Yes, a non-Minnesota resident can apply for a Minnesota Cottage Food Producer registration. They can make the food in their non-Minnesota home, but the food still needs to be provided in person to the customer in Minnesota (meet up location in Minnesota, or at a Minnesota farmers' market or community event).
NOTE: Cottage foods can cross state lines, with the exception of acidified jarred or canned foods (e.g., pickles, tomato sauce). Those foods must be both made and sold in Minnesota.
Yes, a non-Minnesota resident can apply for a Minnesota Cottage Food Producer registration. They can make the food in their non-Minnesota home, but the food still needs to be provided in person to the customer in Minnesota (meet up location in Minnesota, or at a Minnesota farmers' market or community event).
NOTE: Cottage foods can cross state lines, with the exception of acidified jarred or canned foods (e.g., pickles, tomato sauce). Those foods must be both made and sold in Minnesota.
Manufacturing food to sell to other businesses for resale (wholesaling) requires a food license. A food license requires that food is made and stored in approved facilities; not a home kitchen. The type of license needed, and the regulatory agency that will issue the license, is determined by who you want to sell to, the location food will be made and stored, and how/where sales will take place. There are several factors to consider in determining appropriate licensure. If you are interested in pursuing a food license, please submit the food licensing liaison request form available on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website - https://www.mda.state.mn.us/food-liaison-request.
Manufacturing food to sell to other businesses for resale (wholesaling) requires a food license. A food license requires that food is made and stored in approved facilities; not a home kitchen. The type of license needed, and the regulatory agency that will issue the license, is determined by who you want to sell to, the location food will be made and stored, and how/where sales will take place. There are several factors to consider in determining appropriate licensure. If you are interested in pursuing a food license, please submit the food licensing liaison request form available on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website - https://www.mda.state.mn.us/food-liaison-request.
Cottage foods can be sold from a stand at your home property. If it will be unattended, it is advised to consider the potential risks and how you might prevent those from happening - such as protection of the food from pests, weather, dust, contamination/tampering from people, handling money, camera, etc. - to ensure you are selling a safe, unadulterated food to the public, as required by law.
Cottage foods can be sold from a stand at your home property. If it will be unattended, it is advised to consider the potential risks and how you might prevent those from happening - such as protection of the food from pests, weather, dust, contamination/tampering from people, handling money, camera, etc. - to ensure you are selling a safe, unadulterated food to the public, as required by law.
Since potentially hazardous foods like dairy products cannot be sold with a Cottage Food Producer registration, a food license is needed. A food license requires that the food either be prepared in a commercial kitchen, or in an approved and licensed food stand. No home food preparation or storage is allowed. The type of license needed will depend on where the food will be prepared, stored, and sold. In addition, a licensed food stand cannot also sell cottage foods, so the stands must be separate from each other. Separation of both foods and sales, with proper signage and labeling to identify the cottage foods.
Since potentially hazardous foods like dairy products cannot be sold with a Cottage Food Producer registration, a food license is needed. A food license requires that the food either be prepared in a commercial kitchen, or in an approved and licensed food stand. No home food preparation or storage is allowed. The type of license needed will depend on where the food will be prepared, stored, and sold. In addition, a licensed food stand cannot also sell cottage foods, so the stands must be separate from each other. Separation of both foods and sales, with proper signage and labeling to identify the cottage foods.
No, those foods are considered potentially hazardous, and are not allowed cottage foods. A food license is needed to make and sell them. They cannot be made and sold from a home kitchen.
No, those foods are considered potentially hazardous, and are not allowed cottage foods. A food license is needed to make and sell them. They cannot be made and sold from a home kitchen.
