Center for Regional Food Systems

The 2025 National Food Hub Survey captured business data and experiences of food hubs from the 2024 calendar year, notably looking at data following the COVID-19 pandemic. With 100 responses from across the country, including 27 states and the District of Columbia, the survey aims to increase understanding of food hub operational models and their financial viability, the impact food hubs have in their community, and the trends and changes within the food hub sector. The survey project examines challenges and opportunities for growth in national and regional distribution, especially following times of disruption in the global food supply.   

The Executive Summary showcases key findings of the 2025 National Food Hub Survey which is arranged in six sections:  

• State of the Food Hub Sector  
• Financial Landscape  
• Food Hubs as Mission-Driven Organizations  
• Food Hub Technical Assistance and Network Needs  
• Institutional Sales 
• Market Outlook 

The full survey report will be published in Fall 2025.  

The National Food Hub Survey is a longitudinal research project conducted by Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) since 2012. The 2025 National Food Hub Survey is the sixth iteration of this survey and was conducted by the CRFS in collaboration with the University of Michigan Program Evaluation Group (UM PEG). 

Funding for this work comes from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.