Learn about the Entrepack Vertical Band Sealer. This is a vertical band sealer designed to seal bags of various materials, such as polypropylene, polyethylene and aluminum foil. Bags are held vertically on a conveyor belt while they are sealed. Recorded in 2020.

The EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project is partnering with Blue Ridge Food Ventures (BRFV) to support value-added production in our region. Producers are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in technical support, consulting, and rental fees associated with production at the BRFV facility. This video will help you as a producer determine the value of starting your production process at BRFV!

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems is a three-year project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, and NC State University.