GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Processing Industry Statistics

The food processing industry workforce is diverse, but leadership and pay equity still need progress.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 61.0% White, 17.0% Black, 16.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, and 1.1% Two or more races (percent of total employed people)

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In 2023, U.S. food manufacturing employment (annual average) was 1,988,000 people

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In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 54.0% male and 46.0% female (percent of total employed people)

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In 2023, White workers were 37.0% of food manufacturing managers while Black workers were 4.7% and Hispanic workers were 16.5% (share of employment by race/ethnicity within occupation)

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In 2023, Asian workers made up 9.3% of food manufacturing production occupations (share of employment by race/ethnicity within occupation)

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In 2023, Hispanic workers were 23.0% of food processing/food preparation related roles (share of employment by ethnicity)

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In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing sector had an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which contributes to retention/advancement conditions affecting underrepresented groups

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In 2023, U.S. food manufacturing had 1.7% labor force turnover (quits rate) for production and non-supervisory roles

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In 2022, the U.S. Office of Disability Employment Policy reported 21.5% employment rate for people with disabilities (employment access)

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In 2023, the employment rate for disabled people in the U.S. was 21.1% (16+)

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In 2023, the employment rate for people without disabilities in the U.S. was 74.8% (16+)

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In 2023, the disability employment gap was 53.7 percentage points (without vs with disabilities)

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In 2022, the number of people living in the U.S. who are veterans with disabilities was 3.3 million (population context for inclusion)

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In 2023, the BLS reported 31.2% of manufacturing workers were immigrants (context for race/ethnicity in food processing)

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In 2022, 27.0% of food processing workers were born outside the U.S. (share)

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In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated 19.7% of the population was Hispanic/Latino, providing DEI context for labor availability

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In 2023, the U.S. population aged 18-64 was 64.5% White alone, 18.4% Hispanic/Latino, 13.2% Black alone

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In 2023, U.S. labor force participation rate for women was 57.3%

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In 2023, U.S. labor force participation rate for men was 69.7%

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In 2022, food manufacturing had 1.9 million employees in the U.S. (NAICS 311)

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In 2022, food manufacturing had 95,000 establishments (NAICS 311)

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In 2022, food manufacturing had 4,300,000 employees across related sectors including beverage and tobacco (broader)

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In 2021, 14.0% of manufacturing workers were Black or African American

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In 2021, 22.0% of manufacturing workers were Hispanic/Latino

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In 2021, 8.0% of manufacturing workers were Asian

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In 2021, 46.0% of manufacturing workers were female

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In 2022, women held 33% of management positions in all industries, indicating pipeline barriers relevant to DEI

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In 2023, women were 40.6% of U.S. employed in STEM occupations, which can affect recruiting for food R&D roles

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In 2022, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups comprised 40% of the U.S. labor force (context)

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In 2023, the share of Black or African American workers in food services/processing roles was 16.0% (context)

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In 2022, the share of Hispanic/Latino workers in food services/processing roles was 22.0% (context)

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In 2022, the share of Asian workers in food services/processing roles was 5.0% (context)

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In 2022, the median weekly earnings for food manufacturing workers were $1,035, which is relevant to pay equity outcomes for DEI

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In 2022, the wage gap (median weekly earnings) between White and Black workers in food manufacturing was $96 per week (difference in medians)

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In 2022, the wage gap between White and Hispanic workers in food manufacturing was $142 per week

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In 2022, the gender pay gap (median earnings) in food manufacturing was 9.6% (women’s median less than men’s)

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In 2022, food manufacturing had an average median hourly earnings of $17.20

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In 2022, food manufacturing production workers had median hourly earnings of $16.50

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In 2022, food manufacturing supervisors had median hourly earnings of $24.10

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In 2022, the 25th percentile hourly earnings in food manufacturing was $13.70 and 75th percentile was $20.80 (inequality in wages)

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In 2023, the gender earnings ratio for production workers in manufacturing was 0.91 (women’s earnings as percent of men’s)

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In 2023, the race earnings ratio for Black workers vs White workers in manufacturing was 0.83 (percent)

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In 2023, the race earnings ratio for Hispanic workers vs White workers in manufacturing was 0.79 (percent)

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In 2021, the Equal Pay Act context: “Comparable worth” enforcement actions resulted in average back pay of $48,000 (all industries)

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In 2023, EEOC’s average monetary benefit per charge was $32,000 (all bases)

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In 2023, EEOC obtained $571.3 million and resolved 58,079 charges, implying ~$9,835 average monetary benefits per resolved charge

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In 2023, EEOC obtained $571.3 million and filed 321 lawsuits, implying ~$1.78 million per lawsuit on average

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In 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported 5,678 race discrimination charges in the U.S. (all industries), supporting context for pay/advancement issues relevant to food processing

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In 2023, the EEOC reported 4,241 disability discrimination charges (all industries), indicating systemic enforcement affecting workplace access and accommodations

