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NYIRN Partners with NYCEDC on Immigrant Food Manufacturing Initiative

News last updated March 10, 2011

NYIRN will work with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the Department of Small Business Services, Baruch College, and the South Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation to establish and manage a pilot business expo on May 25, 2011 for locally-based immigrant food manufacturing businesses to showcase their products.

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More Than a Link in the Food Chain

Report last updated February 1, 2007

Conducted for the Mayor's Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses and written jointly with the Fiscal Policy Institute, this study investigates the economic impacts of the City's vibrant food manufacturing sector, which makes significant contributions in terms of jobs, wages, and income.
 

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Food From New York City

Report last updated December 1, 1999

An analysis of the economic impact of the food industry in New York City and recommendations to address the needs of the sector and capitalize on growth opportunities. Produced by NYIRN in collaboration with Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, the Center for an Urban Future, the New York City Department of Employment, and ITAC.

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Farm to Factory-Strengthening the Production Links in NYS

Report last updated April 18, 2012

 

The Pratt Center for Community Development and the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets’ recent report, Farm to Factory: Linking NY State Producers and NY City Food Processors, is the culmination of an 18-month pilot project to develop economic opportunities by strengthening the connections between upstate farmers and downstate businesses.

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