Minnesota is a top turkey and sugar beet producer with major food companies headquartered in the Twin Cities (General Mills, Hormel, Cargill). The state's food manufacturing sector is among the nation's largest.
These agricultural products form the foundation of Minnesota's food supply chain, supporting local food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
| Manufacturing Establishments | 820 |
| Manufacturing Employees | 42,800 |
| Organic Certified Farms | 586 |
| FDA-Registered Facilities | 3,640 |
Sources: USDA Census of Agriculture, FDA Registered Food Facilities, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are approximate.
Minnesota has approximately 3,640 FDA-registered food facilities, covering manufacturing, processing, packing, and storage operations.
The top agricultural products in Minnesota include Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Turkeys. These drive the state's food manufacturing and processing sector.
Minnesota has approximately 586 certified organic farms, contributing to the state's organic food production and local food systems.
Minnesota is known for specialty foods including Hotdish, Wild rice, Juicy Lucy burger, Lefse. These reflect the state's unique culinary heritage and local ingredients.
Minnesota's food manufacturing sector employs approximately 42,800 workers across 820 establishments, making it a significant contributor to the state's economy.
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