Food & Beverage
Columbia County, Florida, offers an ideal environment for food processors, beverage makers, and pet and animal food manufacturers with abundant agricultural inputs and resources, robust infrastructures, and excellent distribution.
Abundant Agricultural Inputs and Resources
Close proximity to a wide variety of agricultural products, including citrus, melons, nuts, berries, grains, vegetables, beef, dairy, eggs, and poultry, combined with clean, high-quality, and affordable water from a highly productive groundwater source.
Robust Infrastructure and Energy Availability
Columbia County provides abundant, affordable, and reliable energy, including level voltages of 13.2 kV throughout the county and up to 230 kV in some areas, with negotiated rate discounts and incentives for new businesses. Natural gas is also widely available with plenty of capacity.
Excellent Distribution and Market Access
Food distribution centers with cold storage facilities and a CSX mainline enable quick delivery to markets throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. The county’s transportation infrastructure connects to 60 million consumers within a one-day truck drive, ensuring extensive market reach.
