Annually. You must renew your license by December 31st each year. If you renew later than December 31st, a late fee will be applied. A license renewal form will be mailed to you prior to December each year. Online license renewal is an option.
| Gross Annual Food Sales and Services | Renewal License Fee | MDA Processing Surcharge | Late Penalty |
| $0 - $125,000 | $112.00 | $8.45 | $37.00 |
| $125,001 - $250,000 | $214.00 | $19.60 | $71.00 |
| $250,001 - $1,000,000 | $333.00 | $29.50 | $110.00 |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $425.00 | $38.25 | $140.00 |
| $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 | $521.00 | $46.00 | $172.00 |
| $10,000,001 - $15,000,000 | $765.00 | $68.85 | $252.00 |
| $15,000,001 - $20,000,000 | $893.00 | $80.40 | $295.00 |
| $20,000,001 - $25,000,000 | $1,027.00 | $92.45 | $339.00 |
| $25,000,001 - $50,000,000 | $1,161.00 | $104.50 | $383.00 |
| $50,000,001 - $100,000,000 | $1,295.00 | $116.50 | $427.00 |
| Over $100,000,001 | $1,428.00 | $128.55 | $471.00 |
Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as USDA – Food Safety and Inspection Service requirements
Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority or laboratory).
Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as USDA – Food Safety and Inspection Service requirements
Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority or laboratory).
2023 Sponsors
Purple Ribbon
- Bay Shore Sales LLC
- Grain Millers, Inc.
- Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council
- Sunrise Foods International
Blue Ribbon
Red Ribbon
- F.W. Cobs Company, Inc.
- Garratt Industries, Ltd.
- MOSA Certified Organic
- North Star Hemp DBA Carpe Diem CBD
- OCIA MN #1
White Ribbon
- Cargill, Inc.
- Cashton Farm Supply - CFS Specialties
- Compeer Financial
- Grain Place Foods, Inc.
- Marbleseed
- Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP)
- Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)
- Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) & North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education)
- Mountain High Organics, Inc.
- Organic Farmers Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM)
- Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative
- Solar Farm, LLC
- Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
2023 Sponsors
Purple Ribbon
- Bay Shore Sales LLC
- Grain Millers, Inc.
- Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council
- Sunrise Foods International
Blue Ribbon
Red Ribbon
- F.W. Cobs Company, Inc.
- Garratt Industries, Ltd.
- MOSA Certified Organic
- North Star Hemp DBA Carpe Diem CBD
- OCIA MN #1
White Ribbon
- Cargill, Inc.
- Cashton Farm Supply - CFS Specialties
- Compeer Financial
- Grain Place Foods, Inc.
- Marbleseed
- Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP)
- Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)
- Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) & North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education)
- Mountain High Organics, Inc.
- Organic Farmers Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM)
- Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative
- Solar Farm, LLC
- Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have been in use for decades. Some examples of common consumer and industrial products that may contain PFAS include carpeting, upholstery, waterproof clothing, food packaging, cookware, and fire-fighting foam. PFAS can be released into the environment during the production, use, and disposal of PFAS-containing products.
PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have been in use for decades. Some examples of common consumer and industrial products that may contain PFAS include carpeting, upholstery, waterproof clothing, food packaging, cookware, and fire-fighting foam. PFAS can be released into the environment during the production, use, and disposal of PFAS-containing products.
Research into the effects of PFAS on human health is ongoing. Visit the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website for information on PFAS and Health.
