Key Industries
Food & Agribusiness
Grow Here.
From small family farms to modern aquaculture operations. From microbreweries to major bakeries. From artisanal cheese makers to the world’s leading spice maker. Agribusiness in Maryland is booming. And with a robust intermodal transportation network and abundant natural resources, it’s easy to see why.
Produce, Process, Distribute
A Robust Food Sector
Maryland is helping some of the biggest names in the food industry produce, process and distribute food across the globe. Get to know our food industry.
Maryland’s large international population drives demand for authentic, international foods. H Mart, Tata Beverages, United Foods International are among the global companies finding success here. Why international companies choose Maryland.
Several homegrown food companies have called Maryland home for decades, even centuries! McCormick, J.O. Spice, Perdue Farms, and the Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company are just a few companies with deep roots in Maryland.
At the heart of our state sits the Maryland Food Center, a 400-acre complex focused on food processing and distributing. Other companies that have turned to Maryland for distribution include: DOT, Sysco, Whole Foods and Sodexo. More on Maryland's distribution, logisitcs & warehouse sector.
Maryland is a hotbed for innovation, giving fertile ground for food startups to make their dreams come true. Hungry Harvest, Gotham Greens and HEX Ferments are just a few of our modern makers. Information for startups in Maryland.
MORE ON MARYLAND AGRICULTURE
Everyone knows Maryland for crabs, but that’s just part of our story. Get to know some of the state’s top agribusiness sub sectors.
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"This is just the beginning of craft beverages in Maryland. It used to be one of our state’s preeminent industries – Maryland was the cradle of distilling – and now we’re reigniting that."
Homegrown Success
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
From some of the biggest names in food production and distribution, to emerging companies rethinking food, get to know some of Maryland's leaders in agribusiness.
The H&S Family of Bakeries (H&S Bakery, Northeast Foods, and Schmidt Baking Company) make up America’s largest family-owned variety baker.
One of the best-known sugar brands in the U.S., Domino's Baltimore facility processes roughly 6.5 million pounds of imported raw cane sugar per day.
The H&S Family of Bakeries (H&S Bakery, Northeast Foods, and Schmidt Baking Company) make up America’s largest family-owned variety baker.
One of the best-known sugar brands in the U.S., Domino's Baltimore facility processes roughly 6.5 million pounds of imported raw cane sugar per day.