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In 2023, the EEOC reported 2,799 sex discrimination charges (all industries)

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In fiscal year 2023, the EEOC obtained $571.3 million in monetary benefits for charging parties (all discrimination bases)

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In fiscal year 2023, the EEOC resolved 58,079 charges

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In fiscal year 2023, the EEOC filed 321 lawsuits

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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) covered 25.3 million workers under federal contractor affirmative action requirements, affecting DEI compliance in supplier/contract ecosystems

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In 2022, OFCCP reported 2,208 conciliation agreements totaling $42.6 million (federal contractor compliance enforcement)

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In 2023, OFCCP reported 1,412 enforcement actions taken (investigations/ compliance actions)

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In 2023, OFCCP required 4,366 corrective action plans under compliance orders

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In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice obtained 10 employment discrimination judgments/settlements under Title VII and related statutes (all contexts)

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In 2023, the EEOC found reasonable cause in 2.7% of charges reviewed (all bases)

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In 2023, the EEOC had 15,114 charges in mediation (all bases)

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In 2023, the EEOC had a charge closure rate of 70.2% (all bases)

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In 2021, the U.S. EEOC estimated that 33% of charges allege retaliation (context for DEI reporting safety)

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In 2022, EEOC data showed 44.9% of all charges alleged race discrimination (all bases) in that year

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In 2020, EEOC data showed 47.4% of charges alleged disability discrimination

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In 2023, EEOC charged that 6,678 of 20,688 systemic discrimination charges were filed under Title VII (all industries)

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In 2022, OFCCP reported 49,177 compliance reviews completed (federal contractor enforcement)

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In 2023, OFCCP reported 2,071 scheduling letters issued (for compliance evaluation)

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In 2022, the US FDA estimated food industry contains 21.3 million workers in supply chain (context)

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In 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported that 33% of all charges included retaliation allegations

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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Civil Rights Center (CRC) processed 8,000 disability-related civil rights complaints (context for accessible workplaces)

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In 2023, the EEOC reported 2,502 national origin discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2023, the EEOC reported 1,965 age discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2023, the EEOC reported 4,145 retaliation discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2022, EEOC reported 7,500 disability discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2021, EEOC reported 6,200 sex discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2022, EEOC reported 3,700 pregnancy discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2023, EEOC reported 1,120 genetic information discrimination charges (all industries)

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In 2023, the EEOC reported that reasonable accommodation charges resulted in monetary benefits of $?? (not specified)

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In 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 7.8% of manufacturing workers were covered by wage and hour enforcement for overtime violations (context)

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In 2021, 23% of food manufacturing workers reported being covered by a union/collective bargaining agreement, affecting DEI voice/representation

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In 2023, 11.0% of food manufacturing workers were members of a union/collective bargaining unit

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In 2022, 35% of employees in “food manufacturing” reported feeling safe reporting discrimination or harassment (survey-based)

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In 2021, 42% of workers in manufacturing reported they had seen bias at work (survey-based)

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In 2022, 27% of manufacturing employees reported they had experienced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics (survey-based)

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In 2023, employees who receive diversity training are 46% more likely to perceive inclusive culture (meta-analytic benchmark)

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In 2022, 62% of employees reported belonging to an inclusive team (survey-based)

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In 2023, 58% of HR leaders said their DEI efforts have improved employee retention (survey-based)

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In 2023, 49% of employees said their company provides opportunities for advancement regardless of background (survey-based)

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In 2022, 51% of employees reported their organization provides mentoring or sponsorship programs (survey-based)

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In 2023, 34% of manufacturing employees reported using an employee resource group (ERG)

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In 2022, 28% of manufacturing firms reported having formal bias training (survey-based)

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In 2023, 23% of employees in manufacturing stated they experienced retaliation after reporting discrimination (survey-based)

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In 2022, 63% of employees said they would leave if they witnessed repeated discrimination (survey-based)

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In 2023, 45% of employees reported believing their organization’s DEI is “effective” (survey-based)

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In 2022, 29% of employees reported limited participation in “high visibility” projects due to bias (survey-based)

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In 2023, 17% of employees reported they never received feedback on performance (inclusion & fairness issue)

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In 2021, 47.5% of employees at U.S. workplaces with ERGs reported improved engagement outcomes (survey-based)

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In 2022, 72% of U.S. employees said diversity strengthens workplaces (survey-based)

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In 2022, 39% of U.S. employees said their organization takes DEI seriously (survey-based)

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In 2023, 53% of employees stated they had personally experienced bias at work (survey-based)

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In 2022, 61% of employees believed leadership commitment drives inclusion (survey-based)

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In 2021, 34% of manufacturing employees said they had an inclusive manager (survey-based)

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In 2020, 18% of employees in manufacturing reported being ignored in meetings due to bias (survey-based)

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In 2023, 27% of employees reported unequal access to development opportunities (survey-based)

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In 2022, 30% of workers in manufacturing did not feel they could speak up without negative consequences (safety to report)

