noun
food industry
Refers to the industrial sector involved in processing, manufacturing, and distributing food products.
食品工業は日本の重要な産業の一つです。
The food industry is one of Japan's important industries.
Similar meaning, but 食品工業 emphasizes the manufacturing and processing aspect, while 食品産業 can include distribution and retail.
Compound of 食品 (food products) and 工業 (industry).