25% corporate tax rate for manufacturing (1)

average development charge

close proximity to major food processors such as Cargill Ltd., McCormick Canada and Ferrero

something about trade agreements

region grows 40% of the total vegetable crops in Ontario

average house price

close proximity to universities doing research in agriculture and agri-food (Western University, University of Guelph, Fanshawe College and the Simcoe Research station)

major clusters