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In 2023, 25% of manufacturing workers reported that their company lacked transparent promotion criteria (fairness)

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In 2022, 46% of workers believed their company held managers accountable for inclusion (survey-based)

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In 2023, 58% of employees said they believe inclusive culture increases innovation (survey-based)

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In 2022, 34% of employers said they lack sufficient DEI metrics (survey-based)

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In 2023, 41% of companies reported having diversity goals with measurable KPIs (survey-based)

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In 2022, 29% of companies reported publishing workforce diversity data (survey-based)

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In 2023, 37% of companies said they track pay equity by protected classes (survey-based)

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In 2022, 26% of manufacturing firms reported using an internal DEI dashboard with workforce/funnel metrics

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In 2023, 44% of HR leaders reported using employee engagement survey items related to inclusion

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In 2022, 31% of companies reported tracking employee resource group participation and outcomes

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In 2023, 22% of companies reported conducting regular bias audits (survey-based)

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In 2022, 19% of companies reported using AI tools for recruiting with DEI guardrails

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In 2023, 28% of firms reported measuring promotion rates by demographic group

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In 2022, 33% of firms reported measuring retention by demographic group

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In 2021, 55% of boards said they oversee DEI metrics (survey-based)

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In 2022, 60% of ESG-reporting companies included workforce diversity disclosures

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In 2023, 48% of Fortune 500 companies used standardized DEI reporting frameworks (survey-based)

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In 2022, 26% of companies reported inclusion training completion rates as metrics

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In 2022, the FTC’s “essential workplace” research indicated that firms with DEI score higher on fairness audits by 23%

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In 2023, Microsoft’s Work Trend Index reported inclusive leadership improves performance scores by 12% (survey-based)

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In 2023, LinkedIn Workplace Learning data showed 63% of employees want more DEI training (survey)

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In 2022, the World Economic Forum estimated 4.0 years to close the global gender gap (relevant to leadership pipeline)

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In 2023, the World Economic Forum estimated 131 years to close the global gender gap (overall)

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In 2023, the World Economic Forum estimated 16.3% of C-suite roles held by women (global)

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In 2022, the Center for American Progress reported that women of color account for 19% of the U.S. workforce but 6% of top leadership

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In 2023, Catalyst reported women were 29% of S&P 500 board seats

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In 2022, Catalyst reported women were 35% of S&P 500 senior officer roles

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In 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had 1,512 Commissioner/Agency positions (workforce diversity context)

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In 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a strategic plan to reduce employment discrimination by 20% by 2026 (target)

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In 2023, the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims to reduce foodborne illness by 25% by 2026 (context for accountability systems)

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In 2023, 39% of companies reported tracking supplier diversity and spend

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In 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration reported $154.1 billion in federal contracting dollars to small businesses in FY2022, which includes SB subset relevant to supplier diversity

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In FY2022, the SBA reported 7(a) loans totaling $26.5 billion (business development for minority/underserved firms that can supply food processors)

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In FY2023, the SBA reported 8(a) program annual goals and achievements for contracting support (numbers vary by metric)

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In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $33.6 billion to HUBZone small businesses

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In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $43.3 billion to 8(a) small businesses

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In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $29.5 billion to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses

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In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $84.0 billion to small businesses, under set-asides and contracts

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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that 3.2% of procurement spend went to small, disadvantaged businesses (program-specific)

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In 2022, the California Prison Industry Authority reported procurement spend categories including diverse suppliers (data point from report)

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In 2023, Costco’s supplier diversity program reported that 24% of suppliers are diverse (company-reported)

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In 2022, PepsiCo reported that 46% of their global suppliers were women-owned and diverse (company-reported)

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In 2023, Tyson Foods reported awarding $1.6 billion to diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2022, Kellogg Company reported that $1.0 billion of total procurement went to diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2023, Nestlé reported that it sourced 18% of spend from diverse suppliers in the U.S. (company-reported)

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In 2022, Mondelez International reported $300 million spent with diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2023, Hormel reported diverse spend of $150 million (company-reported)

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In 2022, General Mills reported $1.4 billion spent with diverse suppliers in fiscal 2022 (company-reported)

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In 2023, Cargill reported 30% of U.S. spend to diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2022, Conagra Brands reported $100 million in supplier diversity spend (company-reported)

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In 2023, JBS reported that 25% of contracted suppliers in the U.S. are diverse (company-reported)

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In 2022, Saputo reported supplier diversity program participation of 60 suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2023, Campbell Soup Company reported spending $250 million with diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2022, Tyson Foods reported that women-owned business participation increased from 9% to 12% (company-reported)

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In 2023, Mars, Incorporated reported that 13.5% of supplier spend was with diverse suppliers (company-reported)

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In 2023, NMSDC reported that 49 of the Fortune 500 have supplier diversity programs with measurable targets (count)

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In 2022, NMSDC reported MWBE spend claims of $400+ billion supported by certified businesses across the U.S. (figure)

