Food & Beverage
Hungry to expand your customer base?
Look no further than Missouri.
Missouri’s thriving food solutions industry features nearly 500 companies and almost 100,000 farms, with room for even more.
As a top producer of soybeans, corn, and livestock, Missouri is a powerhouse in food production and manufacturing. Blending a rich agricultural heritage with cutting-edge innovation, producers across the state fuel the steady supply of raw materials and value-added products that fuel the industry and feed the nation.
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$ 1.5 Bin processed foods exports2022
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$ 1.1 Bin agricultural products exports2022
A Global Leader in Food Production
Strategically located at the heart of the United States, Missouri offers convenient access to domestic and international markets through a well-connected network of highways, railroads, and waterways.
With farm-fresh products, a robust infrastructure and skilled workforce Missouri is one of the world’s leading hubs for food processing and distribution.
Missouri’s agriculture sector generates $94 billion in sales annually and supports more than 456,000 jobs. Food manufacturers in Missouri benefit from rapid access to global markets, extensive distribution networks, a business-friendly regulatory environment, and a diverse customer base.
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Raise a Glass to Missouri’s Beverage Industry
Missouri is home to iconic companies like Anheuser-Busch, which most people recognize as a world leader in brewing. But the state’s craft beer scene is also thriving, with local breweries like Boulevard Brewing Co., Mother’s Brewing Company, Schlafly, Urban Chestnut and more producing hundreds of thousands of barrels each year.
Missouri was also home to the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) and was at the center of U.S. winemaking long before Napa came onto the scene.
Add in a growing cluster of distilleries, and Missouri’s beverage industry offers plenty to celebrate.
Whether you’re crafting beer, wine, spirits, or producing food, Missouri provides immediate access to global markets, extensive distribution options, and a supportive environment for your business to thrive.
Considering launching food & beverage operations in Missouri? Learn how our team can help.
Leading Beverage & Food Manufacturers in Missouri
Locating Deli Star’s new HQ and food manufacturing facility in Missouri provides countless benefits to our people-first company. The strong workforce and pro-business environment, along with unmatched support both locally and statewide, provide the perfect landscape to be recognized as the #1 protein ingredient provider, sous-vide culinary innovation experts, and key part of the value chain.