Food & Livestock Products
Texas: A Hub for Processing, Manufacturing, and Innovation
The Food and Livestock Products sector is a vital component of Texas’ economy, producing a diverse range of high-quality food products, from beef and poultry to tortillas and snack foods.
This sector is essential not only to Texas but also to the broader national and global food supply chain. It is closely linked to other major industries in the state, including Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences and Biotechnology. Texas has identified two primary target clusters within the Food and Livestock Products sector include: Food Processing and Livestock Processing.
With extensive tracts of affordable land well-suited for food manufacturing and livestock processing, Texas offers an attractive environment for food companies looking to establish and expand operations. Industry leaders and innovators continue to select Texas as their base for designing and producing some of the finest food products in the country.
Texas leads the nation in livestock processing
The state is home to more beef cows than any other U.S. state, supported by rich natural resources and a long history of livestock production.
Ecosystem that supports growth
The sector benefits from access to key production facilities, retailing partners, and a broad customer base, driving employment, GDP, and export growth.
Cluster-focused food processing
Texas’ food processing cluster is a key link in the national food supply chain, ensuring the safe and efficient production of a vast array of food products. The cluster comprises 42 industries, including agricultural processing, food manufacturing, and packaging.
Top-notch workforce landscape
The Food and Livestock Products sector is supported by a robust workforce across various occupations, from production to logistics and sales.
Notable Employers
The world's leading and most innovative food and livestock companies have chosen Texas as a hub for major operations.
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