About Value-addition Institute for Business Expansion
Welcome to VIBE
The Value-addition Institute for Business Expansion (VIBE), a USDA-funded Agriculture Innovation Center located at University of Georgia, aims to bring new value-added food products to market by offering services, workshops, and one-on-one technical assistance on new food product development for farmers in rural Georgia.
Build capacity for farmers seeking to enter value-added markets
We offer technical assistance on scale-up processing, food product development services, and food production facility design.
Multi-platform training & workshops
We offer multi-platform training materials and workshops related to product development and production facility design.
Establish a Georgia-specific network
Access our Georgia-specific network of providers for complementary business development services.
Led by Experts in the Industry
The Value-addition Institute for Business Expansion (VIBE) is guided by a team of experts with deep experience in food manufacturing, microbiology, and business development. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and education, the team supports small food businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs in developing safe, high-quality products. Their work includes advancing food preservation methods, validating novel processing techniques, and providing hands-on training in food safety and manufacturing. Through collaboration with industry partners and community engagement, they are committed to fostering business growth and revitalizing rural economies.
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