The food industry in Provence : Exceptional natural resources and innovative initiatives
Favorable natural conditions enhance the region’s dynamic food industry. A combination of sunshine and water resources as well as the presence of qualified skills allow for the cultivation and production of a variety of goods including fruits, vegetables, olive oil, wine, and more.
The brand “Cuisine Provence” and the superior quality certification “Nutrition Méditerranéenne en Provence” conferred on food industry professionals in the Bouches-du-Rhône département testify to the tradition, innovation and exceptional quality of the regional food industry.
In the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur region, the food industry represents
- €6 billion of turnover, of which €1 billion in export sales
- 28,000 jobs (2nd employer in the region)
- More than 1,100 businesses, of which more than one third are located in the Bouches-du-Rhône département
Marseille-Fos – gateway to the Mediterranean basin
- The international port of Marseille-Fos is a major asset for food industrials, of whom 54% have export activities
