The processing and R&D sector.
Driven by an innovative ecosystem, this complete value chain combines large manufacturers, R&D centers and start-ups to promote performance and excellence.
No. 1
industrial sector in France
No. 3
French region by number of agri-food employees
No. 1
French region by number of agri-food businesses
Leading companies in the area
Fresh pasta and gnocchi manufacturer with three production sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
A dry-cured sausage manufacturer for 50 years and part of the Campofrío group, the company’s production site is located in the Monts du Lyonnais, an area known for its curing skills.
Family business founded in 1990, specializing in the production of biscuits and cakes, combining traditional skills with exceptional quality.
Agro-industrial company with an international dimension, producing Harrys brand products at the Plaine de l’Ain site.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Join a complete ecosystem
Lyon and its region, rich in gastronomy, agriculture, industry and innovation, cover the entire food value chain and offer a dynamic environment with many organizations to support professionals in the move towards a sustainable, resilient food system. The region is home to many companies and R&D centers, helping to strengthen local innovation.
Stimulate innovation within a network of excellence
The region stands out for its structured network dedicated to food innovation, supported by renowned R&D centers (INRAE, Agrapole, etc.) and specialist higher education institutions (VetAgro Sup, ISARA), encouraging the emergence of talents and high-value-added projects.
Turbocharge your projects in a dense industrial fabric
With a dense industrial fabric combining major international groups with nationally recognized innovative start-ups, particularly in the field of plants and legumes, Lyon and its region promote collaboration between stakeholders to build the food industry of tomorrow.
Iconic places.
Agrapole
Skills and innovation hub dedicated to agriculture, food and the environment, located in Lyon. Its single site brings together professional bodies, an engineering school for food, agriculture, the environment and regional development (ISARA), and an incubator that encourages business creation in the agricultural, food and regional development sectors (Foodshaker). It promotes synergies between players in the agri-food sector.
Community spaceCompanies that have chosen the Lyon region.
The eight sectors of excellence.
