Food and Beverage Industry Review Reveals $26.7 Billion in Industrial Projects Reported in 2009

SUGAR LAND--December 30, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--In 2009, capital expenditures reported at food and beverage facilities in North America, including the United States, Canada and Mexico, totaled $26.7 billion. Over the course of the year, Industrial Info released 1,610 new and updated project reports, detailing capital and maintenance expenditures, each with a minimum total investment value of $1 million. Project coverage included grassroot construction, rebuilds, modernizations, upgrades, modifications, additions, and major maintenance shutdowns.

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