Cottage

Home Bakers Cashing In: The Rise of Cottage Foods Sparks Entrepreneurial Spirit in New Hampshire

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SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A recent incident involving a New Hampshire man has drawn attention to cottage food laws that govern the sales of homemade products. Specifically, he unknowingly violated city regulations concerning the foods he was preparing and donating from his home kitchen. Cottage foods, although a lesser-known term to some, include a variety of homemade goods such as jams, jellies, baked treats, and candies that do not require refrigeration. These products have gained popularity in recent years, prompting many individuals to consider selling them as small business ventures. As the market for these … Read more

New Law Bolsters Military Spouses’ Businesses: North Dakota Enhances Cottage Foods Act to Permit Interstate Sales

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Bismarck, North Dakota — On a recent legislative day, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a pivotal bill that broadened the scope of North Dakota’s Cottage Foods Act, allowing for a significant expansion of home-based food businesses, including those run by military spouses. The newly revised law, which includes an emergency clause ensuring its immediate enactment, now permits these entrepreneurs to market and ship their products across state lines and via online platforms. Previously, North Dakota counted among the minority of states that restricted interstate commerce for cottage food operations, tying the hands of home-based entrepreneurs who … Read more