Sizzling-hot food and beverage companies

like LiDestri Food & Drink, Love Beets and

HP Hood plant their roots in the Greater

Rochester, NY region because of its rich

resources and ingredients for growth: a fully

integrated supply chain, unlimited fresh

water, robust agricultural and technology

assets and a low cost of doing business.

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REALRECIPEFOR SUCCESS

GETREAL IN GREATERROCHESTERNEW YORK

The creation of this brochurewas assisted with a grant fromNational Grid, through the NYS Public Service Commissionapproved Economic Development Plan.

Greater Rochester, NY:Reap the rewards

A BOUNTY OF RESOURCESFOR CULTIVATING INNOVATION

• Fully integrated supply chain includes precision manufacturing, engineering and packaging support

• The Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech connects agriculture and food companies with business development resources

• Cornell University and Rochester Institute of Technology provide expertise to support research in agriculture and farming technology, food manufacturing and packaging and food security and nutrition

MARKET-READYSITES

UNLIMITEDFRESH WATER

ROBUSTTALENT PIPELINE

Harvest the key ingredients to grow your business.

RochesterBiz.comGreater Rochester Enterprise connects you to talent and resources that accelerate your business in the Greater Rochester, NY region. Join our thriving community!

120+ million people within 500 miles of the Greater Rochester, NY region means products go from farm to factory to fridge, fast

• 45% lower commercialreal estate rates thanthe national average

• Low-cost utilities

• Solid wastewaterinfrastructure

• Millions of gallons per dayin excess water capacity

• Rates well below thenational average

• No water rationingor water rights fees

• Workforce development trainingprograms in food processing technology and agribusiness

“The phenomenal talent and innovative spirit of the workforce is the area’s greatest resource.”

—Giovanni LiDestri, CEO, LiDestri Food & Drink

#1MILK-PRODUCING COUNTY IN NY1

#2 44% 38%APPLE-PRODUCING COUNTY IN THE US1

OF NYS DAIRY & CROP OUTPUT PRODUCED BY AREA’S 6,000+ FARMS1

OF NYS FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTION2

Third largest dairy-producing state inthe US

Including Barilla, Kraft Heinz,Mott’s, Wegmans andConstellation Brands

250FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANIES & SUPPLIERS2

“ Love Beets is taking advantage of the best Rochester has to offer—a strong agricultural presence, passionate and talented workforce, quality infrastructure, proximity to major markets, access to excellent universities and great quality of life.”

—Daniel Cross, Managing Director, Love Beets

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1 USDA Census of Agriculture, 2017. 2 NYS Department of Labor, 2019.