Are you ready to make bank with your baking? Florida’s Cottage Food Law was just revised and expands options for food entrepreneurs and at-home enterprises.
“Cottage foods” are considered low-risk by the government and can be made at home and sold without food permits. It’s what many people who sell food products at farmers markets operate under.
A cottage food business is one of the simplest to start in Florida, according to University of Florida IFAS Extension in Osceola County. As of July 1, yearly sales limits for cottage foods increased to $250,000 and the products can now be sold online, significantly increasing potential profits.
The state now regulates the industry including preparation, processing, storage and sales and supersedes local ordinances.
Learn at “Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business” classes now being offered online and in-person by the University of Florida IFAS Extension in Osceola.
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