Cottage Food Laws by State
Minnesota Cottage Food Laws
Minnesota has one of the highest annual sales caps in the country at $78,000, and no permit is required. Home producers can sell at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community events as well as from home, making it an excellent state for scaling a cottage food business.
Annual cap
$78,000
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Minnesota cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Minnesota cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Minnesota permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Community events
Direct consumer sales at community events are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
$78,000
Gross annual revenue from all cottage food sales. One of the highest caps in the country.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required for cottage food operations in Minnesota.
What a Compliant Minnesota Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Produced: August 23, 2026
Sunflower Home Bakery
Permit #CF-10293
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Minnesota must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Product name |
| Date of production |
| Permit number |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Minnesota.
These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.
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Minnesota Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Minnesota does not require any permit, license, or registration for cottage food producers.
Minnesota's annual cap is $78,000 in gross revenue — one of the highest in the country, giving home producers significant room to grow.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted and popular venue for Minnesota cottage food sellers.
You can take orders online, but all sales must be completed as direct in-person transactions. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Law reference: Minnesota Cottage Food Law (Minnesota Statutes, Section 28A.152) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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