Of the estimated 30,000 drink and food processing plants in the United States, approximately 68% are regarded as operations employing fewer than 20 people[1]. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau report, SME manufacturers account for 96.4% of exports and they contribute 20.3% of the sector’s $798 billion in exports. On the import side, 93.5% are classed as SMEs, accounting for 14.5% of the sector’s $826 billion in imports.[2]
With their appetite for innovation and entrepreneurship often characterizing a food SME’s success, metal detector specialist Fortress Technology has just re-launched its flagship entry-level Phantom model that can be upgraded with technology features to support expansion programs and new contract wins.