Featured in AgFunderNews – Missouri’s Recipe for Food and Beverage Growth

• January 28, 2026

Missouri is emerging as a top destination for food and beverage manufacturers, attracting major companies drawn by its central location, diverse agricultural production, and business-friendly environment. 

As highlighted in AgFunderNews, the state offers access to critical raw materials, streamlined regulations, and a resilient rural economy built on agricultural diversity.

With strong logistics, a skilled workforce, and close proximity to both producers and consumers, Missouri offers significant advantages in supply chain efficiency and market access.

Beyond infrastructure, the state’s farmers and communities are actively working to move agriculture up the value chain by attracting processing and value-added investment—creating jobs and strengthening rural economies.

From unified statewide regulations that reduce uncertainty to initiatives like the Agri-Ready program that actively helps counties across the state welcome agribusiness, Missouri is creating a clear path for scalable growth. Its geography supports efficient supply chains, while local workforce strengths and community partnerships help companies integrate quickly and sustainably.

Together, these advantages are making Missouri not only a strategic place to do business, but a place built for long-term growth.

Read the full article: Why more food and beverage giants are flocking to Missouri