Food-Largest of All Industries

Abstract

AbstractThe economic importance of the food industry for different nations can be seen from the amount of revenue generated and jobs created. The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of the food industry, as one of the largest- manufacturing sectors in North America and other regions. The chapter is divided into 3 sections. 1. Introduction, evidence that food manufacturing is one of the largest of industries, North American industry classification system (NAICS), industry classification codes from other parts of the world. 2. The North American food industry, classification of the food industry, the US Agri-food sector, the food manufacturing sector, the US foodservice sector, the food dollar expenditure, the US food retail sector, Canadian food manufacturing, the US food industry – summary.3. Global food industry, global food and beverage manufacturing, European Union food manufacturing, Brazil. Russia, India, China, Hong Kong, ASEAN countries, Australia & New zealand, global food industry summary and limitations. With 56 reference citations and 4 appendices.