The food processing subsector comprises of the production of final food products based mainly, although not exclusively, on agricultural inputs. The line between agriculture and food processing is not always clear, however, the formal definition of food processing excludes food processing that takes place in the farm. The industry is highly diverse, with significantly different processes used in major subsectors for instance maize milling, bakeries, meat and poultry processing and horticulture.
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Basic chemicals and pretroleum
Beverages
Capital equipment
Clothing, footwear, leather and textiles
Electronics and precision equipment
Food processing
Furniture and manufacturing activities not elsewhere classified
Glass and non-metalic minerals
Metal and metal products
Other chemicals, rubber and plastics
Printing and publishing
Transport equipment
Wood and paper