From Field to Shelf—Faster
The Indianapolis, Indiana (“Indy”) region delivers a fully integrated food and beverage ecosystem—spanning production, processing, packaging, and distribution. Companies benefit from direct access to Indiana’s leading commodities—corn, soybeans, pork, and dairy—paired with the ability to reach 167.3 million consumers within an 11-hour drive.
State for Manufacturing Intensity & Concentration (US BEA, US BLS)
Acres Farmed in Indiana (ISDA, 2025)
Consumers within 11-Hour Drive (U.S. DOT Standard)
Agricultural Exports (ISDA, 2025)
Why Indy?
Built for Success. Positioned for Speed.
Food and beverage companies choose the Indy region for its ability to deliver reliable, high-volume production and distribution. With strong cold-chain infrastructure, packaging expertise, and direct access to major consumer markets, companies reduce transit times, maintain product quality, and scale efficiently—moving products from field to shelf with speed and consistency.
Proven Partnerships. Built for Execution.
The Indy region’s food & beverage manufacturing advantage is powered by the blending of natural resources, farming heritage, and manufacturing strength—supported by a coordinated network of producers, manufacturers, research institutions, and public-sector partners. Companies gain direct access to resources that support product development, workforce training, supply chain coordination, and production scale, helping them bring products to market efficiently and reliably. Select partners are below:
Testimonials
“This investment in Whiteland is an important milestone in Sugar Foods’ growth story. By expanding our national footprint in a strategic location, we can serve our customers even better—with the capacity, reliability and innovation they need to grow.”
Andrea Brule
CEO
For our new production site, it was important to us to find a central U.S. location with a skilled workforce and supportive business environment. We are very excited to be in Bartholomew County, Indiana.”
Adam Kaufman
CEO
“Collaborating with respected partners like Conagra drives our success, as we share an ambition to transform the industry and reimagine the global food supply chain. As we continue to expand our North American presence, we look forward to becoming a long-term member of the Lebanon and Indiana business community.”
Jonas Swarttouw
Vice President
“Mission Foods is thrilled to join the Hoosier community. Our operations are most successful when we partner with hardworking individuals committed to producing the highest-quality food products. Indiana is a perfect match.”
German Chavez
Vice President of Manufacturing
Largest Food & Beverage Manufacturing Companies in Region
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