From Field to Shelf
Idaho is home to a substantial food processing sector that transforms raw agricultural commodities into consumer products, adding billions of dollars in value.
- Dairy Processing: Cheese, yogurt, whey protein. Major facilities: Glanbia (Twin Falls), Chobani (Twin Falls), Agropur.
- Potato Processing: French fries, hash browns, dehydrated. Key players: Lamb Weston, J.R. Simplot, McCain Foods.
- Sugar Processing: Amalgamated Sugar operates refineries in Nampa, Twin Falls, and Paul.
- Grain Milling: Flour and feed milling operations across the state.
- Meat Packing: Smaller-scale beef and lamb processing operations.
Idaho’s food processing industry benefits from proximity to raw materials, reliable water supplies, and a transportation network that connects to regional and national markets.