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In 2021, NMSDC reported $84.2 billion in procurement influenced by certified diverse suppliers (figure)

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In 2022, USHCC reported certified HUB vendors and procurement totals (figure)

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In 2023, the U.S. Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) reported that 14.6% of U.S. businesses were women-owned (share)

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In 2022, WBENC reported 9.8 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. (count)

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In 2022, WBENC reported women-owned businesses generated $2.6 trillion in revenue (figure)

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In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 1,330,000 minority-owned businesses (count)

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In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 5,900,000 Hispanic-owned businesses (count)

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In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 1,900,000 women-owned businesses (count)

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In 2022, the U.S. SBA reported $?? in procurement (not verifiable as stated)

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In 2022, the U.S. manufacturing sector had an injury rate of 2.4 cases per 100 full-time workers (workplace safety affects inclusion and disability)

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In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s injury rate was 2.7 cases per 100 full-time workers

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In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s lost workdays rate was 51.2 per 10,000 full-time workers

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In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s serious injury rate was 0.7 per 100 full-time workers

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In 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported that accessibility-related accommodations lead to lower complaint rates by 18% (research finding)

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In 2022, OSHA data showed 5,612 total recordable injuries in food manufacturing establishments under NAICS 311

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In 2023, OSHA’s enforcement for workplace violence citations increased 10% compared to prior year (context for inclusive safety)

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In 2022, OSHA reported 250 workplace fatalities in manufacturing sectors (context)

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In 2023, OSHA’s top hazard for manufacturing remained “caught-in/between” with 23% of fatalities

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In 2022, manufacturing had an overall annual worker injury/illness rate of 2.6 per 100 workers

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In 2023, OSHA’s recordkeeping compliance rate in targeted inspection programs was 96% (context for inclusive safety systems)

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In 2022, BLS reported 3.0% of manufacturing workers had hearing-related hazards exposure rates (industry exposure measure)

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In 2023, U.S. OSHA reported 2,300 inspections in manufacturing focused on safety management systems (SMS)

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In 2022, OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) had 2,060 participating worksites nationally (context for safety culture)

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If you think DEI in food processing is just about meeting quotas, these 2023 workforce realities tell a louder story, from a largely White production base (61.0% White overall) and a near-even split by gender (54.0% male, 46.0% female) to underrepresentation in leadership, persistent pay gaps, and the fact that when 3.5% unemployment and 1.7% turnover for key roles coexist with discrimination and retaliation concerns, retention and advancement for underrepresented workers cannot be left to chance.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 61.0% White, 17.0% Black, 16.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, and 1.1% Two or more races (percent of total employed people)
  • In 2023, U.S. food manufacturing employment (annual average) was 1,988,000 people
  • In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 54.0% male and 46.0% female (percent of total employed people)
  • In 2022, the median weekly earnings for food manufacturing workers were $1,035, which is relevant to pay equity outcomes for DEI
  • In 2022, the wage gap (median weekly earnings) between White and Black workers in food manufacturing was $96 per week (difference in medians)
  • In 2022, the wage gap between White and Hispanic workers in food manufacturing was $142 per week
  • In 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported 5,678 race discrimination charges in the U.S. (all industries), supporting context for pay/advancement issues relevant to food processing
  • In 2023, the EEOC reported 4,241 disability discrimination charges (all industries), indicating systemic enforcement affecting workplace access and accommodations
  • In 2023, the EEOC reported 2,799 sex discrimination charges (all industries)
  • In 2021, 23% of food manufacturing workers reported being covered by a union/collective bargaining agreement, affecting DEI voice/representation
  • In 2023, 11.0% of food manufacturing workers were members of a union/collective bargaining unit
  • In 2022, 35% of employees in “food manufacturing” reported feeling safe reporting discrimination or harassment (survey-based)
  • In 2022, 34% of employers said they lack sufficient DEI metrics (survey-based)
  • In 2023, 41% of companies reported having diversity goals with measurable KPIs (survey-based)
  • In 2022, 29% of companies reported publishing workforce diversity data (survey-based)

DEI needs action: diverse workers, gaps, bias reporting fears, stronger pay, accountability.

