Food & Beverage
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Farm-to-table is easy when you’re home to 1,400 farms and more than 130 regional food manufacturers. Our strengths include crop and animal production, snack food, confectionery, bakery, beverage manufacturing and distribution. Scroll down to discover why we’re home to leaders in food production, manufacturing and distribution.
Waterloo at a Glance
Waterloo food processors have more than 150 years of experience and expertise
There are more than 1,400 farms in Waterloo feeding families and supplying food processors
Waterloo is part of the 3rd largest food manufacturing area in North America
Over 130 regional food manufacturers supply products to consumers across Canada and the U.S
" In Waterloo, we’re close to a farming community, major transportation corridor and rail connections. The character of the region is very entrepreneurial, innovative and enterprising. "
Arnold Drung
President, Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.
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