Innovation In Chicagoland’s Food & Ag Industry
In this issue, we refresh our look at Chicagoland's food and agtech ecosystem, bringing into consideration changed venture capital, federal regulatory and policy, and trade environments.
We highlight competitive advantages, opportunities for growth, and key risks for food innovators. In short, we find that Chicagoland's food ecosystem benefits from our robust manufacturing and applied tech sectors, as well as our broader diverse economy — food producers here have closer connections with suppliers and customers.