Expenditures for innovation in Poland food industry as compared to expenditures for innovation in industry in general of the Łódź province are presented for the selected period of 2009-2013, and as such, is the subject of the inquiry. Results indicate that investment expenditures in the nations food industry have been systematically rising (from 5155.5 mln in PLN in 2009, to 7,227.2 mln PLN in 2013) with majority spending for machinery, technical equipment, tools and transportation means (over 57% of the expenditures. The level of investment in this industry reached 30,186.3 mln PLN in the Łódź province, and the expansion of this agrifood sector opens opportunities for greater competitiveness.