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Food and Beverage Manufacturers

4th

Largest Food and Beverage Industry in the US

Largest Manufacturing Workforce in the Southeast

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North Carolina Ranked CNBC’s #1 State for Business

For the second year in a row, CNBC has named North Carolina America’s Top State for Business. A world-class workforce played a major role in securing the top spot as did a thriving economy and a low cost of living.

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Believer Meats to Invest $123 Million in US Location

Believer Meats, an advanced food production company, announced it will create 100 new jobs in Wilson County and will invest more than $123 million in Wilson, to establish the company’s first major investment in the United States.

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Find the right ingredients to grow your company. North Carolina's central location, skilled workforce, pro-business environment, and existing industry strength make it a top destination for food manufacturing and processing companies.

70K+

Employees in the Food and Beverage Industry

Industry job growth in the past 10 years

21/50

of Largest Food/Bev Companies operate in NC

34K+

Food Processing Workers

Every Step of the Food (and Beverage) Chain

North Carolina’s food and beverage industry is supported by the 2nd largest agricultural industry in the Southeast and a growing hospitality sector. We have a concentrated workforce in food processing, confectionaries, and beverage bottling.

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An Appetizing Cost of Business

North Carolina’s low 2.5% corporate tax rate will be 0% by 2030. Additionally, our personal income tax rate sits at an enticing 4.5%. Low property taxes and the nation’s 2nd-lowest unionization rate helps your company simply focus on growing profits.

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On the Cutting Edge of Research

NC State University’s Agricultural Institute offers courses on animal processing, livestock and poultry management, and horticulture science. Its Food Innovation Lab works with companies on product R&D, pilot production, and food industry consulting.

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Agriculture Industry Meets Agriculture Technology

North Carolina’s storied agriculture industry is evolving into a dynamic collection of agriculture technology startups. With support from leading research entities at NC State University and NC A&T, 195+ agtech companies have started here.

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Food and Beverage Companies in North Carolina

Find the right ingredients to grow your company. North Carolina's central location, skilled workforce, pro-business environment, and existing industry strength make it a top destination for food manufacturing and processing companies.