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Cottage Oven started the topic Alternatives to plastic in packaging? in the forum Packaging & Labeling 1 year, 7 months ago
Here’s something for discussion: Some cities, states and even countries have been banning “single-use” plastic items, including some of the things that we, as cottage-food operations, use for packaging products and samples.
In many cases, these bans focus upon plastic grocery bags and drinking straws, but some include fast-food packaging and…[Read more]
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Cottage Oven replied to the topic Selling Sliced Potatos in the forum Other Foods 1 year, 8 months ago
As Davide mentioned: Definitely nothing with garlic in oil unless properly acidified, due to the risk of botulism.
THIS and https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-safely-make-infused-oils have instructions for the acidification, but you should check your own state’s requirements, just in case.
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David Crabill replied to the topic Selling Sliced Potatos in the forum Other Foods 1 year, 8 months ago
In most states, that would not be allowed since cut potatoes are perishable foods, whether raw or cooked.
However, in your state of Illinois, this is allowed! The main caveat is that you cannot ship them… you can only sell them directly to customers. I suggest reading through the notes in Illinois’ food section to better understand what is and…[Read more]
ELIZABETH MARTINO posted an update in the group Business 1 year, 8 months ago
I am in the beginning stages of getting my application into the agriculture department. I started selling my Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider on local platforms and I’m realizing to go to some markets and craft fairs people want to see the cert, so I’m working on that. I’m in PA, are there example layouts of a basic business plan? Elderberry Syrup…[Read more]
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Lauren Paus started the topic Selling Sliced Potatos in the forum Other Foods 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi – I am looking to sell sliced potatoes that would be covered in Salt/Olive Oil. Do you know if I fall under the Cottage Food Law? The potatoes would be bought from a grocery store.
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Any help on this yet? I’m actually having the same questions and came across your information!