Processed Foods

FoodProcessed Food is the transformation of livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption:

  • Starch and vegetable oil manufacturing
  • Confectionery manufacturing
  • Frozen food manufacturing
  • Fruit and vegetable canning and drying dairy products
  • Ice cream and frozen food manufacturing
  • Bread and bakery product manufacturing

The Processed Food cluster, with a region to state location quotient of 3.06 and a region to nation location quotient of 6.37, has a strong competitive advantage in the region. The buyer/supplier industries have a location quotient of 2.49, clearly reflecting the advantage of natural resources in the region. The cluster relies heavily upon animal slaughtering and processing, with 28 employing units and 1,628 employees.



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