Specialty Products
Virginia’s specialty food and beverage industry is growing at a rapid pace. More and more consumers are treating their palates to the delectable tastes of top quality Virginia–produced and processed agricultural products. National specialty food sales at retail were estimated at $48 billion in 2008, an 8.4 percent increase over 2007. When foodservice sales are added, total specialty food industry sales for the U.S. were $60 billion in 2008. A select group of premiere Virginia specialty products has been deemed the best of the best and has earned the designation as “Virginia’s Finest.” For detailed information about Virginia’s Finest, visit www.vafinest.com.
Bakery
Beverages
Other Specialty Products
- Apple Butter
- Candy and Confections
- Flour, Cornmeal, Baking Mixes
- Honey and Honey Products
- Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Syrup
- Nut and Nut Products
- Oils, Vinegars, Salad Dressing
- Pasta and Pasta Sauces
- Pickles and Relishes
- Salads, Prepared (Couscous, Hummus, Tuna and Chicken Salad)
- Sauces, Seasonings, Flavorings
- Snack Foods (Chips, Cheese Straws, Tortilla Chips, Popcorn and Crackers)
- Soups and Stews
- Tofu
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia Grown | 102 Governor Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 804.786.2373 | Fax: 804.371.6097
Virginia Grown | 102 Governor Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 804.786.2373 | Fax: 804.371.6097