Small Food & Beverage Processing

There is a growing demand for nutritious foods, unique healthy beverages and nutraceuticals, (food with therapeutic value).  For example, demand for organic food is growing at over 25% annually.  Otsego County intends to attract these types of food processors to locate with the county.  This opportunity will strenghten the economic foundation of the local economy by reducing dependence on food "imported" into the local economy, generating jobs and creating a ripple effect through the economy.

Examples of food processing operations that can benefit most greatly from locating here include:

                     • dairy processing enterprises

                     • beverage bottling and distribution centers

                     • cooked meat processing facilities

                     • fresh produce wholesale markets

                     • refrigerated/frozen foods distributors