How to Apply for Virginia’s Finest?
Only Virginia products that meet or exceed quality standards are part of the Virginia's Finest Program. Specific industries recommend, create and update the quality standards. All Virginia's Finest products must be approved by the Virginia's Finest Review Committee. The Committee reviews product packaging and labels to ensure products meet state and federal regulations. The Committee verifies that products meet or exceed the standards established by the industry.
Application Checklist
- Download Virginia’s Finest Product Data Sheet (pdf)
- Verify that you meet or exceed industry established quality standards
Click here to view approved standards for processed food products. - Complete Application
If you are a specialty food company, you are required to maintain an annual VDACS inspection certificate.
Home and Commercial Kitchen-Based Businesses and Food Service Vendors
Food Safety Inspection Fees – Frequently Asked Question
Protecting Your Personal Information - Food Labeling Requirements
The labeling of food products in inter- and intrastate commerce must be in accordance with applicable state and federal food labeling regulations. - E-mail or Mail Completed Virginia’s Finest Application to:
vafinest@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia's Finest Program
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
102 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219 - VDACS will notify you when your completed application is received.
Applications should include high resolution images of your product labels and packages. Please submit any documents, awards, recognitions, photographs and/or essays that you feel are important for your evaluation. - QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?
Heather Wheeler - Office of Domestic Marketing and Promotions
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
102 Governor’s Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
heather.wheeler@vdacs.virginia.gov, 804.786.5842
Find Virginia’s Finest Foods and Beverages
Here you will find detailed company information listing Virginia food producers and processors. Many of the products are available wholesale, as well as retail and through mail order.
View all Virginia's Finest Products.
Perhaps you need Virginia Grown Trademark Program information instead?
Virginia Grown promotes farm fresh Virginia products, including fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees and nursery items, as well as Virginia farmers’ markets, pick-your-own farms, farm stands, CSA’s and Virginia agritourism. Click “here” to find Virginia Grown program information.