Kristi Otto with One More Bite Organic Desserts
Kristi Otto of Fort Myers, FL shares how she leveraged her extensive food industry experience to succeed with her cottage food bakery, despite her community not resonating with her products initially
Eric & Denise Steilberger with Fudge De Fûge
Eric & Denise Steilberger of Ocala, FL sell their homemade fudge all year long and share how the lessons they learned from running a cafe in Alaska helped them build a successful cottage food business
Episode 100: Where Are They Now?
In this very special 100th episode, previous guests come back on to share an update of what’s changed since they were last on the show, what’s surprised them, and what they’ve learned along the way
Mz.Snuggle-Licious Sweet &Treats
Living Off The Land with Beatrice Lattimore
Beatrice Lattimore from Deland, FL shares how her family moved from the city into the country to start a farm and live off the land, and how she used the cottage food law to sell value-added products.
Facing Adversity, Embracing Success with Jennie Gibson
Jennie Gibson of Jacksonville, FL shares how she built one of the most successful home-based custom-decorated cake pop businesses in the United States despite facing many challenges along the way.
2021 Cottage Food Bills
2021 is a fresh start in so many ways, but as always, a new year means a new round of cottage food bills!
And what a big round it is! At least one-third of states are actively working on improving their cottage food law this year.
I actually can’t remember a year when there were this many cottage food amendments on the table. It reminds me of nearly a decade ago, when states were busy creating their initial cottage food laws.
In all likelihood, the pandemic, and the resulting surge of interest in cottage foods, is part of the push to improve the laws in many states.
Florida HB 707
Would have allowed micro-restaurants known as “home kitchen operations”.
2021 Recap: A Record Year for the Cottage Food Industry
WOW… what a year it has been for our growing cottage food industry!
As I wrote about last year, the pandemic really highlighted the need for people to be able to sell their homemade food.
And in 2021, states responded in a BIG way! This year, more states improved their laws for selling homemade food than in any other year in history.
Top Business Tips For Cottage Food Entrepreneurs
In this special 50th episode of The Forrager Podcast, hear from 16 Facebook group owners who share some of their best tips about starting and growing a cottage food business.
Florida
Florida’s cottage food law has improved significantly over time. After passing their first law (HB 7209) in 2011, they have passed three amendments: in 2017 they passed HB 1233, and in 2021 they passed HB 663 & HB 403. Florida now has a good cottage food law, especially since it is very easy for a… [read more]
Florida HB 663
The “Home Sweet Home Act” allowed shipping, increased the sales limit to $250k, and allowed cottage food businesses to be setup as an LLC or corporation
Florida HB 403
Prevented local governments from restricting or prohibiting home-based businesses
From Part-time Hobby to Full-time Bakery with Jennifer Jacobs
Jennifer Jacobs of Pinellas Park, FL shares how to organically grow your cottage food business from part-time hobby to full-time brick-and-mortar without spending a dime on advertising.
How To Start An Eco-Friendly & Socially Responsible Cookie Business with Barry Sherman
Barry Sherman and his life partner Scott, from Tampa Bay, FL, run an eco-friendly, socially-conscious, high-end cookie business by using compostable packaging and giving a portion of sales to charity.
Crystal Bakes
Welcome to Crystal Bakes! I am a girl who simply loves to bake and making people happy. I’m a proud mom of two beautiful kids who started out just wanting to make my kids birthday cake dreams come true, and well here i am loving what i do.
Boca Pastries
It is an online bakery where you feel like eating your grandma’s desserts…
Morning Rose Bakery
Welcome to Morning Rose Bakery! Miami natives now living in Florida’s Space Coast. We’ve always had a passion for baking and finally decided to share our treats with everyone else! All of our products are made in small batches, from scratch, and we only use quality whole ingredients Let us know if there’s anything we… [read more]
Sweet Beginnings Apiary and Gardens, LLC
Dried Herbs and Seasonings Flowers, Seeds, Bulbs, Trees Coming Soon North Florida Honey – Spring 2019
Cottage Oven, LLC
The Greedy Pig’s Kitchen
Florida HB 1233
Increased the sales limit to $50k and allowed online sales, as long as they were delivered in-person
PattyBakes
McCall’s Cookies and More
Lil Red’s Bakery
The Starfish Cottage
Aprons by Alicia
Amy’s Bakery Delights
Currently my Cottage Business hasn’t started up yet,I am in school right now learning about gourmet baking and should be done by Sept 2016, Also I am working on designing my social page as well as my business webpage and menus and business cards. And then I will start working on my own recipes and… [read more]
DJ’S Delights
Azúcar Creations
Florida Natural Delights
Sugar and Spice
LaSinful Cupcake Cafe
Sweet Cravings
My mission is to bring glory to God in all that I do while bringing you fresh, made to order sweet treats made from scratch.
Shedacakelady – Custom decorated cakes baked and designed by Tamara
Kava Kompound & Herbal Tea Lounge
Eat the Spoon
Eat the Spoon is my homemade gift to the public where I incorporate my ohhh soooo good desserts with edible spoons! Future “end” goal is an eclectic coffee/bake shop! :)
Fantasy Cupcakes and Treats
M.O.M.’s Friday Night Market
~OMG~ Oven Made Goodies
Simplelifebakery.com
Fresh, soft, moist and delicious cupcakes & cookies delivered right to your door, it doesn’t get any better than that!
The Sizzlin Spoon, Inc
Herb infused specialty vinegar and dressings, homemade syrups, pies, cakes, breads, baked goods.
Pies On Demand
Welcome to Pies On Demand! Your home for delicious home-baked 9 inch pies and pie pops in Port Saint Lucie Florida! All pies are made to order. Each pie is$23.50 plus a delivery charge of $3.00and delivered right to your door. Email piesondemand@yahoo.com or call (772) 285-0549 to place your order. *Now offering delicious custom made thumbprint cookies too! Icing can… [read more]
Muffin Me Happy
Muffin Me Happy is a small organic muffin developer. Our mission is to make breakfast, lunch and dinner fit perfectly in one hand and sometimes in one muffin. Our inspirations come from the world around us and the local organic seasonal gardens here in Florida. Muffin Me Happy is always changing and developing as a company.
PamCakes
Have A Ball Cakeballs!
Le Meurice cakes & more
Ugg’s Bakery
Ugg’s Bakery offers specialty bakery treats to those with dietary restrictions. Grain free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, yeast free… problem free! Ugg’s Bakery is a small home-kitchen business that currently operates under the Florida Cottage Law. The dream is to someday have a storefront but for now, we take orders during the week… [read more]
Beyond Honey
Little Bit of Sunshine
Kristens Cake Kreations
I started my cake business when I decided to also be a stay at home mom. I was a Pastry Chef at 5 star fine dining restaurants in Colorado before starting my family. I have a true passion for making sweets, cakes, cupcakes and anything that is made in the kitchen. I love being able… [read more]
BakerBoy
Productos Congelados Paola
Plain Jane Cakes
Plain Jane Cakes is a home based cupcake business that provides 12 different varieties of cupcakes available for order. $18 per dozen. Specialty cupcakes are available for special order, and any special decorations, etc, may cost extra. Contact Melissa Bellingar for more information 904-557-8335 plainjanecakes@yahoo.com Descriptions below: Red Velvet- classic red cake, cream cheese frosting… [read more]
R Baked Love
Key Lime Bakery/(Key Lime Pies & Key Lime Breads)
Tina’s Treasures
B’s Bakery
Wandayve
Florida HB 7209
Initial cottage food law, which allowed producers to directly sell a number of non-perishable foods, and set a $15k sales limit