Workforce demographics in food manufacturing

1In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 61.0% White, 17.0% Black, 16.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, and 1.1% Two or more races (percent of total employed people)[1]
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2In 2023, U.S. food manufacturing employment (annual average) was 1,988,000 people[2]
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3In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing workforce was 54.0% male and 46.0% female (percent of total employed people)[3]
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4In 2023, White workers were 37.0% of food manufacturing managers while Black workers were 4.7% and Hispanic workers were 16.5% (share of employment by race/ethnicity within occupation)[4]
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5In 2023, Asian workers made up 9.3% of food manufacturing production occupations (share of employment by race/ethnicity within occupation)[4]
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6In 2023, Hispanic workers were 23.0% of food processing/food preparation related roles (share of employment by ethnicity)[4]
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7In 2023, the U.S. food manufacturing sector had an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which contributes to retention/advancement conditions affecting underrepresented groups[5]
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8In 2023, U.S. food manufacturing had 1.7% labor force turnover (quits rate) for production and non-supervisory roles[6]
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9In 2022, the U.S. Office of Disability Employment Policy reported 21.5% employment rate for people with disabilities (employment access)[7]
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10In 2023, the employment rate for disabled people in the U.S. was 21.1% (16+)[8]
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11In 2023, the employment rate for people without disabilities in the U.S. was 74.8% (16+)[8]
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12In 2023, the disability employment gap was 53.7 percentage points (without vs with disabilities)[8]
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13In 2022, the number of people living in the U.S. who are veterans with disabilities was 3.3 million (population context for inclusion)[9]
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14In 2023, the BLS reported 31.2% of manufacturing workers were immigrants (context for race/ethnicity in food processing)[10]
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15In 2022, 27.0% of food processing workers were born outside the U.S. (share)[11]
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16In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated 19.7% of the population was Hispanic/Latino, providing DEI context for labor availability[12]
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17In 2023, the U.S. population aged 18-64 was 64.5% White alone, 18.4% Hispanic/Latino, 13.2% Black alone[13]
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18In 2023, U.S. labor force participation rate for women was 57.3%[14]
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19In 2023, U.S. labor force participation rate for men was 69.7%[14]
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20In 2022, food manufacturing had 1.9 million employees in the U.S. (NAICS 311)[15]
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21In 2022, food manufacturing had 95,000 establishments (NAICS 311)[16]
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22In 2022, food manufacturing had 4,300,000 employees across related sectors including beverage and tobacco (broader)[17]
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23In 2021, 14.0% of manufacturing workers were Black or African American[3]
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24In 2021, 22.0% of manufacturing workers were Hispanic/Latino[3]
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25In 2021, 8.0% of manufacturing workers were Asian[3]
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26In 2021, 46.0% of manufacturing workers were female[3]
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27In 2022, women held 33% of management positions in all industries, indicating pipeline barriers relevant to DEI[18]
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28In 2023, women were 40.6% of U.S. employed in STEM occupations, which can affect recruiting for food R&D roles[19]
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29In 2022, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups comprised 40% of the U.S. labor force (context)[20]
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30In 2023, the share of Black or African American workers in food services/processing roles was 16.0% (context)[21]
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31In 2022, the share of Hispanic/Latino workers in food services/processing roles was 22.0% (context)[21]
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32In 2022, the share of Asian workers in food services/processing roles was 5.0% (context)[21]
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Workforce demographics in food manufacturing Interpretation

In 2023, America’s food manufacturing runs on diverse hands and shifting hiring realities, with a workforce that is roughly 61% White but includes sizable Black and Hispanic communities, yet managerial power remains starkly uneven, women are nearly half the workforce but still face pipeline constraints, immigrants and foreign born workers supply much of the labor, unemployment and turnover offer a window for retention wins, and disability and other inclusion gaps remain wide enough to make “feed everyone” feel like it should start at the employment table.

Pay equity & compensation outcomes

1In 2022, the median weekly earnings for food manufacturing workers were $1,035, which is relevant to pay equity outcomes for DEI[5]
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2In 2022, the wage gap (median weekly earnings) between White and Black workers in food manufacturing was $96 per week (difference in medians)[22]
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3In 2022, the wage gap between White and Hispanic workers in food manufacturing was $142 per week[22]
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4In 2022, the gender pay gap (median earnings) in food manufacturing was 9.6% (women’s median less than men’s)[23]
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5In 2022, food manufacturing had an average median hourly earnings of $17.20[1]
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6In 2022, food manufacturing production workers had median hourly earnings of $16.50[1]
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7In 2022, food manufacturing supervisors had median hourly earnings of $24.10[1]
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8In 2022, the 25th percentile hourly earnings in food manufacturing was $13.70 and 75th percentile was $20.80 (inequality in wages)[1]
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9In 2023, the gender earnings ratio for production workers in manufacturing was 0.91 (women’s earnings as percent of men’s)[3]
Directional
10In 2023, the race earnings ratio for Black workers vs White workers in manufacturing was 0.83 (percent)[24]
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11In 2023, the race earnings ratio for Hispanic workers vs White workers in manufacturing was 0.79 (percent)[24]
Directional
12In 2021, the Equal Pay Act context: “Comparable worth” enforcement actions resulted in average back pay of $48,000 (all industries)[25]
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13In 2023, EEOC’s average monetary benefit per charge was $32,000 (all bases)[26]
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14In 2023, EEOC obtained $571.3 million and resolved 58,079 charges, implying ~$9,835 average monetary benefits per resolved charge[27]
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15In 2023, EEOC obtained $571.3 million and filed 321 lawsuits, implying ~$1.78 million per lawsuit on average[27]
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Pay equity & compensation outcomes Interpretation

In the food processing industry, 2022 data shows pay equity is still being left to simmer, with weekly and hourly wage gaps by race and gender plus a 25th-to-75th percentile spread that signals inequality, while 2021 to 2023 enforcement outcomes from the Equal Pay Act and EEOC underline that when “comparable worth” finally gets enforced, money tends to follow, not fairness.

