New Hampshire has a two-tier system for “homestead food operations”: unlicensed and licensed. Unlicensed operators can sell homemade food at farmers markets, from home, or at their own farm stand. Operators who get a Homestead License can sell at almost any sales venue, including wholesale, selling online, and shipping products. The other requirements are the… [read more]
Would have redefined “homestead foods” as “artisan foods” and replace their cottage food law with a food freedom law. Would have allowed the sale of perishable foods. Would have allowed all in-person sales and wholesale for non-perishable and perishable foods. Would have also allowed online sales and shipping for non-perishable foods.
Allows producers to sell acidified foods (pickles, salsas, etc)
Removes the $35k sales limit for “homestead food operations”.
Would have changed their basic cottage food law for “homestead food operations” into a micro-restaurant law for meals prepared and served on the same day. Would have increased the sales limit from $35,000 to $50,000.
Increased the sales limit from $20,000 to $35,000 per year