Where
Food companies are best
served
Reserve a place at the food industry’s premier location for growing, processing, packing, and shipping goods worldwide. New Jersey's strategic location, transportation infrastructure, and talented workforce allow industry giants and innovative food tech startups to stay competitive.
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Why they're here
A Strategic Location
New Jersey is located in the middle of the Boston-New York City-Washington, D.C. corridor. A company here can reach one-third of the U.S. population in a single day’s drive.
Move Products Quickly
New Jersey moves goods quickly by road, rail, sea, and air. The busiest seaport on the East Coast of North America — the Port of New York and New Jersey — is located here. Plus, Newark Liberty International Airport is part of the world’s busiest airport system.
Space to Grow
New Jersey’s many commercial kitchens and food incubators offer affordable space, equipment, and resources for companies looking to scale. The Rutgers Food Innovation Center, for instance, is a unique business incubation and economic accelerator offering companies marketing, technical, regulatory, and manufacturing expertise.
What they say
We choose New Jersey because it’s the heart of the Northeast. We knew that if we can succeed here, we can succeed everywhere.
Shalom Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of 50CUT
Where they excel
Whether you enjoy rural, suburban, or urban life, you’ll find a comfortable home in New Jersey. Residents enjoy 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. The state is also a destination for food lovers, who flock here for the fresh seafood of Cape May, the Korean barbecue of Palisades Park, the Portuguese and Brazilian delicacies of Newark’s Ironbound District, and more. Whatever your interests and tastes, you’ll find plenty to love in New Jersey.
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