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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