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Where
Food companies are best
served

Reserve a place at the food industry’s premier location for growing, processing, packing, and shipping goods worldwide. Startups, disruptors, and global brands have a taste for our affordable space, distribution network, and highly skilled workforce.

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Who is here

Why they're here

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A Strategic Location

We’re at the heart of the affluent Boston-Washington DC corridor, serving more than 38 million consumers in a 150 mile radius – ideal for same-day delivery.

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Move Products Quickly

There’s no better transportation infrastructure: top rail and road links, international airports and the largest port on the East Coast.

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Reach Key Markets

International food companies are attracted by our diverse communities and cuisines: Jersey City is the most diverse city in the US.

What they say

Location, location, location. Transportation is a big cost of doing business, but we’re in a great strategic spot for the food business.

Bob Unanue, President, Goya Foods

Where they excel

Whether you enjoy rural, suburban, or urban life, you’ll find a comfortable home in New Jersey among sandy beaches, the farmlands of Sussex or Salem County, or bustling cities like Hoboken or Atlantic City. New Jersey’s diverse population makes our state the ultimate foodie destination – from the fresh seafood of Cape May to the Portuguese and Brazilian delicacies of Newark’s Ironbound District. Residents are also near world-class venues like the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Prudential Center, PNC Bank Arts Center, and MetLife Stadium, which host massive concerts and pro sports games. Whatever your interests, you’ll find exciting things to do in New Jersey.

Roam through flowers and enjoy farm fresh produce at one of New Jersey’s 10,000 farms.
Meet up with friends at gorgeous breweries, wineries, and lauded local restaurants.
Make yourself at home among charming cities, welcoming suburban towns, or spacious farmlands.
Cheer on the New Jersey Devils at The Prudential Center.

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