Frederick County's Food & Beverage Industry

Frederick County's food industry encompasses recognized brands like HP Hood, Miller Milling, 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Shawnee Springs Market & Canning, and Winchester Ciderworks.

^{Photo: 8th Avenue Food & Provisions' pasta manufacturing facility has operated in Frederick County for more than 30 years.} 

Food manufacturers benefit from streamlined permitting, infrastructure availability, competitive electricity rates, innovative solutions for food processing waste that reduce treatment costs, and collaborative workforce development partnerships with K-12 and higher education entities.

• Laurel Ridge Community College offers continuing education and professional development through its Workforce Solutions Department. Credential, certificate, and degree programs, corporate training, and English language programs support companies at all levels.
• The EDA's Widget Cup® event connects high school students with local manufacturing employers through its annual design/build competition.
• Worlds of Work welcomes nearly 3,000 middle school students in the region annually where they engage in hands-on career exploration with more than 70 businesses representing 10 work worlds (industry sectors).
• Onsite student and educator tours at local businesses help students see first-hand the types of career opportunities available in manufacturing, corporate services, and other leading Frederick County sectors.
• Frederick County and Winchester City public school systems offer robust work-based learning programs where high school students work at local businesses as part of their curriculum of study.

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^{Source: VEC Employment Data, Employee Size Range, 2023Q3}