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David replied to the topic Beef Jerky in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
It’s not allowed: http://forrager.com/faq/#jerky
Renee joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
You don’t need a license from the ag dept. You may need a business license, depending on where you live.
David replied to the topic Festivals and Facebook? in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
Yes, it is beyond the cottage food law, so there is no way to do that kind of business from home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Kat Bryant posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
How much does the Cottage Food license cost in unincorporated Volusia County? I can’t find that information anywhere!
Kat Bryant joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
David replied to the topic Gift Baskets in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
This is not a cottage food business since you are not preparing the food. I believe you’d just need to get a seller’s permit or something, and I think the health dept issues them.
David replied to the topic lablels for jars.. in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
You could attach a tag or you could have the ingredients separate. The most important thing is that all the info is attached in some way.
David replied to the topic Advertisement in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
Yes you can advertise online — you just can’t sell online.
Megan joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
David replied to the topic BBQ Sauce? in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
You can’t do this from home — you would have to get a commercial license: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Jenn Michelle Holestin posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
As a cottage food, if I have a long term customer, what happens if she buys from me and then turns around and sells in her coffee shop without my knowledge?
Jenn Michelle Holestin joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
David replied to the topic Coffee shop in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
Sorry, it’s not possible. You must use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Farmer's Market Display in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
Many states would allow this, but in Florida, you can only handle and package your items in your home kitchen.
Estefania replied to the topic Coffee shop in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
I would like to expand my baking passion and start selling my home made goods to coffee shops, restaurants, etc. for resale. What steps do I need to take? Is it possible to obtain a license and continue to use my kitchen?
Estefania joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
David replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
Susy, that’s all correct as far as I know. I haven’t heard anything different.
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
Hola Haimara, asumiendo que tu torta no requiere refrigeración, toda información respecto a tu negocio suena bien y sin ningún inconveniente. Siempre y cuando tu producto esté apropiadamente etiquetado, no tienes que dar factura por cada venta. Por igual, no necesitas cobrar impuestos.
Chera posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
I have a questions…
I have entered into agreement with local hotel to provide them with wedding cakes for clients having their reception there (they do not have a pastry chef). Right now the hotel “includes” the cake in the package they sell to the client and I am supposed to get paid from the hotel once they receive the money from the clients.…[Read more]No, this would be considered an indirect sale, and there is currently no legal way to sell homemade foods indirectly in Florida.
The only way to legally run your business is to sell your wedding cakes directly to couples, and to have the hotel either recommend or require their clients to buy from you. Maybe it would be okay if the hotel picked up…[Read more]
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There is no cottage food license in Florida. Check with your planning division to see if you need a business license, and other than that, you can start!