Alaska
Talk with others about the cottage food industry in Alaska
David Crabill replied to the topic Wholesale in the forum Alaska 3 years, 10 months ago
Yes, you should always be able to buy commercially-produced ingredients and use them in your products.
Brooklin posted an update in the group Alaska 9 years, 1 month ago
I’m running a concession stand at a local craft bizarre this month. It’s my first attempt at something along the lines of public food service. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or tips on what to do (or NOT to do). Also, I’m renting a table to sell baked goods….which all comply with the Alaska Cottage Food Laws. Any advice or things I…[Read more]
Brooklin joined the group Alaska 9 years, 1 month ago
David replied to the topic Dairy not covered under the Cottage laws? in the forum Alaska 9 years, 2 months ago
No, you need to use a commercial kitchen to produce cheese for sale. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Anna Minor joined the group Alaska 10 years, 6 months ago
David Crabill created the group Alaska 11 years, 6 months ago
Obviously that greatly depends on what you’re selling and what the market is like. I think the best advice is to seek out other vendors (in advance) who have sold there in the past, and ask them what mistakes they made, how much they prepare, how much they usually sell, etc. It might take some legwork but it can save you a lot of time and…[Read more]