START A PACKAGED FOOD BUSINESS - What Licenses Do You Need to Sell Food?

[@valeriesmith9408]

I'm a food safety trainer and so grateful to come across your videos. Really helps me to see how the business operates.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Great to hear!

[@THEKIENKIEN]

We're starting a hot sauce company, we were very disoriented with what permits/licenses we need and in what order. This video is sooo HELPFUL ! thanks so much!! Wish the local and pertinent authorities will have resources like this, I asked for help here in Boston from the Health department and I just got an insane amount of documents to read and that's it. Thanks so much again!

[@FoodBizSuccess]

So glad to able to help! Navigating all of the legal paperwork can definitely be tough. Congratulations on the hot sauce company :)

[@tiffanysannie7392]

I’m in Massachusetts too and very confused about the steps I need to take.

[@tanidancer5628]

@@tiffanysannie7392 Im in new york and same boat

[@cookingwithcamille]

Love the way you describe things…just found you and will be listening to all your info

[@briaberger6252]

Wow! Super helpful. Can’t wait to get all my resources.

[@joseelisha7753]

i realize Im quite off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch new series online?

[@jlauren8303]

You are an angel! Very informative, thank you so much!

[@trishoneill651]

Great information! Especially about the licenses. Thanks so much.

[@alexandermundyiii223]

salad dressing/ spread and frozen soups and sauces

[@FoodBizSuccess]

awesome! be sure to check out my other videos for resources. I am also hosting a free masterclass this week about starting a farmers market food business: www.foodbizsuccess.com/masterclass

[@TheMrsMenes]

Great starting point information. You might want a better microphone. Even with the volume turned up it is still very soft.

[@carolkimbell1096]

Good information. So much I had no idea about.

[@jenniferspencer6874]

Super helpful :)

[@swtwhtdove]

ive been selling bread at the market but would like to start making compound butters in NY.

[@briandechant2082]

Pizza, thank you for your information!

[@joanncaddoo7064]

Useful information!

[@diyrevelations2799]

Hello, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to tell you what we want produced. I'm interested in making hot sauce and I'll like to do this with a co packer, which I've found. What do I need to do next?. Thank you.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi! I recently have put out two videos that talk about working with co-packers and the different things you may encounter while taking this next step. If you have more questions, head over to foodbizsuccess.com

[@bnikbnikbnik]

Very informative

[@elevatethemasses]

extremely helpful thank you

[@FoodBizSuccess]

wonderful! are you launching a product?

[@leahmcclay4703]

Thank you for this! I am starting a business and this is very helpful.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@romenacalonsag1511]

Freeze-dried

[@gibsontyjuan]

Hello! This information is great. After doing a cottage food operation selling loose leaf tea, I just recently submitted my processed food application for a permit here in California. It is ALOT of information, kinda overwhelming for my very low risk food. Im excited to begin to ship my teas but still needing to learn a lot. I’m definitely going to binge on ALL of your information and contact you as well! Just recently started following you on Instagram too. Thank you!

[@FoodBizSuccess]

That is so exciting that you are taking your business to the next level! Welcome to the Food Business Success Community!

[@daniellerobbins1629]

So I'm doing direct to consumer nachos

[@FoodBizSuccess]

That's good to hear. You can join my private Facebook Group to connect with other food business owners: facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess

[@Laotzsa]

Hi love, so I am growing Gourmet mushrooms at my house, all I need to do is package them. So it seems ridiculous for me to drive all my mushrooms to a commercial kitchen just to package them. I wouldn’t even be using any piece of equipment in a commercial kitchen. Is there any work around to this? I don’t see it necessary renting a commercial kitchen just to package my mushrooms. Any insight into this would be appreciated

[@FoodBizSuccess]

mushrooms are a raw agriculture product and have different rules than a packaged food. Check with our state department of ag

[@bellefontava9705]

I want to sell dried fish what will I need. Not the one drying the fish getting it from Ecuador to Maryland how do I start starting small

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@frenchyalicea649]

Hi there! Just found your channel and started watching your vids (starting w this one). Do you have a vid or info regarding the process to start our own commercial kitchen? I have a retail shop and have the opportunity to rent out a 5000sq ft space in the same building (2 doors over) and wanted to know how tedious/difficult it would be to start/buildout/and register a commercial/commissary kitchen? Id love your input. We're not to far from ya, we're in New Mexico! Thanks in advance!

[@tylerantone4261]

Hey how are you doing? I’m new to all this but I am looking to get into wholesale seafood business in Michigan I was wondering if you had an advice on where an how to start I would highly appreciate it!

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Tyler - I would try to find some other seafood businesses in other parts of the country to reach out to and see if they will give you 30 minutes of their time. I don't work much with raw packaged food products. Seafood does have additional FDA compliance required as well.

[@jeenaban8970]

Hi…I have a restaurant and customers ask to buy our sauces. We have both potentially and non potentially hazardous sauces we can sell. We hoping to sell; in restaurant, online, and in house. Do we need both the wholeseller license and retail food establishment license? Thank you

[@FoodBizSuccess]

you won't need a wholesale license most likely. Just one that allows the retail sale directly to customers. But depending on the sauce, there may be more to it than just the license for FDA compliance. Join me in Food Business Success for more guidance!

