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David Crabill replied to the topic Gummy Bears. in the forum Arkansas 2 years ago
Yes definitely! All non-perishable candies and confections are allowed in Arkansas.
David Crabill replied to the topic Starting new business looking for advice in the forum Business 2 years ago
Here is some info about that: https://forrager.com/faq/#repackaging
Basically, yes you can do this with unwrapped candy. You mentioned “variety”… the variety resulting from combining candies should be enough of a change for you to not worry about copyright. And I’d also consider how branded the product is in the first place. If it’s a generic…[Read more]David Crabill replied to the topic Labeling in the forum Tennessee 2 years ago
Putting cake mix on the label is definitely not sufficient. You need to copy the ingredients from the box to put on your label.
Tennessee is one of the only states that doesn’t seem to require things to be individually packaged. But I do think they’d prefer individual packaging where that’s reasonable or expected. A bulk container situation would…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Fresh Herbs and Vegetables in the forum New Jersey 2 years ago
You can sell fresh, uncut produce without needing any permit. The only restriction, to my knowledge, are sprouts… those are regulated. You could sell under your LLC but you likely don’t have to.
David Crabill replied to the topic Alternatives to plastic in packaging? in the forum Packaging & Labeling 2 years ago
I can’t say that I’ve researched it, but I suspect that many of those laws (I live in CA, so I’ve seen the effects of some of them) would only apply to producers of a certain size.
On top of that, I find that many cottage food producers choose to use the environmentally-friendly packaging regardless, to give their products a higher perceived…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic do i need a CFO? in the forum California 2 years ago
Running a bake sale for a charitable cause falls under different rules, but in this case it sounds like the funds would be for your family’s use (not donated to a nonprofit).
So in that case, if we want to get really technical, the answer is yes, in CA you’d need a permit to legally sell baked goods, and zoning laws might prevent you from selling…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Selling Sliced Potatos in the forum Other Foods 2 years 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]
David Crabill replied to the topic Candy Ingredients & Freeze Drying in the forum Tennessee 2 years ago
Yes they are allowed. And you would copy the entire ingredient list from the Skittles bag.
David Crabill replied to the topic Zoning Variance in HOA? in the forum Virginia 2 years ago
I see now. Have you contacted the ag dept to verify that they do, in fact, permit home food processing establishments? The law is there in theory, but I still have yet to see one implemented. I know a number of counties don’t allow them at all.
So if they will allow one with zoning approval, then I think it’s just a matter of education for the…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Zoning Variance in HOA? in the forum Virginia 2 years ago
Who is requesting that you get a zoning variance? Is it your city/county to approve a general business license? Or is it your HOA? Considering the nature of the lots in your HOA and your plan to be delivery only, I would be surprised if the HOA board disallowed your business, even if there’s something in the CCRs saying you can’t run a home…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Where can I get a Website Done? in the forum Business 2 years ago
Shereena, here’s the link to the website tutorial: https://forrager.com/learn/website/
David Crabill replied to the topic list of what we can sell in the forum Illinois 2 years ago
Yes, you can sell popcorn, nuts, candy, and most nonperishable snack foods.
However, you can only produce from your primary residence. I believe the health dept would determine that a motel room’s kitchen — even one that you use for the majority of the year — would not qualify for cottage food production.
David Crabill replied to the topic Extract Sales Requirements? in the forum Colorado 2 years ago
I’m not sure if the health dept has taken an official stance on that. I could see it going either way… either they allow it because it’s nonperishable, or they don’t because it’s alcohol-based. If you learn more after contacting them, I’d love to know the answer!
David Crabill replied to the topic From home kitchen to commercial kitchen in the forum Confections 2 years ago
It’s very common for recipes to need to be adjusted when scaling. I don’t know why scientifically, but ask anyone who tried to scale their recipe for commercial production, and you’ll hear a similar story.
That being said, it doesn’t seem like you’re scaling it that much, so I’d recommend borrowing someone’s larger ceramic pot and trying it out.…[Read more]David Crabill commented on the post, The Most Important Ingredient In Your Business 2 years ago
Hi Rachel! You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself! :) You will get there. And thanks for the kind words!
David Crabill replied to the topic Help with Hard candy mystery in the forum Confections 2 years ago
Thanks Roberto! Jessie accidentally responded to your message via email (which came to me). Here’s her response:
Hi Roberto, thank you so much for your response to my post. Italy is a place I’ve always dreamed about visiting. I should’ve been born there because I love all the cuisine, culture, landscape, etc.
I so appreciate your feedback on my…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Potato Chips in the forum Nevada 2 years ago
I think it’s going to depend on what county you live in. I know that some counties would definitely allow potato chips. But since it’s not explicitly written into the law, maybe not all will. You’d need to reach out to your health dept to check.
David Crabill replied to the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 2 years ago
For the fruit blossoms, I don’t know but I doubt it. For the second, it probably depends on your county. Some counties will be very strict and will say no to anything that’s not on the official state list of allowed foods. Either way, I recommend that you contact your local environmental health dept for clarification on whether you can make these items.
David Crabill replied to the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 2 years ago
They mean 70 proof alcohol that’s flavored with those (and only those) items. Here are the categories:
Apple * Apricot * Blackberry * Blueberry * Cherry * Chocolate * Clove *
Cinnamon * Cranberry * Grapefruit * Lemon * Lime * Orange * Peach * Pear
* Pineapple * Pomegranate * Raspberry * Strawberry * and VanillaYou wouldn’t be able to use the…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Help with Hard candy mystery in the forum Confections 2 years ago
I honestly don’t have enough experience with candy making to answer you question. Have you tried going to a local candy shop and asking? I bet they’d be happy to help!
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