Jim Belliveau
@jimsjamsandjerky
active 9 years, 10 months ago
Christina posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 4 years, 9 months ago
I have a question about selling pickles at my local farmers market on the Big Island – after looking at the food that’s prohibited ( sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles?!) What are the most current (2021 ) allowed foods and if pickles are not included why not? I use a 5% vinegar which is the recommended strength even for commercial manufacturing
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Christina joined the group Canned Goods 4 years, 9 months ago
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HUGH NEMETS posted an update in the group Tennessee 5 years, 10 months ago
Hi there, I am planning on selling my all-natural/organic secret recipe hummus locally on a small scale in the Spring Hill and surrounding areas, direct sale/pickup only. I do not currently have a commercial kitchen. The product requires refrigeration and is high protein. It would be pre-sold (orders fulfilled) and delivered to the buyers with…[Read more]
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HUGH NEMETS joined the group Tennessee 5 years, 10 months ago
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Sari Kimbell joined the group Tennessee 6 years, 5 months ago
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Melissa Murphy posted an update in the group Tennessee 6 years, 10 months ago
I would like to start a coffee and tea subscription box/service. All of the products in the box would be white/private label packaged and labeled by another company so I would not be preparing any foods in my home, just assembling the boxes to be shipped. I have yet to find any information on business requirements for this kind of operation. All…[Read more]
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Melissa Murphy joined the group Tennessee 6 years, 10 months ago
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ashley renee joined the group Canned Goods 7 years, 7 months ago
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Christine started the topic Memphis regs? in the forum Tennessee 8 years ago
I think at least one other person in this group is a Memphis local. I’m looking into selling a few non-PHFs under the cottage food law, and I’m totally new to the concept! Two questions – well, three:
1) Do I have to file something with the state to operate under the cottage food laws, or just follow the requirements (about labelling, sign…[Read more] -
B & Bees Provisions joined the group Tennessee 8 years ago
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Janet M Barnes posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 8 years, 3 months ago
Hey everyone! I am new to this sight. I live in South Carolina and from what I have read I can’t make any of these to sell in this state. But I am just starting to make jams and jelly> I am gonna start making me some syrup tomorrow from scuppernong and muscadines. The directions seemed a bit confusing ,, Is it a hard process??
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Janet M Barnes joined the group Canned Goods 8 years, 3 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Street Address in the forum Tennessee 8 years, 4 months ago
Yes, you usually do. Here’s more info: http://forrager.com/faq/#home-address
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David Crabill replied to the topic Retail in the forum Tennessee 8 years, 4 months ago
I don’t think you can sell from your retail store, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask the ag dept to see if they will allow it.
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David Crabill replied to the topic Fruit syrup in the forum Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 8 years, 4 months ago
No. It refers to things like maple syrup and sorghum syrup.
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Alicia Gey-Sankuer joined the group Canned Goods 8 years, 6 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Jam ingredients and labelling in the forum Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 8 years, 7 months ago
Eli, jams and jellies sold under the cottage food law need to adhere to CFR 21 — this requirement is listed in the law itself and cannot be overridden by a health dept. So the short answer is no, what you are doing is not legal. You need to use a commercial kitchen to produce low-sugar jams. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David Crabill replied to the topic Question about free samples of a non-PHF (coffee) brewed to order for sampling in the forum Tennessee 8 years, 7 months ago
Certain cottage foods cannot be sampled in their prepared state, such as dip mixes. The ability to sell roasted coffee does not include prepared coffee, but some states do allow the sale of coffee and tea because those are low-risk items. You should contact the ag dept to learn about the rules for selling prepared coffee.
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Tim started the topic Question about free samples of a non-PHF (coffee) brewed to order for sampling in the forum Tennessee 8 years, 8 months ago
I’m curious as to whether a coffee roaster selling roasted beans (a non-PHF under TN law) at a Farmer’s Market may offer free samples of coffee it brews to order. The law in TN states that “[a]ll nonpotentially hazardous food from a home based kitchen may be distributed as free samples.” But coffee, once brewed, techinically has the “potential”…[Read more]
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Tim joined the group Tennessee 8 years, 8 months ago
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As far as I know, the rules for Hawaii haven’t changed recently. The reason many states don’t allow canned foods is due to botulism concerns, which could potentially be deadly. Canned foods, when properly prepared, are perfectly safe, but their concern is that a home cook might not properly prepare them. I’m not saying that I agree with the…[Read more]