Virginia Specialty Food Association
Supporting the growth of Virginia's specialty food & beverage businesses since 1947
Virginia Specialty Food Association
Supporting the growth of Virginia's specialty food & beverage businesses since 1947
Virginia Specialty Food Association
Supporting the growth of Virginia's specialty food & beverage businesses since 1947
Virginia Specialty Food Association
Supporting the growth of Virginia's specialty food & beverage businesses since 1947
why join vasfa?
VASFA connects Virginia’s specialty food and beverage community with the people, resources, and opportunities that help businesses grow.
BUILD VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Connect with producers, retailers, buyers, service providers, and other businesses throughout Virginia’s specialty food community.
FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES
Find trusted professionals and industry resources for everything from packaging and marketing to regulatory support, commercial services, and business strategy.
LEARN FROM THE COMMUNITY
Access educational programs, industry expertise, and opportunities to learn from people who understand the challenges of growing a specialty food business.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Build relationships with retailers and buyers, discover new opportunities, and increase your visibility within Virginia’s food and beverage industry.
$99
A Year
100+
Member Brands
230
Counties
programs built to help you grow
From industry education to one-on-one support, VASFA programs connect members with the knowledge and relationships they need at every stage.
MENTORING
Get guidance and insight about your business from VASFA industry professionals.
NETWORKING
Meet & connect with peers, suppliers, and buyers in the VASFA community.
EDUCATION
Learn about the VASFA industry from experienced industry leaders and regional experts
join Virginia's specialty food community
Supporting Virginia's specialty food industry since 1947
Founded in 1947 as the Tidewater Canners Association, VASFA has grown alongside Virginia's food and beverage industry for nearly 80 years.
Today, VASFA is a statewide nonprofit bringing together producers, retailers, service providers, industry partners, and public-sector resources to strengthen Virginia's specialty food and beverage community.
From local artisans to established brands, there’s a place for everyone in Virginia’s specialty food and beverage scene.
Join VASFA’s community of passionate makers, producers, and entrepreneurs shaping the flavor of Virginia.
"The volunteer founders and members of VSFBA have made a significant difference for my business over the last twelve years.
From meeting our QA consultant to knowing what to do at our initial trade shows, the guidance and support has saved our team time and helped us avoid many costly mistakes."
- Pierre Abushacra, Firehook Bakery
"The most important thing I can say about the Virginia Specialty Food and Beverage Association is that I wish I would have joined sooner! The value and amount of actionable, useful information presented during the monthly virtual Coffee Chats have been way beyond any other organization of which I am a part.
Getting a chance to network with and learn from other seasoned Virginia food and beverage business owners is invaluable."
- Jill Donaldson, LillyBean
"As there's no manual for entrepreneurship, I knew right away that I needed a mentor and community... my mentor suggested joining VSFBA.
It is an added bonus that I've found the community to be kind, supportive professionals whose products I've been tracking along with my own all these years. I can't recommend membership highly enough."
- Jennifer M. Davidson, Capital Chips LLC
“Being a member of VASFA provides leaning and networking opportunities that can be invaluable to your business. Having a go to for any questions in the industry and actually getting the necessary answers to be successful”
- Brandon Clark, Clark + Hopkins
Sofi Best New Product Award, 2019
Sofi Gold Award, 2020 & 2023