About The Industry
Food and beverage processing in Ontario is a vibrant industry. Located in urban centres and rural regions across the province, the industry is made up of over 3,800 businesses from start-up to multi-national enterprises, producing all categories of food and beverage. With the majority of the production nourishing Ontario citizens, the processing industry is not only contributing to the provincial economy, but also to the health and wellness of Ontarians.The industry is a top performer directly employing over 130,000 Ontarians and generating over $42 billion in revenues.
Within the global marketplace, Ontario’s brand as a top-producing food- and drink-maker is equally strong. Ontario is home to the greatest concentration of food and beverage processing businesses in Canada, many of which export unique products into global markets.
Insights
Small vs Large Company: What One Should You Work For?
Where you want to work is just as important as the role. When deciding on a company for employment you need to consider their brand reputation, salary/benefits plans and potential growth opportunities. Unsurprisingly these factors are closely tied to the size of the company.
A Closer Look at the 11 Subsectors of Ontario’s Food and Beverage Processing Industry
Overall, this industry can be broken down into 11 subsectors based on the type of foods they produce. Let’s take a closer look at them!
8 tips to help you find an awesome career in the food and beverage processing industry
Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry feeds our province and the world, and it offers a variety of rewarding career opportunities. But on the other hand, because there are so many opportunities it can become overwhelming to know where to even start.
