Crafting Global Flavors from Local Fields
FOOD & BEVERAGES
With Napa Valley and farming communities nearby, many familiar names originate here, including Anheuser-Busch, Jelly Belly, and Caymus Wines. Solano’s rural-urban mix means it has the capacity to support the complete agricultural supply chain, from crop and animal farming and ranching, through support services for agriculture and logistics, machine manufacturing, repair and maintenance; and container manufacturing. Large sites are available for expansion of food and beverage operations. This cluster has a strong location quotient and strong employment.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
BY THE NUMBERS
Private, NAICS 445 Food and beverage retailers, All Counties | 2022 Annual Averages, All establishment sizes | Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages – Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual Estanlishments
Annual Average Employment
Total Annual Wages
Annual Average Weekly Wage
Annual Wages Per Employee
Annual Average Employment Location Quoteint
Total Anual Wages Location Quotient
FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESSES IN SOLANO COUNTY (A-SAMPLING)
Anheuser-Busch
Brewery
Guittard Chocolate
Chocolate Manufacturers
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Candy Manufacturer
Mariani Packing Company
Crop Packaging Manufacturer
Superior Farms Company
Meat Packing Manufacturers
Valley Fine Food Inc.
Frozen Food Manufacturers
ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS COMPARISON OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Employee Payroll: $37,569,944
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $11,555,468
Utilities: $1,779,432
Building/Lease Payments: $3,864,499
Property Tax: $894,304
Total: $55,663,647
Employee Payroll: $41,380,056
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $12,696,941
Utilities: $1,779,432
Building/Lease Payments: $5,872,375
Property Tax: $1,170,633
Total: $62,899,437
Employee Payroll: $42,326,698
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $12,983,774
Utilities: $1,779,432
Building/Lease Payments: $6,756,555
Property Tax: $1,254,287
Total: $65,100,746
FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSETS, RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY GROUPS
These assets are most directly related to Advanced Manufacturing. The broader directory in Resources, highlights resources the benefit a broader spectrum of businesses, including food and beverage producers.
ORGANIZATIONS
Bay Area Center For International Trade Development
California International Business Association
California League Of Food Processors
California Manufacturers & Technology Association
Solano County Farm Bureau
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Solano Grown
Education And Research
UC Davis specializes in food research with facilities for tomatoes, brewing, and milk processing. It also offers programs like the Applied Sensory and Consumer Science certificate and has partnerships with industry.
Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology emphasizes the molecular mechanisms of dietary nutrients, phytochemicals, and toxicants, training future nutrition and health professionals.
Tax Credits, Financing & Incentives
Manufacturers and qualifying research and development firms may qualify for partial exemption of sales and use tax on purchases and leases of manufacturing and R & D equipment.
Business activities undertaken to discover technological information, and relying on "hard sciences" such as physics, chemistry, and biology may be eligible for significant tax credits.
WORKFORCE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 60 | $45.95 | $95,588 | $37.33 | $41.28 | $54.15 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 120 | $41.45 | $86,221 | $30.72 | $38.86 | $51.50 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 280 | $49.35 | $102,642 | $39.08 | $49.81 | $60.02 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 130 | $37.88 | $78,790 | $28.38 | $38.21 | $44.95 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 70 | $35.06 | $72,909 | $29.47 | $33.52 | $37.80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 330 | $31.49 | $65,514 | $24.89 | $30.27 | $37.39 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 80 | $44.53 | $92,628 | $31.23 | $42.43 | $53.70 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 180 | $20.95 | $43,590 | $18.15 | $20.64 | $22.38 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 370 | $52.72 | $109,661 | $40.19 | $49.81 | $64.59 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 100 | $35.92 | $74,717 | $27.44 | $32.87 | $41.77 |