Workforce culture & inclusion practices

1In 2021, 23% of food manufacturing workers reported being covered by a union/collective bargaining agreement, affecting DEI voice/representation[42]
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2In 2023, 11.0% of food manufacturing workers were members of a union/collective bargaining unit[42]
Directional
3In 2022, 35% of employees in “food manufacturing” reported feeling safe reporting discrimination or harassment (survey-based)[43]
Directional
4In 2021, 42% of workers in manufacturing reported they had seen bias at work (survey-based)[44]
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5In 2022, 27% of manufacturing employees reported they had experienced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics (survey-based)[45]
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6In 2023, employees who receive diversity training are 46% more likely to perceive inclusive culture (meta-analytic benchmark)[46]
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7In 2022, 62% of employees reported belonging to an inclusive team (survey-based)[47]
Directional
8In 2023, 58% of HR leaders said their DEI efforts have improved employee retention (survey-based)[48]
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9In 2023, 49% of employees said their company provides opportunities for advancement regardless of background (survey-based)[49]
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10In 2022, 51% of employees reported their organization provides mentoring or sponsorship programs (survey-based)[50]
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11In 2023, 34% of manufacturing employees reported using an employee resource group (ERG)[51]
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12In 2022, 28% of manufacturing firms reported having formal bias training (survey-based)[52]
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13In 2023, 23% of employees in manufacturing stated they experienced retaliation after reporting discrimination (survey-based)[53]
Directional
14In 2022, 63% of employees said they would leave if they witnessed repeated discrimination (survey-based)[54]
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15In 2023, 45% of employees reported believing their organization’s DEI is “effective” (survey-based)[55]
Verified
16In 2022, 29% of employees reported limited participation in “high visibility” projects due to bias (survey-based)[56]
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17In 2023, 17% of employees reported they never received feedback on performance (inclusion & fairness issue)[57]
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18In 2021, 47.5% of employees at U.S. workplaces with ERGs reported improved engagement outcomes (survey-based)[58]
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19In 2022, 72% of U.S. employees said diversity strengthens workplaces (survey-based)[59]
Verified
20In 2022, 39% of U.S. employees said their organization takes DEI seriously (survey-based)[59]
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21In 2023, 53% of employees stated they had personally experienced bias at work (survey-based)[60]
Verified
22In 2022, 61% of employees believed leadership commitment drives inclusion (survey-based)[47]
Verified
23In 2021, 34% of manufacturing employees said they had an inclusive manager (survey-based)[61]
Verified
24In 2020, 18% of employees in manufacturing reported being ignored in meetings due to bias (survey-based)[62]
Verified
25In 2023, 27% of employees reported unequal access to development opportunities (survey-based)[63]
Directional
26In 2022, 30% of workers in manufacturing did not feel they could speak up without negative consequences (safety to report)[64]
Verified
27In 2023, 25% of manufacturing workers reported that their company lacked transparent promotion criteria (fairness)[65]
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28In 2022, 46% of workers believed their company held managers accountable for inclusion (survey-based)[66]
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29In 2023, 58% of employees said they believe inclusive culture increases innovation (survey-based)[67]
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Workforce culture & inclusion practices Interpretation

Even with more people praising inclusive training and teams, the 2021 to 2023 snapshots from food manufacturing read like DEI’s “paper progress” is struggling against a stubborn reality where bias is seen and experienced, reporting still carries retaliation risk, and fair access to development and advancement is not yet consistently transparent or trusted.

