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Sari Kimbell joined the group Tennessee 5 years, 5 months ago
Melissa Murphy posted an update in the group Tennessee 5 years, 11 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]
Melissa Murphy joined the group Tennessee 5 years, 11 months ago
Melissa Murphy joined the group Other Foods 5 years, 11 months ago
Paula joined the group Other Foods 6 years, 8 months ago
Christine started the topic Memphis regs? in the forum Tennessee 7 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 7 years ago
David Schuster started the topic Dried peppers in the forum Dry Goods 7 years, 2 months ago
In NY it says you can make spice and seasoning mixes with commercially dried herbs and spices for repackaging. Can I use peppers that I grow and dehydrate to make my own powders and seasonings?
David Schuster joined the group Other Foods 7 years, 2 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Street Address in the forum Tennessee 7 years, 4 months ago
Yes, you usually do. Here’s more info: http://forrager.com/faq/#home-address
David Crabill replied to the topic Retail in the forum Tennessee 7 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.
David Crabill replied to the topic Question about free samples of a non-PHF (coffee) brewed to order for sampling in the forum Tennessee 7 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.
Tim started the topic Question about free samples of a non-PHF (coffee) brewed to order for sampling in the forum Tennessee 7 years, 9 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]
Tim joined the group Tennessee 7 years, 9 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Selling pasta and pizza in the forum Tennessee 7 years, 9 months ago
I believe that you would need a commercial kitchen to sell either pizza or pasta. You can’t use the cottage food law. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Share Weber joined the group Other Foods 7 years, 10 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Looking for Licensed Kitchen Time (Memphis, TN) in the forum Tennessee 7 years, 11 months ago
Are you not able to create a domestic kitchen because you have pets, I assume?
I’d recommend that you start by selling your jams and chutneys locally with the basic cottage food law, before trying to sell online.
If you want to sell online, I don’t know of any loophole that would prevent you from needing to get a commercial kitchen and properly…[Read more]
Blake Moyer started the topic Looking for Licensed Kitchen Time (Memphis, TN) in the forum Tennessee 7 years, 11 months ago
I am seeking kitchen space as I cannot create a domestic kitchen in my home. I live in Memphis, TN and would like to start selling my jams/chutney online.
Another question:
Does anyone know of a loophole to get around the need for a licensed kitchen by using the Cottage Food Laws?
Thanks,
Blake
Blake Moyer joined the group Tennessee 7 years, 11 months ago
Colleen replied to the topic University of TN Ag Dept said they've never heard of what I want to do in the forum Tennessee 8 years, 4 months ago
Thank you for responding David.
I got a reply back from someone from the TN.gov office. They don’t know how to handle this either. They’re trying to get some information for me.
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