Food Business

Online Courses

Apple pie

In this course, you will learn about the Idaho regulations for selling cottage foods. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

This course is offered in English and Spanish

Tomato sauce open jars

In this course, you will learn about the Idaho regulations for selling prepared foods. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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This course explains main Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) labeling requirements. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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Starting a Speciality Food Business in Idaho -Webinar Recording

This is a series of four recorded online webinars for entrepreneurs interested in starting or growing a specialty food business! Learn the basics (and beyond), including creating business plans, finding financing, ingredient sourcing, nutritional analysis, labeling, packaging and distribution, health and safety requirements, marketing, and distribution.

Video 1: Recipe for Success -Introduction to Starting and Owning a Food Business

Duration: 1:51:44

Video 2: Food Safety and Licensing Requirements in Idaho

Duration: 1:49:26

Video 3: Labeling and Ingredient Analysis

Duration: 1:39:57

Video 4: Marketing and Distribution

Duration:  1:46:31