Industry Clusters: Importance of Place still Relevant to Business Success

Hal Johnson, President and CEO, Upstate SC Alliance (November 2011)

Although industry clustering may not be the economic development “Holy Grail”, an effective clustering strategy is still a proven recipe for success More

Aquaculture: Opportunities in the Fastest-Growing Food Production System in the United States

John K. Borchardt (July 2011)

The U.S. Department of Commerce has set specific 25-year goals to eliminate this trade deficit and double aquaculture employment. This expansion will provide increased business opportunities for aquaculture equipment and drug manufacturers. More

The Baldrige Process: World Standard in Manufacturing Quality Improvement - But Still Relevant?

Dave Claborn , Director of Development and Community Relations, Ohio State University, Marion (Spring 2011)

Baldrige is a pathway that leads to improved innovation — the very thing American industry needs in a global market of low-cost competitors. More

Market Report: Food Processing Shows Concern for Public’s — and Its Own — Health

Dave Claborn , Director of Development and Community Relations, Ohio State University, Marion (March 2011)

The food processing industry is responding to government and public urging to make their products healthier and realizing substantial growth. More

Kraft Finds Underground Cave Sustainable, Smart Warehouse Site

Area Development Online Research Desk (2/28/2011)

Kraft Foods has maintained an underground warehouse in Springfield, Missouri, since the 1960s. It reaffirmed its commitment to the site with a major expansion two years ago and continues to reap its benefits. More

Regional Report: Mid-Atlantic States Grow Finance, Food Processing, High Tech Industries

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (November 2010)

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland are attracting investments in sectors ranging from finance to food processing. More

Achieving Efficiency: New Energy Options, New Breakthroughs in Food Processing Technology

Emelyne C. (Em) Williams, Communications Coordinator, Georgia Power (September 2010)

Georgia's food processing industry is innovating with new green technologies and cutting-edge methods developed by companies and state universities. More

Food Processing Adapts to Environmental, Government Challenges

John K. Borchardt (September 2010)

The food processing industry is adjusting to the challenges of energy efficiency, an environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, and unfavorable legislation. More

Beneficial Strategies for Sustainable Food Processing

Dan Messinger PE, PMP, Senior Project Manager, SSOE Group and Michael Eschenbrenner, Senior Mechanical Designer, SSOE Group (Aug/Sep 09)

Managing water and natural gas resources in food manufacturing and processing facilities is key to cost savings. More

Food Processing: Maintaining Heat in a Chilly Economy

Mark Crawford (Aug/Sep 09)

A trend toward home food preparation and a continuing interest in sustainability is keeping the industry simmering. More

Food Processing Industry Continues to Evolve

Lisa A. Bastian (Aug/Sep 08)

Food processors worry about rising energy costs among other concerns, while trying to keep up with consumers’ demands for healthy, innovative products. More

Food Processing: Nourishing Customers' Needs

John Bell (Aug/Sep 07)

Faced with strong foreign competition, American food processors are producing superior products through innovative marketing and strong quality control More