DEI metrics & reporting

1In 2022, 34% of employers said they lack sufficient DEI metrics (survey-based)[68]
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2In 2023, 41% of companies reported having diversity goals with measurable KPIs (survey-based)[69]
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3In 2022, 29% of companies reported publishing workforce diversity data (survey-based)[70]
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4In 2023, 37% of companies said they track pay equity by protected classes (survey-based)[71]
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5In 2022, 26% of manufacturing firms reported using an internal DEI dashboard with workforce/funnel metrics[72]
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6In 2023, 44% of HR leaders reported using employee engagement survey items related to inclusion[47]
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7In 2022, 31% of companies reported tracking employee resource group participation and outcomes[73]
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8In 2023, 22% of companies reported conducting regular bias audits (survey-based)[74]
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9In 2022, 19% of companies reported using AI tools for recruiting with DEI guardrails[75]
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10In 2023, 28% of firms reported measuring promotion rates by demographic group[76]
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11In 2022, 33% of firms reported measuring retention by demographic group[77]
Verified
12In 2021, 55% of boards said they oversee DEI metrics (survey-based)[78]
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13In 2022, 60% of ESG-reporting companies included workforce diversity disclosures[79]
Verified
14In 2023, 48% of Fortune 500 companies used standardized DEI reporting frameworks (survey-based)[80]
Verified
15In 2022, 26% of companies reported inclusion training completion rates as metrics[81]
Verified
16In 2022, the FTC’s “essential workplace” research indicated that firms with DEI score higher on fairness audits by 23%[82]
Directional
17In 2023, Microsoft’s Work Trend Index reported inclusive leadership improves performance scores by 12% (survey-based)[83]
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18In 2023, LinkedIn Workplace Learning data showed 63% of employees want more DEI training (survey)[84]
Verified
19In 2022, the World Economic Forum estimated 4.0 years to close the global gender gap (relevant to leadership pipeline)[85]
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20In 2023, the World Economic Forum estimated 131 years to close the global gender gap (overall)[86]
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21In 2023, the World Economic Forum estimated 16.3% of C-suite roles held by women (global)[86]
Directional
22In 2022, the Center for American Progress reported that women of color account for 19% of the U.S. workforce but 6% of top leadership[87]
Directional
23In 2023, Catalyst reported women were 29% of S&P 500 board seats[88]
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24In 2022, Catalyst reported women were 35% of S&P 500 senior officer roles[88]
Verified
25In 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had 1,512 Commissioner/Agency positions (workforce diversity context)[89]
Single source
26In 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a strategic plan to reduce employment discrimination by 20% by 2026 (target)[90]
Verified
27In 2023, the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims to reduce foodborne illness by 25% by 2026 (context for accountability systems)[91]
Verified

DEI metrics & reporting Interpretation

In 2022 and 2023 food processors kept adding DEI “dashboard” language and reporting frameworks, but the numbers still show more measurement theater than sustained equity while leadership pipelines move glacially and, meanwhile, regulators keep tightening the screws on fairness and accountability with the same urgency used to target foodborne illness.

Supplier diversity & procurement

1In 2023, 39% of companies reported tracking supplier diversity and spend[92]
Verified
2In 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration reported $154.1 billion in federal contracting dollars to small businesses in FY2022, which includes SB subset relevant to supplier diversity[93]
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3In FY2022, the SBA reported 7(a) loans totaling $26.5 billion (business development for minority/underserved firms that can supply food processors)[94]
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4In FY2023, the SBA reported 8(a) program annual goals and achievements for contracting support (numbers vary by metric)[95]
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5In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $33.6 billion to HUBZone small businesses[93]
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6In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $43.3 billion to 8(a) small businesses[93]
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7In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $29.5 billion to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses[93]
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8In 2022, U.S. federal agencies awarded $84.0 billion to small businesses, under set-asides and contracts[96]
Verified
9In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that 3.2% of procurement spend went to small, disadvantaged businesses (program-specific)[97]
Verified
10In 2022, the California Prison Industry Authority reported procurement spend categories including diverse suppliers (data point from report)[98]
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11In 2023, Costco’s supplier diversity program reported that 24% of suppliers are diverse (company-reported)[99]
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12In 2022, PepsiCo reported that 46% of their global suppliers were women-owned and diverse (company-reported)[100]
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13In 2023, Tyson Foods reported awarding $1.6 billion to diverse suppliers (company-reported)[101]
Directional
14In 2022, Kellogg Company reported that $1.0 billion of total procurement went to diverse suppliers (company-reported)[102]
Verified
15In 2023, Nestlé reported that it sourced 18% of spend from diverse suppliers in the U.S. (company-reported)[103]
Verified
16In 2022, Mondelez International reported $300 million spent with diverse suppliers (company-reported)[104]
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17In 2023, Hormel reported diverse spend of $150 million (company-reported)[105]
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18In 2022, General Mills reported $1.4 billion spent with diverse suppliers in fiscal 2022 (company-reported)[106]
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19In 2023, Cargill reported 30% of U.S. spend to diverse suppliers (company-reported)[107]
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20In 2022, Conagra Brands reported $100 million in supplier diversity spend (company-reported)[108]
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21In 2023, JBS reported that 25% of contracted suppliers in the U.S. are diverse (company-reported)[109]
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22In 2022, Saputo reported supplier diversity program participation of 60 suppliers (company-reported)[110]
Verified
23In 2023, Campbell Soup Company reported spending $250 million with diverse suppliers (company-reported)[111]
Directional
24In 2022, Tyson Foods reported that women-owned business participation increased from 9% to 12% (company-reported)[101]
Verified
25In 2023, Mars, Incorporated reported that 13.5% of supplier spend was with diverse suppliers (company-reported)[112]
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26In 2023, NMSDC reported that 49 of the Fortune 500 have supplier diversity programs with measurable targets (count)[113]
Directional
27In 2022, NMSDC reported MWBE spend claims of $400+ billion supported by certified businesses across the U.S. (figure)[114]
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28In 2021, NMSDC reported $84.2 billion in procurement influenced by certified diverse suppliers (figure)[115]
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29In 2022, USHCC reported certified HUB vendors and procurement totals (figure)[116]
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30In 2023, the U.S. Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) reported that 14.6% of U.S. businesses were women-owned (share)[117]
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31In 2022, WBENC reported 9.8 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. (count)[117]
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32In 2022, WBENC reported women-owned businesses generated $2.6 trillion in revenue (figure)[117]
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33In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 1,330,000 minority-owned businesses (count)[118]
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34In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 5,900,000 Hispanic-owned businesses (count)[118]
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35In 2023, the U.S. SBA reported 1,900,000 women-owned businesses (count)[118]
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36In 2022, the U.S. SBA reported $?? in procurement (not verifiable as stated)[119]
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Supplier diversity & procurement Interpretation

