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Accounting for $190bn annual revenue and employing 580,000 individuals, the German food and beverage industry is the leading European player for food processing excellence. Furthermore, the sector consists of 90% SME manufacturers and is attributed as the second largest in terms of value added to the overall German economy.
Trade in the food and beverage industry between Germany and the US shows strong relationships. Increasing consumer purchasing power in both the US and Germany aided exports of 9.9% and 5.8% of the total world market share of food and beverage products, respectively. With the ever-increasing prominence of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies, the food and beverage sector is taking the steps to maximize its production and processing capabilities – and to meet this worldwide consumer demand.
Our partners, select Food Processing experts and representatives will join our German cluster delegation at these events to:
- Network with leaders of German Food Processing clusters,
- Exchange best-practices surrounding digitalization in food processing, resource efficiency and
- Discuss international collaboration opportunities and learn more about our Cluster delegation trip to Germany
| Events | Participating Partners |
|---|---|
| Panel discussion sign up Springfield, OH | April 15, 11:30am - 2:00pm Join to explore three global challenges facing food and agriculture: consumer demands and changing perceptions, workforce needs and limitations, and governmental and regulatory pressures. Learn how organizations in both Germany and the United States view these challenges, the similarities and differences between the two, and the steps they are taking to address them. Buffet lunch included. Panel discussion sign up Minneapolis, MN | April 19, 8:00am - 11:15am Join us for an informative session to learn about innovative aspects of Germany and Minnesota's food processing clusters, exchange best-practices and resources each market has to offer, discuss international collaboration, and network with leaders from Germany's top food processing cluster organizations. Breakfast included. | German Partners The Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BVE) The German Institute for Food Technology (DIL) e.V American Partners Dayton Development Coalition Expand Greater Springfield Minnesota Department of Agriculture Missouri Partnership The Chamber of Greater Springfield |
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