300.214
People employed | 2021
Source: Statistics Portugal (2021), retail companies/wholesalers not included
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Food and Beverage industry
Portugal has a robust and very dynamic Food and Beverage industry, supported by well-established industry associations and a highly qualified workforce
Food and Beverage industry at a glance
The Food and Beverage (F&B) sector represents about 14% of the value-added generated by the manufacturing industry in Portugal. This sector covers the entire value chain.
The sector’s development and the reinforcement of its production capacity have been fostered by a set of industry associations, R&D centers and specialized collaborative laboratories, which are responsible for developing and transferring knowledge to the business.
Agrifood industry insights
In addition to cutting-edge research capabilities, the country offers favourable edaphoclimatic conditions and a highly qualified labour force.
In fact, the Food and Beverage industry in Portugal is marked by the presence of major world players, such as Bonduelle, Kagome, Nestle or Schreiber Foods, which in many cases have been operating in the country for many decades.
Main export markets
39,1
%Spain
8,8
%France
5,5
%Brazil
4,5
%Italy
4,4
%United Kingdom
Recent FDI projects in Portugal
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Kagome and NEC (Japan)
In 2022, the Japanese Kagome and NEC Corporation created a new company named DXAS Agricultural Technology, a joint venture created in Portugal to provide farming support for processed tomatoes using artificial intelligence . Both companies invested approximately €2,2M.
Nestlé (Switzerland)
In 2019, Nestlé has invested €11M in a new production line for organic baby snacks in its Avanca factory, in Aveiro region.This production line will be the brand's global hub for the manufacture of the baby product: the Naturnes Bio NutriPuffs.
Schreiber Foods (USA)
In 2019, Schreiber Foods expanded its production unit in Castelo Branco, Portugal, with a €20M investment to produce dairy products.
