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And We Mean Business!
The City of Fresno is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the largest agricultural producing region in California. We are home to over 100 food processing companies in our city, and Fresno County produces 350 different crops and feeds over a third of the world's population every year.
Fresno is the ideal location for food companies looking to serve the West Coast, Canada, Mexico and the entire Pacific Rim. Use this website to learn more about our region and connect with Mayor Ashley Swearengin to partner with the community at the heart of California’s thriving food industry.
Ashley Swearengin Mayor, City of Fresno
Ashley Swearengin Mayor, City of Fresno
Long celebrated as the world’s most productive farming region, Fresno brings proven agricultural performance and leadership to your business.
Facts and Figures sourced from Fresno County Farm Bureau and the California Department of Agriculture
Long celebrated as the world’s most productive farming region, Fresno brings proven agricultural performance and leadership to your business.
Facts and Figures sourced from Fresno County Farm Bureau and the California Department of Agriculture
Long celebrated as the world’s most productive farming region, Fresno brings proven agricultural performance and leadership to your business.
Facts and Figures sourced from Fresno County Farm Bureau and the California Department of Agriculture
Fresno has a proactive team who works with each food processing company individually to meet their needs. Whether you are just starting to build or looking for sustainable ways to expand your current operation, we’re ready to help your business succeed in Fresno. Start now by contacting: Amy Huerta, City of Fresno, 559-621-8362 or [email protected].
“The City of Fresno is proud to be the home to over 100 food processing companies who make everything from tomato paste and gourmet cheese to Hispanic candies, specialty meats and a wide variety of fruit products. We have made it our top priority to help these companies expand and to be THE place for food companies to locate.”
Mark Scott, City Manager, City of Fresno
Fresno is your transportation connection to the rest of the West and Pacific Rim.
Fresno is your transportation connection to the rest of the West and Pacific Rim.
California’s population is expected to grow from 35 million in 2010 to 48 million by 2030
Food exports from California to the Pacific Rim are projected to rise by 54 percent by 2030
Position your company to serve growing markets in the West and Pacific Rim quickly, efficiently and affordably.
Fresno has a qualified local workforce ready to help you serve all of California, the U.S. and the world.
Fresno County is home to:
• California State University, Fresno• Fresno Pacific University• Fresno City College• Reedley College • Willow International• Madera Center • Oakhurst Center • West Hills Community College District• Heald College • DeVry University• San Joaquin Valley College• University of Phoenix• National University
ENTERPRISE ZONE Up to 100% Net Operating Loss (NOL) carry-forward. NOL may be carried forward 15 years (suspended for tax years 2002 and 2003).
TAX CREDITS Earn sales tax credits on purchases of $20 million per year of qualified machinery and machinery parts. unused tax credits can be applied to future tax years, stretching out the benefit of the initial investment.
HIRING CREDITS Firms can earn $37,440 or more in state tax credits for each qualified employee hired.
More than just an ideal food manufacturing location — a platform for long-term success.
The Water, Energy & Technology (WET) Center in Fresno offers sustainable solutions for government, research and academic institutions, start-up companies and internal stakeholder organizations.
Save Resources With State-of-the-art Water Technology
Visit wetcenter.org for more information!
Home to over 100 successful food processors, Fresno provides a proven support network anchored by The Fresno Food Expo.
“Wawona Frozen Foods, started out as a fresh fruit operation in 1945 then evolved into a frozen processor in 1963. We now deliver over 125 million pounds of fresh frozen fruit to markets around the world annually. The growth of our company and continued success has been made possible by our dedicated employees, proximity to fresh product which allows us to lock in orchard fresh taste and character with our freezing process and exposure to innovative research and development that helps us run our business.”
Bill Smittcamp, President and CEO of Wawona Frozen Foods
Connect with Fresno and let's talk about producing food!
City of Fresno2600 Fresno StreetRoom 2075Fresno, CA [email protected]