Bottling Equipment
Virginia Food Works
7916 Abilene Rd, Farmville, VA 23901, United States
About Virginia Food Works
Virginia Food Works operates a VDACS-inspected commercial kitchen at the Prince Edward County Cannery in Farmville, Virginia. The nonprofit organization was established to support Virginia farmers by providing a rental production facility for small-batch commercial retail co-packing during harvest season. The facility offers appointment-based access to licensed equipment including kettles, mixers, fillers, and canners, with trained staff assisting clients through hot-fill, water-bath, and pressure canning processes. Production runs are scheduled Thursday through Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis, with peak demand from June through December. The kitchen specializes in acid and acidified foods—such as sauces, jams, relishes, and syrups—made from locally grown produce like tomatoes, berries, apples, peppers, and ginger root. Because of its regulatory scope, the facility cannot handle products containing meat, fish, or dairy. Virginia Food Works serves both Virginia and out-of-state farmers looking to preserve seasonal harvests and reduce waste, as well as emerging small-business food entrepreneurs navigating commercial production for the first time. Clients range from growers creating value-added products for retail markets to startups needing guidance on recipe scaling, regulatory compliance, and process authority reviews. The organization also assists with VDACS registration and food safety training requirements. The nonprofit's resource-first approach aims to strengthen Virginia's food system by helping producers transform perishable crops into shelf-stable goods that can be sold year-round, expanding market opportunities for local agriculture while keeping more food production within the state.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Food processing
- Agriculture
- Value-added food production
- Acid and acidified foods
- Specialty foods
- Retail food manufacturing
Materials
Tomatoes · Berries · Apples · Peppers · Ginger root · Vinegar · Lemon juice · Fruits · Vegetables
Equipment
- Kettles
- Mixers
- Fillers
- Canners
- Licensed commercial kitchen equipment
Company details
- Location
- Farmville, Virginia
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
Frequently asked questions
Where is Virginia Food Works located?
Virginia Food Works is located at 7916 Abilene Rd, Farmville, VA 23901, United States.
What does Virginia Food Works do?
Virginia Food Works is listed under Bottling Equipment, and its listed capabilities and products include Co-packing services, Commercial kitchen rental, Hot-fill processing, Water-bath canning, Pressure canning and Recipe scaling assistance.
What industries does Virginia Food Works serve?
Virginia Food Works lists Food processing, Agriculture, Value-added food production, Acid and acidified foods and Specialty foods among the industries it serves.
How do I request a quote from Virginia Food Works?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Virginia Food Works your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (401) 864-0402 and visit virginiafoodworks.org.
What companies are similar to Virginia Food Works?
Other Bottling Equipment companies in Virginia listed on FirmsLedger include Virginia Vinegar Works, Food Processors Water Co-Op and Virginia Packing.