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Rebecca started the topic Cottage Baker Online Local Marketplace in the forum Venues & Services 7 years, 8 months ago
Want to get your Cottage Food Business off the ground? Wondering how to build your online presence?
Cottage Baker is specifically designed to meet the complex needs of Cottage Food Operations.
Much thought has gone into the Cottage Baker marketplace to make it unique, easy to use and attractive to buyers. Our goal is to help you build your CFO…[Read more]Rebecca joined the group Venues & Services 7 years, 8 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 7 years, 10 months ago
Vanessa, the food safety certificate that Sonia was referring to is probably a food manager certificate. However, CFOs in Florida aren’t required to get food safety training. If you’d like basic training, you can look up a food handler training course.
David Crabill replied to the topic Starting in Florida in the forum Florida 7 years, 10 months ago
You don’t need a license from the ag dept, but you may need other licenses to start your business. You will have to check with local officials for the process of starting a business in your area. http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
David Crabill replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 7 years, 12 months ago
Samantha, you may need licensing and you need to reach out to your county. You probably don’t need insurance unless a sales venue requires it.
http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
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David Crabill replied to the topic Non dairy ice cream in the forum Florida 8 years ago
In Florida, cottage foods cannot require refrigeration, so ice creams aren’t allowed (even non-dairy ones). I also would not expect the ag dept to allow non-dairy creamers. In both cases, the water activity level (aW) of the product would be high and probably potentially hazardous (cottage foods are non-PHFs).
David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years, 1 month ago
The USDA says that you can still use the word to identify “organic sugar” or other organic products on your ingredients list only, as long as you do the following:
Prevent commingling with non-organic products and contact with prohibited substances.
Meet the USDA organic labeling requirements.
Maintain records for at least three years that…[Read more]David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years, 1 month ago
That label wouldn’t be legal. You might be able to use the word “organic” in your ingredients list, if you meet certain requirements. Here’s an overview about organic labeling: http://forrager.com/faq/#organic
David Crabill replied to the topic CFO law , tax id for NY for online business in the forum Cookies, Brownies, & Bars 8 years, 1 month ago
The map links to the law page for NY: http://forrager.com/law/new-york/
That page gives a fairly detailed overview of the law and should answer many of your questions. You cannot start an online business from your home kitchen, and if you wanted to start a CFO, you would need to get registered by the ag dept. To start an online food business,…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic refridgerated items in the forum Florida 8 years, 2 months ago
Yes, you would need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Items with meat in the forum Florida 8 years, 2 months ago
You cannot do that type of business from home. Instead, you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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