noun
food processing industry; food industry
Refers to the industrial sector that processes raw food materials into finished products.
食品加工業は地域経済の重要な柱です。
The food processing industry is an important pillar of the local economy.
食品産業 is a broader term covering the entire food industry including distribution and retail, while 食品加工業 focuses specifically on processing.
Compound of 食品 (food products), 加工 (processing), and 業 (industry).