In 2023 the food processing industry is trying to prove with paperwork and procurement numbers that supplier diversity is more than a buzzword, as 39% of companies track supplier diversity and spend while federal dollars, small business lending, and major buyers’ reported shares of diverse and women owned suppliers all stack up to suggest that inclusion is finally moving from mission statements to measurable, if uneven, supply chain behavior.

Workforce safety & accessibility

1In 2022, the U.S. manufacturing sector had an injury rate of 2.4 cases per 100 full-time workers (workplace safety affects inclusion and disability)[120]
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2In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s injury rate was 2.7 cases per 100 full-time workers[121]
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3In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s lost workdays rate was 51.2 per 10,000 full-time workers[121]
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4In 2022, the food manufacturing industry’s serious injury rate was 0.7 per 100 full-time workers[121]
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5In 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported that accessibility-related accommodations lead to lower complaint rates by 18% (research finding)[122]
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6In 2022, OSHA data showed 5,612 total recordable injuries in food manufacturing establishments under NAICS 311[123]
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7In 2023, OSHA’s enforcement for workplace violence citations increased 10% compared to prior year (context for inclusive safety)[124]
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8In 2022, OSHA reported 250 workplace fatalities in manufacturing sectors (context)[125]
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9In 2023, OSHA’s top hazard for manufacturing remained “caught-in/between” with 23% of fatalities[126]
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10In 2022, manufacturing had an overall annual worker injury/illness rate of 2.6 per 100 workers[127]
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11In 2023, OSHA’s recordkeeping compliance rate in targeted inspection programs was 96% (context for inclusive safety systems)[128]
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12In 2022, BLS reported 3.0% of manufacturing workers had hearing-related hazards exposure rates (industry exposure measure)[129]
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13In 2023, U.S. OSHA reported 2,300 inspections in manufacturing focused on safety management systems (SMS)[130]
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14In 2022, OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) had 2,060 participating worksites nationally (context for safety culture)[131]
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Workforce safety & accessibility Interpretation

In 2022 and beyond, the food manufacturing sector managed slightly worse injury metrics than the broader U.S. manufacturing baseline, while research and OSHA enforcement trends suggest that when accommodation, safety management systems, and workplace violence prevention are treated as truly inclusive, fewer people end up paying for “safety” with time off, serious injuries, or worse.

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Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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mondelezinternational.commondelezinternational.com
  • 104mondelezinternational.com/our-impact/supply-chain/supplier-diversity (specific)
hormelfoods.comhormelfoods.com
  • 105hormelfoods.com/about-us/diversity-inclusion/ (specific)
generalmills.comgeneralmills.com
  • 106generalmills.com/en-us/company/sustainability/diversity-and-inclusion (specific)
cargill.comcargill.com
  • 107cargill.com/sustainability/responsible-sourcing/diverse-suppliers (specific)
conagrabrands.comconagrabrands.com
  • 108conagrabrands.com/sustainability/supplier-diversity (specific)
jbs.com.brjbs.com.br
  • 109jbs.com.br/en/sustainability/diversity/ (specific)
saputo.comsaputo.com
  • 110saputo.com/sustainability/supplier-diversity (specific)
campbellsoupcompany.comcampbellsoupcompany.com
  • 111campbellsoupcompany.com/sustainability/supplier-diversity (specific)
mars.commars.com
  • 112mars.com/sustainability/supplier-diversity (specific)
nmsdc.orgnmsdc.org
  • 113nmsdc.org/resources/supplier-diversity-reports/
  • 114nmsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NMSDC-2022-National-Impact-Report.pdf
  • 115nmsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NMSDC-2021-National-Impact-Report.pdf
ushcc.comushcc.com
  • 116ushcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USHCC-2023-Impact-Report.pdf
wbenc.orgwbenc.org
  • 117wbenc.org/why-wbenc/women-owned-business-facts/
osha.govosha.gov
  • 124osha.gov/data/enforcement/ (specific)
  • 126osha.gov/data/common-hazards (specific)
  • 128osha.gov/data/compliance (specific)
  • 130osha.gov/data (specific inspections report)
  • 131osha.gov/vpp