Food and agri-food sector.
Lyon and its region, the historic cradle of gastronomy, are a major player in the agri-food industry. This area combines a rich culinary heritage, varied agricultural soil conditions and a fabric of innovative companies, blending tradition with modernity to strengthen a dynamic, sustainable sector.
No. 1
industrial sector in France
No. 1
French region by number of agri-food businesses
No. 3
French region by number of agri-food employees
Specialized sectors.
Crop and animal agriculture
A fast-growing sector, where a variety of prestigious crops enrich an exceptional terroir and guarantee high-quality production.
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.
As the leading French wholesaler of non-standard, organic or high-environmental-value fruits and vegetables for the trade, the company’s mission is to fight food waste while supporting local producers.
Start-up in Lyon that offers gourmet healthy snacks based on chickpeas, combining innovation, flavor, nutrition and commitment to the environment.
This innovative Lyon brewery produces a variety of craft beers and is a key player in the local and national brewing scene.
A Lyon bakery, caterer and restaurant company offering its creations for events and in its network of shops and its restaurant, combining tradition and gourmet expertise.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Join a dynamic agri-food hub
The Lyon region, rich in gastronomy, agriculture and industry, is a major player in the agri-food industry. It covers the entire food value chain and offers a dynamic environment with many organizations to support professionals, from agri-food companies to start-ups, in the move towards a sustainable, resilient food system. The region also benefits from two agri-food competitive clusters, Innov’Alliance and Vegepolys Valley, which drive innovation and the development of the local food industry.
Innovate and grow
Lyon and its region stand out for its structured network dedicated to innovation in the agri-food industry, supported by renowned research centers (INRAE, Agrapole, etc.) and specialist higher education institutions (VetAgro Sup, ISARA). This excellence network promotes the emergence of talents and projects with high added value, supporting the development of agri-food companies and the food industry.
Accelerate your growth
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 agri-food 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 space
Technopole Alimentec
Located in Bourg-en-Bresse, this advanced technology hub is dedicated to the food industry, and more specifically to the themes of food and food packaging. Its mission is to develop innovative solutions through research, training and business services. It brings together industrial technical centers, research and analysis laboratories, a university, an innovation center and a network of companies.
Technology parkCompanies that have chosen the Lyon region.
The eight sectors of excellence.
