Food and Beverage
With a strong manufacturing base, highly-sophisticated research and development capabilities and fast access to industry and consumers, the Columbus Region is uniquely positioned for all aspects of the food and beverage industry.
By the Numbers
Food and beverage operations excel in the Columbus Region.
277
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS
12,557
JOBS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
$3B
ANNUAL GRP

Unmatched Industry Assets
Ohio’s complete food value chain, coupled with a versatile infrastructure, abundant fresh water, and a competitive business climate, gives companies the ability to produce goods and deliver products to market with greater efficiency. Ohio offers competitive advantages at every stage in the food and beverage supply chain.

Local Supply Chain Solutions
The Columbus Region is home to a large presence of existing logistics services providers with supply chain expertise in the sourcing and distribution of food and beverage products. Examples of services include food grade handling, temperature-controlled storage, shipping, receiving, labeling, sorting, and more.
Top Employers


Operation: L&D, Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
anheuser-busch.com


Operation: Call Center, IT, Office
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
chipotle.com


Operation: L&D Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
gjpepsi.com

Operation: Call Center, L&D, Manufacturing, Office
Location: Hebron, Licking County
harryanddavid.com

Operation: L&D, Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Westerville, Franklin County;
Delaware, Delaware County | Newark, Licking County
thekrogerco.com

Operation: L&D, Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
keurigdrpepper.com



Operation: L&D, Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Groveport, Franklin County
skfoodgroup.com

Operation: HQ, L&D, Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Grove City, Franklin County;
Westerville, Delaware County
marzetti.com


Operation: HQ, L&D, Manufacturing, R&D
Location: Marion, Marion County
.wyandotsnacks.com
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