Corona is home to well-known food manufacturers like Monster Energy, Veg Fresh Farms, US Foodservices, and more. As manufacturing continues to make up over 13% of Corona’s employment, companies choosing Corona have a wide-range of access to resources and well-educated employees, specifically in the Food Processing Industry.
Food Processing Industry Facts
Corona was originally known to be the Citrus Capital of the World, providing a profitable citrus industry with grapefruit, orange, and lemon fruits which was the backbone of the local economy.
Located in between the i15 and 91 freeway, Corona is a prime location for food manufacturing due to the easy route access across the west coast and United States.
Education: The California Agriculture and Food Enterprise (CAFÉ) program at University of California Riverside is bringing innovation and development, just a short distance from the City of Corona. This is not only shaping the way Food Processers do work but allows for a fresh generation of educated employees to enter the City’s workforce.
