Indiana just became much more friendly to home food entrepreneurs! The 2022 improvements transformed cottage food opportunities in the Hoosier State. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. What Are Indiana’s Cottage Food Laws? Indiana calls their program “Home-Based Vendors” (HBV), and it allows you to make and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from…
Illinois has one of the most comprehensive and supportive cottage food programs in the country! After years of expansion and refinement, Illinois now offers incredible opportunities for home food entrepreneurs. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. What Makes Illinois Special? Illinois stands out because of its inclusive approach – instead of providing…
Kentucky went from being one of the last states without cottage food laws to having a pretty solid program for home bakers! Here’s everything you need to know about starting your home-based food business in the Bluegrass State. What Are Kentucky’s Cottage Food Laws? Kentucky calls their program “Home-Based Processing,” and it allows you to…
Minnesota has one of the most supportive cottage food programs in the country, with a unique two-tier system that makes it easy to start small and grow big! Here’s everything you need to know to get started. What Makes Minnesota Special? Minnesota’s cottage food law stands out because it’s designed to grow with your business….
After being the ONLY state in the entire country with no cottage food laws, New Jersey finally legalized home food businesses in October 2021! Here’s everything you need to know about this hard-won victory. What Can You Make and Sell? New Jersey allows non-TCS foods (foods that don’t require time or temperature control for safety)…
Great news for New Mexico home bakers! The 2021 Homemade Food Act completely transformed cottage food laws in the state. What used to be one of the most complex systems in the country is now simple and entrepreneur-friendly! What Can You Make and Sell? New Mexico now allows all non-TCS (non-time/temperature control for safety) foods…
North Carolina has a unique approach to cottage foods – they don’t actually have cottage food laws! But don’t worry, you can still start a home food business. Here’s how it works in simple terms. What Makes North Carolina Different? The Good News: The Challenging News: What Can You Make and Sell? North Carolina allows…
North Dakota has some of the most liberal cottage food laws in the entire country! Here’s everything you need to know about the state’s unique “Food Freedom Act” in simple terms. What Makes North Dakota Special? North Dakota doesn’t just have cottage food laws – it has what’s called the “Food Freedom Act” (officially the…
Want to turn your home kitchen into a food business? New York’s “Home Processor Exemption” makes it possible! Here’s everything you need to know in simple terms. What Makes New York Special? New York has some unique advantages compared to other states: However, New York also has some quirky restrictions you won’t find elsewhere, so…
Ready to turn your home kitchen into a small business? Nebraska has some of the most welcoming cottage food laws in the country! Here’s everything you need to know to get started. The Big News: Nebraska’s 2024 Update Nebraska just got even better for home food entrepreneurs! In July 2024, the state passed LB262, which…