In Fluvanna County, Red Rocker Candy and Herbert’s Wine Jelly stand out as thriving women-owned companies built on those very foundations. In early 2024, Red Rocker Candy — now operating as Red Rocker Foods — became part of the Virginia Diner family. That experiment led to the founding of Herbert’s Wine Jelly, a business rooted not only in flavor but in social purpose. Herbert’s Wine Jelly supports Horizons of Hope and its self-determination program for autistic adults through employment opportunities and community involvement. More information about Herbert’s Wine Jelly is available at herbertswinejelly.com, and products are also sold through Amazon.