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David Crabill replied to the topic Non dairy ice cream in the forum Florida 8 years ago
In Florida, cottage foods cannot require refrigeration, so ice creams aren’t allowed (even non-dairy ones). I also would not expect the ag dept to allow non-dairy creamers. In both cases, the water activity level (aW) of the product would be high and probably potentially hazardous (cottage foods are non-PHFs).
David Crabill replied to the topic Payment options in the forum Business 8 years ago
Grace, you can accept credit cards with your mobile device and I would recommend Square or PayPal Here.
Abel replied to the topic Payment options in the forum Business 8 years ago
Hi,
You can opt for mobile payment services. Certain Merchant services provide mobile payment processing app that can accept payments online. The customer also receives an e-receipt. I am using the Virtual terminal for online payments. I think the process is pretty much the same.Abel joined the group Business 8 years ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years ago
The USDA says that you can still use the word to identify “organic sugar” or other organic products on your ingredients list only, as long as you do the following:
Prevent commingling with non-organic products and contact with prohibited substances.
Meet the USDA organic labeling requirements.
Maintain records for at least three years that…[Read more]David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years ago
That label wouldn’t be legal. You might be able to use the word “organic” in your ingredients list, if you meet certain requirements. Here’s an overview about organic labeling: http://forrager.com/faq/#organic
Lilly Morales joined the group Florida 8 years ago
David Crabill replied to the topic refridgerated items in the forum Florida 8 years ago
Yes, you would need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Items with meat in the forum Florida 8 years ago
You cannot do that type of business from home. Instead, you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Meal sharing websites in the forum Business 8 years ago
Correct, it’s almost always illegal for someone to operate a restaurant in their neighborhood, even a small one. When these services get large enough, they have to answer to regulators. One Bay Area service like this (Josephine) recently got shut down by the health dept because they were growing very quickly.
David Crabill replied to the topic Social security tax in the forum Business 8 years ago
Self-employment tax includes social security tax. That’s the tax you pay in your quarterly estimated tax payments as a business. If you earn under a certain amount, you don’t need to pay quarterly.
LINDA joined the group Business 8 years ago
David Crabill replied to the topic License to sell food in VA in the forum Business 9 years ago
Yes, you need a license and you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Ingredients Lists in the forum Florida 9 years ago
Geani, probably the best thing would be to create two labels for the different types of cupcakes. If you are selling a package that contains both kinds, then I think it’s okay for you to merge them into one label, but not as useful for the consumer. From what I’ve seen in the grocery store, usually the ingredient lists are separated when a package…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Samples, etc in the forum Florida 9 years ago
I’m not sure about buttercream. Florida’s ag dept has said that it prohibits “milk & dairy products”, but they might allow milk and/or butter in a frosting.
David Crabill replied to the topic Samples, etc in the forum Florida 9 years ago
Actually the ag dept’s stance on sampling recently changed, and this element got overlooked when I updated that law page a couple weeks ago. Sorry about that!
You can offer samples as long as they are prepackaged in your home kitchen. They don’t need to have individual labels, but you do need to have a fully-labeled product on-hand to show the…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Other licenses in the forum Florida 9 years ago
You would need to start using a commercial kitchen and get a license from your health dept. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Other licenses in the forum Florida 9 years ago
You would need to start using a commercial kitchen and get a license from your health dept. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Internet Advertising in the forum Florida 9 years ago
Yes, you can use all of those methods, but your sales must be made in-person.
David replied to the topic Selling minerals such as gypsum, epsom salt. Permits required? in the forum Business 9 years ago
I’m sure it will depend on your state laws and what the health or ag dept in your area decides. I doubt that you can do this with a cottage food law, but perhaps some states would allow it.
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