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David Crabill created the group Commercial 10 years, 5 months ago
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David replied to the topic Food Samples in the forum Illinois 10 years, 6 months ago
No, I think all of your production for that business needs to happen in a commercial kitchen.
liz replied to the topic Cream Cheese in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
darn! ok thanks! I will keep working on my recipe to omit the cream cheese
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liz started the topic Cream Cheese in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
I am working towards getting all my permits in order. I am very excited, but its a bit of a waiting game right now. So I am trying to get all my product issues in order. One of them is the cream cheese frosting for my cinnamon rolls. I can try making them without and use an icing, but I want to use cream cheese if possible. I found a dry cream…[Read more]
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liz replied to the topic Getting Started in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
Thank you so much David for taking the time to answer my questions. This information was extremely helpful.
Sid posted an update in the group California 10 years, 6 months ago
Hi David,
First up, kudos on building this website. The effort you have put in and continue to put in everyday, patiently answering all questions and sharing your knowledge is greatly appreciated!
I am doing some research on CFOs and the feasibility of the industry, its revenues and growth. This is for a paper or a case study on the CFO…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Getting Started in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
1. No — it wouldn’t be allowed on two accounts: the cream and the cream cheese.
2. I think you can, but not under this law. I’m not sure if you need more than a sellers permit.
3. Yes, and many counties require that they be prepackaged. I have seen a number of CFOs do open samples, but I’m not sure if they’re doing so legally.
4. Probably not. If…[Read more]liz started the topic Getting Started in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
Hi I am planning on starting a new cottage business in San Bernardino county. I have a few questions.
1. I make an amazing whipped cream cheesecake. I realize cream can not be in my goods, but what if I bake it?
2. Can I sell bottled water along with my goods? Wouldn’t that be included with my seller’s permit?
3. Can I pass out samples? Do they…[Read more]liz joined the group California 10 years, 6 months ago
David replied to the topic Question on water and sewage inspections for an Operation A business in the forum California 10 years, 6 months ago
Yes, you need to get them inspected if you use a private well or septic tank.
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As I was writing my answers, I realized that they’d make a decent blog post, so I answered your questions via that avenue: http://forrager.com/2015/07/status-of-the-cottage-food-industry/