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megan joined the group Marketing 9 years, 10 months ago

megan joined the group Condiments 9 years, 10 months ago

megan joined the group Laws & Industry Info 9 years, 10 months ago

David replied to the topic Flavored vinegars in the forum Condiments 9 years, 10 months ago

Vinegars probably aren’t allowed, but I’m not 100% sure, so you should contact the ag dept.

j ballard posted an update in the group Condiments 9 years, 10 months ago

I sell flavored vinegar’s at State Sanctioned Farmers Market here in Alabama. Has to be listed on my growers permit.

j ballard replied 9 years, 10 months ago
I also sell vinaigrette’s, vinegar based sauces and hoping to start selling home made vinegar this fall.

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dave started the topic Flavored vinegars in the forum Condiments 9 years, 11 months ago

Could one make flavored vinegars in New York. I’m thinking strawberry, blueberry, black raspberry, honey/balsamic, or maple balsamic.

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The Jelly Jar, llc Joanne Littau, Chief joined the group Laws & Industry Info 10 years, 2 months ago

The Jelly Jar, llc Joanne Littau, Chief replied 10 years, 2 months ago
David, Do you know which states have laws permitting low sugar jams, jellies, preserves? Thanks, Joanne Littau
- David Crabill replied 10 years, 2 months ago
  Joanne, off the top of my head, I don’t know of any that specifically allow jams and jellies that do not fall under Part 150 of CFR Title 21. Maybe Wisconsin? Their law is pretty loose when it comes to canned goods. Of course, there’s always Wyoming, which allows almost anything. I think most states that allow anything low-sugar would require the…[Read more]

Andrea posted an update in the group Marketing 10 years, 2 months ago

Hi everyone! Is anyone struggling to get the buzz out to find more customers? What do you find most challenging in marketing your goods?

David Crabill replied 10 years, 2 months ago
I think getting noticed is hard for any new business. Something that I struggle with is talking up my product at every spare moment, with whomever I meet, and doing so in a way that comes off as authentic and not awkward. Have you found some of your marketing efforts to be successful?

Andrea joined the group Marketing 10 years, 2 months ago

David replied to the topic shagbark hickory syrup in the forum Condiments 10 years, 2 months ago

I’d say it’s pretty doubtful they would allow it, but I’m not sure. You can contact the ag dept at 800-292-3939 or MDA-Info@michigan.gov.

David replied to the topic researching for start up business- hot prepared food question in the forum Commercial 10 years, 2 months ago

No, you can only sell food from your home if your cottage food law allows it. A few states do allow CFOs to use commercial kitchens if they want to, but the items you can sell from home would still be limited to those your cottage food law allows.

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