Limited Food Establishments: Adding Value in Your Home Kitchen (On-Demand Recording)
No Fee
The University of Scranton SBDC (570) 941-7588
Online Course (Prerecorded)
Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Other
Setting up and operating a food business from your home kitchen used to be so simple. Today, national- and state-based changes to food safety standards can make it an overwhelming endeavor.
But don’t worry - the SBDC is here to help. During this session, we will cover start-up steps, inspections, and registration, as well as ways to grow a commercial food business in your home - addressing the intricate differences based on the types of food made, how the food is sold, and where it is sold.
Attendees will also learn:
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Types of products most often made in a registered home enterprise
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Municipal issues to consider for home business
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Potential impacts on family life
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Initial lab tests needed
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Ongoing tests and records
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Current Good Manufacturing Practices
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Marketing options that are available to home processed food
Some frequently asked questions will be addressed, to assist you in applying what you have learned to your own food business. Before the session closes, you will also learn how you can get individual assistance related to your unique product from the SBDC as you chart your food business progress.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: For those who find it necessary to cancel, refunds will be made as long as the cancellations are made by the cancellation deadline provided for the respective program. We are not able to refund fees for any no shows or cancellations received after that time. With regard to ServSafe®, please see specific cancellation policy.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.