Industry Clusters
- Food Processing
Introduction
Special Industry Information
Industry Specialist
Introduction
New York State leads the Northeast Region as
the largest and most diverse population center.
A superior transportation infrastructure, with
highway access to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic,
Midwest and Canada, includes 1,500 interstate
highway miles; 112,000 roadway miles; 150 cities
served by non-stop flights worldwide from New
York City; 500 airports located throughout the
state; and a 4,000 mile rail network.
Food processors can expedite the delivery of
non-perishable products throughout the Northeast
and ship large/bulky items packaged or bottled
from here at a cost savings compared to more distant
locations.
Agribusiness is New York's second largest industry.
The State boasts The New York State Agricultural
Experiment Station at Geneva. Its goal is to improve
the competitiveness and profitability of growers
and processors of fruit and vegetable crops while
safeguarding the environment and ensuring consumers
access to wholesome, high quality and economical
foods produced in New York. Together with the
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
at Cornell University, they function as one unit
to facilitate a strong research program.
New York State Further Supports the Food
Processing Industry:
- As a leader in energy restructuring; all
customers will be given access to alternative
retail energy suppliers by the end of 2001.
Complete retail access already exists for natural
gas customers.
- With numerous prime pre-approved, permitted,
ready-to-occupy sites.
- As home to more than 300 colleges and universities,
as well as 250 vocational schools, offering
a first-rate educational infrastructure to attract
and develop the best and the brightest professionals.
- Customized worker-training programs resulting
in a highly educated and productive workforce,
providing New York State companies with the
competitive edge they require to succeed.
As we enter the 21st Century, we invite you to
join the hundreds of companies doing business
in New York State. There has never been a better
time to invest in New York. We encourage you to
contact our food processing Industry
Specialist to find out how your company can
grow and prosper in New York State. Contact Empire
State Development at 1 (800) State-NY or 1 (800)
782-8369.
Special Industry Information
ESD's at-a-glance profile of the food processing
industry in the State of New York, offers the
latest research available to help your company
better understand the general state of the industry.
Food
Processing
Resources & Incentives
New York State has an abundance of science and
technology resources available to serve its food
processing community. Check here for information
on both statewide and regional resources, including
trade associations, research and development centers,
academic and research institutions, and more.
You may also contact one of our regional
offices for additional information.
Resources
There are many resources available for information
related to the food
processing industry in New
York State. Industry associations, information
services, New York State government and Federal
government agencies provide news, analysis of
industry trends, publications, seminars, conferences,
and contacts on all aspects of
the
food processing
industry activities and developments.
Associations
New York State Food Processors Association
(NYSTA) www.nyfoodprocessors.org
National Food Processors Association (NFPA) www.nfpa-food.org
Supporting Research
United States Department of Agriculture www.usda.gov
New York State Department of Agriculture &
Markets www.agmkt.state.ny.us
Industry Specialist
Jim Jacob
Telephone: 518-292-5200
E-mail: jjacob@empire.state.ny.us
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