located near key regulatory bodies and research institutions.
SDG Counties is one of the best places in the world for companies that want to ensure they grow, minimize expenses, and profit.
- Food processing accounts for more than 1,400 jobs in SDG Counties.
- Total value added and total value added per employee in the food processing sector has shown consistent growth (three per cent and two per cent respective averages from 1975 to 1998).