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Selling and Distributing

  • The Cottage Food Law allows individuals in Minnesota to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food in a home or commercial kitchen without a license.
  • RDSP conducted statewide surveys to understand the needs and challenges of rural grocery owners. See what we learned and sign up for webinars to support your small grocery business.
  • Reducing stigma and promoting shopper choice by improving the layout of food shelves across Minnesota.

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