A 45-Year History of Expansion Since 1980, Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, Inc. has called Augusta County in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley home. The Stuarts Draft facility is Hershey’s second-largest in the United States and primarily produces Hershey’s …
Food and beverage and pharmaceutical companies rely on Virginia’s cold chain infrastructure to succeed. …
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Red River Foods, a fully integrated supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks, and grains ethically sourced worldwide, will invest $15.5 million to expand its Henrico County …
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Richmond-based, handcrafted, small batch ice cream company, is investing $5.8 million to move into a new production facility and corporate headquarters in the City of …
Eric supports food and beverage manufacturers by translating operational needs into practical location and growth strategies, coordinating with local partners and research institutions to reduce risk and unlock new production pathways in …
Virginia's Surging Craft Beverage Industry Virginia's first brush with alcoholic beverage production came in 1620, when English settler George Thorpe distilled the first batch of corn whiskey in what would become the United States at the Jamestown …
Food and beverage processors operate in an industry where even the most successful companies depend on low margins and economies of scale. That means even the smallest advantage can be a differentiating factor when locating a new facility. VEDP President …
When Jeremy Moyer was 6 years old, he started following his dad around their 1,000-acre dairy farm in Amelia County. By the time he was 12, he was getting paid to do chores around the farm. Now, at 42, he runs the farm with his father and brother. …
Shaun Malik works with food and beverage manufacturers exploring opportunities to grow and expand in Virginia. His role focuses on building relationships with companies and connecting them to the resources, partners, and programs that support long-term …
Sneha Atwal leads efforts to grow Virginia’s manufacturing sector, working with companies across advanced materials, food & beverage, and life sciences industries. Her work focuses on supporting business investment, strengthening supply chains, and …