Pennsylvania produces more mushrooms than any other state and is a top dairy and egg state. The state's food manufacturing sector is enormous, spanning snack foods (Hershey), dairy, meat, and bakery products.
These agricultural products form the foundation of Pennsylvania's food supply chain, supporting local food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
| Manufacturing Establishments | 2,120 |
| Manufacturing Employees | 62,400 |
| Organic Certified Farms | 642 |
| FDA-Registered Facilities | 7,640 |
Sources: USDA Census of Agriculture, FDA Registered Food Facilities, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are approximate.
Pennsylvania has approximately 7,640 FDA-registered food facilities, covering manufacturing, processing, packing, and storage operations.
The top agricultural products in Pennsylvania include Dairy, Mushrooms, Eggs, Corn, Poultry. These drive the state's food manufacturing and processing sector.
Pennsylvania has approximately 642 certified organic farms, contributing to the state's organic food production and local food systems.
Pennsylvania is known for specialty foods including Philly cheesesteak, Shoofly pie, Scrapple, Soft pretzels, Whoopie pies. These reflect the state's unique culinary heritage and local ingredients.
Pennsylvania's food manufacturing sector employs approximately 62,400 workers across 2,120 establishments, making it a significant contributor to the state's economy.
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