Cumberland County

Consumers have an increased interest in meal kits and prepared meals, according to a 2023 Global Location Strategies report.

Amazon will establish a distribution center in Cumberland County, NC; Eli Lilly will invest $1B in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord.

The national pet food company will add new processing and packaging lines, and 94 new jobs, at its Hampden Township, PA operations. 

The company will establish a first-of-its-kind waste plastics facility and manufacturing operation and create 52 new jobs in Cumberland County, VA.

The package delivery and supply chain management solutions company will invest at least $1.4 billion to expand its operations to four locations in Pennsylvania.

The porcelain tile manufacturer expects to create 160 jobs at its Crossville, TN porcelain tile plant over the next five years.

In the food processing competition, the accommodating early bird gets the worm. This means adjusting processing, ingredients and labeling to meet shifting consumer tastes and priorities.

New high tech high school and workforce development center will provide businesses easier access to a well-trained and highly skilled workforce.

The more we know when it comes to what’s in our food, the more we want to know. Pleasing this knowledge palate can mean big bucks for the food processing industry.

In this day and age, food processing plays an essential role in enhancing our way of life by ensuring that the food produced meets consistent quality standards.