CAE owns and operates the Vermont Food Venture Center (VFVC), a shared use food hub and business incubator designed for food entrepreneurs and farmers seeking to grow their business.

VFVC offers 3 state-of-the-art, shared-use commercial kitchens for rent to food entrepreneurs, farmers, community groups, and more. Our kitchens are equipped with ovens and stove tops, food processors, steam kettles, fillers, blenders, mixers, peelers and more. Please download the Rate Sheet and Equipment List for more information.

VFVC supports job creation, strengthens Vermont’s value-added food businesses, creates opportunities for farmers, and further integrates the agricultural economy into the community and the state of Vermont.

Thank you for your interest in the Vermont Food Venture Center! 

We are open to new production clients. The first step to working with us is to fill out our Client Inquiry Form. Once you do, our staff will contact you to plan a meeting. For more information on the process and to fill out the form, click the link below. 

Inquiry Form for Vermont Food Venture Center Consultations

We can’t say enough to show our appreciation for the Food Venture Center.  It’s a fantastic asset to small food producers, we are so lucky to have it.

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