Sell Homemade Food in Florida — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Florida — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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$250,000
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
very business-friendly
Regulation Level
Florida is considered very business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Florida is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services explains everything you need to know about the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Florida requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Florida
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried fruits
granola
popcorn
trail mix
roasted nuts
vinegar
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
raw milk
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before you start, just to be safe.
Florida Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Florida under the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80)
No Permit Needed
Florida does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Florida does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Florida allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Florida wants on it — copy this list.
Producer name and address
Product name
Ingredients in descending order by weight
Allergen disclosure (per federal labeling requirements, 21 CFR Part 101)
Net weight or volume
"Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations" disclaimer
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Florida requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Florida
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Florida. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
dried fruits
granola
popcorn
trail mix
roasted nuts
vinegar
dried herbs
Ship within Florida only
Florida cottage food operators can sell online and ship products by mail or commercial carrier within the state, but must sell directly to consumers and cannot ship across state lines.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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FedEx
USPS
UPS
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Weight-Based Pricing
Free Shipping Thresholds
Where You Can Sell in Florida
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Florida
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Florida
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Florida
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Florida cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Florida
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Farmers Markets in Florida
Florida allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Florida
Jacksonville Food Truck Festival
Largest food truck gathering in Northeast Florida with 50+ vendors.
World of Nations Celebration
Cultural food festival featuring homemade foods from 40+ countries.
Visit WebsiteOne Spark Festival
Innovation festival in downtown Jacksonville with local food entrepreneur showcases.
Home Food Business Types in Florida
Start any of these home food businesses under the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Florida? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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