Farm-to-table isn’t just for fine dining; it’s everyday life in Greater Portland. Companies across Oregon and southwest Washington can access the freshest produce, meat, seasonings and fish. This proximity to the very best ingredients – along with a healthy dose of creativity – has built our region’s world-renowned reputation for great food and drink.
Greater Portland excels not only in innovative specialty foods and food service but is also home to top beverage and food manufacturing companies. Portland has access to 16 million acres of farmland. This includes areas like Eugene, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. The city’s location makes it easy to reach city, suburban, and rural areas. This helps produce high-quality products. Additionally, Portland’s mild climate, long growing season, and plentiful natural resources provide abundant clean water and low-cost, reliable power.
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Fast Facts
16M
Acres of Farmland in Oregon*
Oregon Leads
The nation in hazelnut and grass seed production, earning the nickname, “the Grass Seed State”
*GPI Research
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Thrive Here
Our industry strengths span far and wide, from food processing to grocery headquarters to merchant wholesalers. Our specialized industry workforces and suppliers offer sector-specific certificate programs to help train a uniquely talented workforce in high-volume specialty food production. Greater Portland also has a top-notch local supplier ecosystem of manufacturers making blades, sorters, and fermentation tanks.
In addition to Greater Portland’s unique business climate, there area also has a unique agricultural climate. Thanks to our location along the coast and high average precipitation, Greater Portland is home to 10 distinct viticultural areas, rivaling California. The region is home to the world-famous Willamette Valley, where the annual International Pinot Noir Celebration is held.
Access Resources that Make a Difference
Along with advanced infrastructure, a healthy growing climate, and a strong innovative workforce, Greater Portland has a strong entrepreneurship community spirit perfect for start-ups and new ventures. Farmers markets and food carts throughout the region provide fertile testing grounds for entrepreneurs, and OSU’s Food Innovation Center helps develop and bring new products to market.
Greater Portland’s sustainability within food industries and specialty foods offers innovative culinary experiences, top culinary schools, manufacturing firms, and career growth potential like nowhere else, all to support the best of Oregon’s food products, partnerships, and companies.
A Comprehensive Food and Beverage Ecosystem
Greater Portland offers expertise in a wide range of specialties, from food processing to specialty machinery manufacturing to high-end breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
With food and beverage companies like Coca-Cola Bottling, Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods, Better Bean Coffee Roasters, Fred Meyer, Pacific Seafood, SakéOne, and more, it’s no wonder top corporations have chosen Greater Portland as their home.
Our industry clusters include:
- Food Processing
- Food Machinery Manufacturing
- Merchant Wholesalers
- Prepared Food Manufacturers
- Grocery Headquarters
Top 5 Food & Beverage Firms in Greater Portland
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