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The News section features timely updates and resources for food and beverage entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start, grow, or expand in Frederick County, Virginia. Here you’ll find information on available programs, funding opportunities, regulatory guidance, and other tools designed to support business success. We’ll also share success stories spotlighting local restaurants, food and beverage manufacturers, and farms, who are contributing to the county’s vibrant food and beverage scene.Calendar
The Calendar highlights upcoming business development events relevant to food and beverage businesses, including workshops, trainings, networking opportunities, and industry-focused programs hosted by the Frederick County Economic Development Authority and its partners.Check back often for new updates, upcoming events, and stories celebrating the people and businesses behind FredCo Eats.
8th Avenue Celebrates 30 Years in Frederick County
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
More than 5 billion pounds of pasta has been manufactured in Frederick County over the last 30 years at the 8th Avenue Food & Provisions facility in Fort Collier Industrial Park. The facility's premier pasta brand, Ronzoni, is well known across the United States and the company manufactures store-brand pastas sold at major grocery store chains like Giant, Martin's, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, Publix, and Aldi.
Advanced manufacturing is Frederick County's largest industry sector, employing more than 6,500 individuals. Food manufacturing is the second largest sub-sector, accounting for 22% of advanced manufacturing employment. Frederick County's food manufacturing sector has grown 1.4% annually over the last five years and is forecasted to grow 1.5% annually over the next decade.
Manufacturing facilities offer diverse career opportunities, including production associates, industrial machinery mechanics, human resource professionals, finance managers, operations managers, and more.
Learn more about 8th Avenue Food & Provisions in this Winchester Star article by Brian Brehm.
Learn more about careers at 8th Avenue here.
Search for careers across all sectors in the Northern Shenandoah Valley here.
Learn more about Frederick County's food manufacturing sector here.