GREATER Fare

St. Cloud’s Food Manufacturing sector is a dynamic collection of businesses representing processing, logistics, packaging, storage, and critical supply chain components.  

Supported by the fastest growing workforce in Minnesota, critical infrastructure related to food research and development, and a growing University program in biomedical sciences and biochemistry, St. Cloud’s food manufacturers have access to the resources needed to innovate and grow.

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Talent Access

Food Manufacturing is a diverse and ever-expanding sector. With new technology around packaging, food safety, nutraceuticals, and sustainability evolving at record speed, St. Cloud’s competitive advantage is our talent and unique training opportunities.

St. Cloud Technical & Community College and St. Cloud State University offer biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical science, environmental engineering, mechatronics, transportation, and logistics degrees.

Business Leader Highlight

St. Cloud is home to Arctic Cold Storage, the most advanced cold warehouse and distribution company, that supports several Fortune 500 companies, including A&W™, Dairy Queen™, Kentucky Fried Chicken™, Carousel Snack Bars, and Hardee's™.