Natural Resources
Toledo/Northwest Ohio lies adjacent to the Great Lakes, providing the world’s largest supply of fresh water
Value Supply Chain
Northwest Ohio offers a strong supply chain from growers, producers and distributors to manufacturing equipment and service providers
Research & Innovation
CIFT is a nationally recognized company providing technical innovations & solutions to the food processing/agribusiness sectors
Site & Building Inventory
Northwest Ohio is home to dozens of sites ready for immediate development and numerous recently constructed spec buildings
“Northwest Ohio has the whole infrastructure and culture surrounding the food processing industry.”
— Dave Beck, Center for Innovative Food Technology
300 FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES OPERATING IN NORTHWEST OHIO
OHIO OFFERS LOWEST TAX RATE IN MIDWEST FOR FOOD AG INDUSTRY
NORTHWEST OHIO WORKFORCE OF 16,000 IN FOOD PROCESSING
Take a look at the company we keep in the food processing industry
Businesses in Northwest Ohio can reach more than 60% of the U.S. and Canadian markets within a day’s drive. It’s no wonder some of the biggest names in the industry have established operations in this region.
Did You Know?
Northwest Ohio is home to both the world’s largest soup factory and ketchup factory
Recent successes
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Key Contact
Gary Thompson
Executive V.P.
Business Development
(419) 304-9585