Food companies are best served in New Jersey

Reserve yourself a place at the top table. New Jersey is one of the food industry’s premier locations for growing, processing, making, researching, packing and shipping goods around the world.

Startups, disruptors and global brands alike have a taste for our more affordable space, distribution network and highly talented workforce.

The food business is better served in the State of Innovation. Locate your company in New Jersey.

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Why they're here.

A Strategic Location

We’re at the heart of the affluent Boston-Washington DC corridor, serving more than 38 million consumers in a 150 mile radius – ideal for same-day delivery.

Move Products Quickly

There’s no better transportation infrastructure: top rail and road links, international airports and the largest port on the East Coast.

Reach Key Markets

International food companies are attracted by our diverse communities and cuisines: Jersey City is the most diverse city in the US.

What they say.

“Location, location, location. Transportation is a big cost of doing business, but we’re in a great strategic spot for the food business.”

Bob Unanue, President, Goya Foods

Where they excel.

#1 state for
food
production
exports

in the Northeast.
1,200+
food manufacturing
establishments
8 of the top 10
flavor and extract
companies worldwide are based here.
9,900 farms,
750,000 acres,
$1b+ annual revenue.

Discover What New Jersey Has to
Offer Your Business

Choose New Jersey is a nonprofit economic development organization whose goal is to help your company thrive here. All services are complimentary, with no risk and no expectations. If you’d like to learn more about what New Jersey has to offer, or want to start talking to Choose New Jersey, start by filling out the form below. This allows us to best understand and serve your needs ahead of any communication. Once the form is complete, you’ll get access to guides for your industry and a representative will contact you with additional details.

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