Rhode Island has a distinctive food culture featuring coffee milk (the state drink) and clam cakes. Despite its small size, the state has an active seafood processing and specialty food sector.
These agricultural products form the foundation of Rhode Island's food supply chain, supporting local food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
| Manufacturing Establishments | 160 |
| Manufacturing Employees | 3,800 |
| Organic Certified Farms | 38 |
| FDA-Registered Facilities | 640 |
Sources: USDA Census of Agriculture, FDA Registered Food Facilities, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are approximate.
Rhode Island has approximately 640 FDA-registered food facilities, covering manufacturing, processing, packing, and storage operations.
The top agricultural products in Rhode Island include Nursery/Greenhouse, Dairy, Sweet corn, Potatoes, Apples. These drive the state's food manufacturing and processing sector.
Rhode Island has approximately 38 certified organic farms, contributing to the state's organic food production and local food systems.
Rhode Island is known for specialty foods including Clam cakes, Coffee milk, Stuffies, Del's Lemonade. These reflect the state's unique culinary heritage and local ingredients.
Rhode Island's food manufacturing sector employs approximately 3,800 workers across 160 establishments, making it a significant contributor to the state's economy.
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