[@erikalarrondo4816]

Hello! Thank you for this videos. I’m trying to make a oil and chili base salsa! What type of license I need?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@annanerenberg7781]

I make Filipino lumpia which I currently sell prepared, direct to consumer at festivals and farmers markets. I’d like to transition to packaged foods, and one thing I’d like to try is selling to food establishments like bars, who can add them to their menus. What type of license would this require, and is there anything else that I would need that is not included in this video? Thanks.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Anna. Thanks for the note. If your product has meat in it, which I am guessing it does, this will require additional licensing and oversight. I recommend a business strategy session or join my monthly membership coaching program to dig deeper into this on a call. You can find this on foodbizsuccess.com/membership

[@farsiamaqsood3166]

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[@melissasandoval1471]

What type of license would I need to sell cheesecake?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@wadethomas887]

I would like to sell direct to consumers. I would like to sell freeze dried soups, stews and chili.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Sounds great! You can join our group facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess to get more ideas on food business!

[@gabriellaknox1708]

Im new to starting up a business. I want to know what licenses would be needed for starting a snack stand. it would be located in a mall . just one of the stands located in the mall in Las Vegas. no hot foods just dry goods such. as chips, candy drinks etc.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi, this isn't my specialty as it sounds like you would be reselling. You will need a business license from your county or state to start.

[@juliannavarrete3701]

Guacamole!

[@TwistedMell]

Where do I go for getting my nutrition facts label and expiration date for my food product?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

There are online services or you can do actual testing. Join Food Business Success and we can go over your options in detail on a call. This is an area you don't want to get wrong since it is a focus for the FDA to regulate

[@MrKhaynizzle]

I’m selling sauces and nut butters

[@FoodBizSuccess]

that's awesome! Where are you going to sell them?

[@MrKhaynizzle]

Food Business Success I’ll be selling them via my Shopify website. It’s still in the works but should be up within the next month!

[@user-lr5cx1ni4r]

What about freeze dried foods?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Often times freeze dried vegetables and fruits can be under cottage food or a simple wholesale license. If you add meat that would put you under USDA so that adds a lot more complication. I work with a few freeze dried food brands and would love to help you inside Food Business Success! Sari

[@4inova366]

cooked Brazilian authentic food

[@jenellefritz-nanaywholoves7609]

Hi, thank you for the video, do I need wholesale license for selling dehydrated vegetables and powdered it and sell to direct consumer?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@JT-hx8mq]

Hi Sari, my product is peanut butter. It has no preservatives. Questions.. would this be considered all natural/gluten-free? Does peanut butter falls under the category of cottage law?

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[@romenacalonsag1511]

I just started my prepackaged freeze-dried snack and I was going to do an event but last minute they want me to provide health and food permit. Do you have any idea what type of permit or licensing that is need in California. I have my business license in my county and seller permit. What else do I need. Thank you so much

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Depending on the product, you may be able to do cottage food or you may need to be in a commercial kitchen. This is going to take some time either way. Food Business Success is currently closed for new enrollment, but I would make an exception if you want to apply here and I can send you a link to subscribe. This is exactly what you need to know what to do next. www.foodbizsuccess.com/#section-1636739204723

[@niravsurati2905]

I'm starting a protein bar company and had a few questions. I am looking to rent my own place vs using a commercial kitchen due to the equipment needed. What permits do I need to get if I have my own manufacturing place vs using a commercial kitchen?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Awesome! That is so exciting! This is such a great question to bring to our group coaching call or in our private Facebook group for members inside Food Business Success! It is a small monthly price tag for full access to me and the FBS Community.

[@niravsurati2905]

@@FoodBizSuccess great! How do I join?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

@@niravsurati2905 foodbizsuccess and then "I have an idea". There is a short application and then join us!

[@danielbrian8019]

Can I sale bbq at home, a few guys do it in California?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

No. Is this a sauce or a meat? Either way, they aren't allowed as part of cottage food

[@msasiangirl101]

are the same rules applied to canada?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hello. The rules are a little bit different depending on where you are. The best place to start is to Google the regulations in your area and work from there.

[@dipalir130]

Can I start selling online when I am still waiting for a manufacturing license to approve?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@luisfernandez9723]

How can i get in contact with you ??

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Luis. If you are interested in help with your packaged food business, please head over to www.foodbizsuccess.com. There you can apply to see if we are a good fit or request a consultation with me. Thanks!

[@cdypelletier]

Great videos! Question I have a unique business model. I'm working with a local chocolate shop to create unique chocolate bars that I then package/market and sell on my website and in the near future I'm going to sell in-store "wholesale". Would the chocolate shop need to sign the "commissary kitchen agreement" and would I need food insurance?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Cody, thanks for the note. These are great questions and I would love for you to join us in the private Facebook group and ask them there.

[@cdypelletier]

@@FoodBizSuccess Just sent my request! Thanks!

[@phoebetu7461]

Hi, just curious if you offer one-on-one consultation?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hello Phoebe! I do offer one-on-one consultation. Please visit www.foodbizsuccess.com.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@Benson32273]

Hello. I'm from Michigan and I intend to sell Peanut Butter cookies. Any assistance regarding necessary licenses and or permits would be helpful. Thank you.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Thanks for watching! It really depends on a number of factors including where you will be selling. Get a seat at my upcoming workshop and I will go over everything you need to know!www.foodbizsuccess.com/start

[@michelpolaniasanchez8030]

Hello, thank you for the information. I’m starting a wholesale ice cream popsicle business in Colorado and would like some tips from you if I can.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Michel. That sounds like an exciting new business! Have you checked out our Facebook page? Links are in the description. That is a great starting place to ask questions to both myself and our amazing community of food entrepreneurs. If you are ready to invest in your dreams, head over to www.foodbizsuccess.com to check out more about what I do and see if Food Business Success could be a good fit for you.

[@luisfernandez9723]

How can i get in contact with you ??

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hello! So sorry for the late reply. You can join our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess or you can send an email to [e-mail].

[@luisfernandez9723]

How can i get in contact with you ??

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@luisfernandez9723]

How can i get in contact with you ??

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@luisfernandez9723]

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