James McKenna
@mckenj2
active 2 years, 2 months ago
David started the topic CFOs Needed at CA State Fair in the forum California 9 years, 4 months ago
This Saturday, July 11th, is Cottage Food Industry Day at the CA State Fair! Jen Cooper (owner of Ben and Max Homemade Snacks) is really looking for some more registered CFOs to participate that day. It would be a great way to showcase your business! Here’s some more info:
http://www.benandmaxsnacks.com/california-state-fair.htmlYou can contact…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic CFO Class A/B Permit Steps in the forum California 9 years, 4 months ago
First of all, I think it’s unlikely that savory jams would be allowed under this law. The types of canned goods you can produce must have an appropriate combination of sweet and/or acidic. I don’t think there’s an instance where your jams or jellies could include vegetables. This resource should help explain what’s allowed.
To learn more about…[Read more]
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Grant Rosenquist joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago
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Sohna Ravindran-Kandpal posted an update in the group California 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi, I’m thinking of opening a home bakery in the Bay Area, and am doing research on it as part of my market research class at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. I was wondering if I could post a survey here on owning a home bakery in the Bay Area? It’s around 10 questions, and should give me useful info both for my class and my decision.
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dawnsona@gmail_com joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago
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sussy posted an update in the group California 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi im looking into selling cupcakes from my home and the class A licence says we cant use dairy, eggs or cream..what are the ingredients i can use for my cakes and frosting?
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Im in LA
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Those restrictions mostly apply to unbaked items. If you bake an item with a heavy amount of eggs or cream, like a custard, that’s not allowed, but one or two eggs in a thoroughly-baked cake is fine.
Almost any kind of frosting without eggs, cream, or cream cheese will likely be approved by your health dept. Buttercream frostings are allowed. You…[Read more]
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@david butterceam is maid with butter milk or cream can i still use regular butter or do i hve to use a bairy free butter n milk
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You can use butter (does not need to be dairy-free) in your frostings, but you can’t use cream. I also don’t think you can use buttermilk. Butter does not have a high moisture content, so it is safe at room temperature, which is why it’s allowed. You probably can’t produce your own butter to make a buttercream frosting, but maybe your county would…[Read more]
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sussy joined the group California 9 years, 5 months ago
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David replied to the topic Prepackaged Tea Leaves in the forum California 9 years, 5 months ago
Yes, you can sell dry tea with a cottage food permit.
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Marie posted an update in the group California 9 years, 6 months ago
Hello, I am planning to start a CFO in Los Angeles. On the application it asks: “Have you obtained planning approval to operate as a CFO from the City/County Planning Department?” Well I have been all over the Dept of City Planning City of LA’s website, tried calling multiple phone extensions and cannot seem to get any info on how to get this…[Read more]
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You get the approval by talking to someone in the planning dept. If they don’t return your call (can sometimes take up to two weeks for a govt dept), then you could try going to their office.
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Marie joined the group California 9 years, 6 months ago
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Andrew joined the group California 9 years, 6 months ago
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David replied to the topic Nieve in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
Antes de lo puedo tener en espanol, necesito un traductor.
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David replied to the topic Selling fruit items in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
If you want to sell chocolate-covered strawberries, you need to prepare them in a commercial kitchen. There is no license that would allow you to do this from home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
You don’t report sales, aside from reporting income on taxes. One protection you would get from the law is simply being a legal business, and nobody can sue you as long as you stay within the law.
The state would never have time to sue… more likely it would be a consumer or someone who didn’t like you. This is a rare occurrence that might…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Sellers Permit in Los Angeles California in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
Food is not necessarily non-taxable, especially at the county or city levels. Also, for events that charge an admission fee, I’ve heard that all food sold must be taxed. I’m not a tax expert, but I know that this stuff can be pretty complex and you should try to find someone in the govt who knows what they’re talking about.
You would want to get…[Read more]
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Jess replied to the topic Sellers Permit in Los Angeles California in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
I’m trying to piece together info from different threads and wanted to ask for some further explanation?
Seller’s Permit – They are free from the state, and I find myself running into events and farmer’s markets that require them. How does applying for one make a CFO responsible for taxes, though? Since food is non taxable, will we have to…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Nieve in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
No, no puedes. Esta ley no permite la comida si requiere la refrigeracion. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
¿No tienes alguien en tu vida que podria responder este para ti? ¿O me quieres de practicar mi espanol?
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David replied to the topic CFO kitchen in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
As far as I know, you can only use your residential home kitchen. The kitchen needs to be in your home, and I think that’s the primary requirement. If your external kitchen is on your property, but separate from your home, then I don’t think you can use the cottage food law. If the kitchen is in your basement, it may be possible.
Although a…[Read more]
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Kim Ramos started the topic CFO kitchen in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi David,
I’m getting a little confused reading the posts regarding a CFO kitchen. Here’s my situation: I am unable to use my home kitchen to produce my products (baked goods, chocolates and confections). I am currently having an external kitchen built on my property. The kitchen will contain ALL commerically rated equipment – ovens, walk in…[Read more]
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Kim Ramos joined the group California 9 years, 7 months ago
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Hi Sohna, I saw your post on Facebook. You could post it in the CA group, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll get any responses from that. This community just isn’t as well-developed as the two FB groups. Likely anyone on here who would respond would also be part of those groups. I would answer it myself, except I don’t own a CFO. I hope your…[Read more]
Thanks, David! I’ll reach out to Chris too.
I did want to say that I love this website. It seems so full of info, and it’s been really useful!