Food Business
Online Courses
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:
Recognize what types of food are consider cottage foods, and
Understand the rules to sell cottage foods
Know the labeling requirements for cottage food
This course is offered in English and Spanish
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:
Identify the regulatory authority for Prepared Foods in Idaho.
Recognize what types of food establishments are subject to the Idaho Food code.
Apply for an Idaho Food permit.
This course explains main Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) labeling requirements. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify if a food label is required.
Determine where a food label should be placed.
Define the parts of a food label.
Identify when a label needs special information.
Extension Bulletins
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