The Minnesota cottage food law lets Individual producers make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods without a license. We offer practical tips and guidance alongside stories about cottage food producers around Minnesota.
The current outbreak is only associated with iceberg lettuce. No Minnesota-grown produce has been linked to the outbreak. Continue enjoying fresh produce while following good food safety practices and monitoring recalls.
After more than 20 years in a corporate career, Tom Nechodomu was looking for a fresh start during the COVID-19 pandemic. He turned to baking bread.
If you have a prolific zucchini plant, there are several safe ways to preserve your harvest that meet the Minnesota Cottage Food law requirements.
After the closure of a longtime local bakery in Hastings, Maureen Martin saw an opportunity to help fill a gap in the community with a cottage food business
Consuming raw or improperly prepared elderberries may cause many unpleasant symptoms. In large amounts, poisoning can be serious enough to require hospitalization.
Cottage food producers may not make or sell edible cannabinoid products, even if those products resemble baked goods, candies, or other familiar foods.
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