Groups

Once you hit the limits of your cottage food law, it’s time to consider going commercial. When should you make the leap, how do you find a commercial kitchen, and what else do you need to know? Learn from others […]

Talk with others about the cottage food industry in Georgia

Sometimes packaging is just as important as the product itself. What do you need to include on your labels? When does functional also mean stylish? Talk to others about creative packaging ideas, where to buy […]

Are you a cake maker, or do you just love eating cake? Share ideas about wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops… you name it. Discuss baking, decorating, toppers, contracts, or anything else related to cake.

This group covers baked goods that do not fall under cakes, cookies, and bread. This includes pies, pastries, cones, pretzels, dried fruit, rice krispie treats, graham crackers, granola, nuts, seeds, trail mix, […]

Talk with others about the cottage food industry in New York

Most questions about cottage food laws should be directed to an individual state’s group, not this one. This group is for general questions and comments about the cottage food laws, resources, and industry information.

Before customers can love you, they must notice you. Powerful marketing can help you stand out in a crowd and be the difference between turning a profit or loss. What have you struggled with, and what have you done well?

How do you get products to customers? Should you sell from home, at local markets, or online? Should you offer pickup or delivery? Share ideas with others about where and how you sell your products.

Almost all states have exemptions for selling certain types of homemade, if all proceeds go to a nonprofit or similar cause. This group is for those who want to provide homemade food for their community without […]