Under the Idaho Food Code, "cottage foods" are edible products made in a person's home or another designated location and sold directly to consumers. They include low-risk foods, which the code defines as products that do not require time and temperature controls for safety."

in this episode, Veteran Cathy Cabalo, co-owner of Cabalo's Orchards and Gardens shares her experience navigating the regulatory hurdles she encountered making and selling value added food products.

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Resources:

Cabalo's Orchard and Garden: https://www.cabalosorchard.com/

Cultivating Your Business E-Book: https://www.cultivatingsuccess.org/cyb-online-guide

University of Idaho Publication on Selling Cottage Foods: https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/publications/bul/bul1009.pdf?la=en

Idaho Cottage Food Rule Frequently Asked Questions: https://phd5.idaho.gov/Documents/Environmental-Health/Cottage-Food-FAQs_2-16-17.pdf

Idaho Preferred: https://idahopreferred.com/