AboutJim Pfister Expertise Food Engineering/Manufacturing, Food Packaging/Distribution, Engineering Beverage Lines, Reducing operating cost of packaging lines while increasing efficiency. Lean Manufacturing. Incorporating new package technology into existing operations. Training staff to achieve smooth transition from "start-up" to full production. Managing complex projects across multi-disciplinary lines. Equipment PreShipment Factory Acceptance testing and Commissioning programs for new equipment.
Experience Employment history: Over thirty-five years of experience. Managed as much as $40MM in concurrent, multi-disciplinary projects, both domestic and international, and have worked with such firms as Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Hershey`s, and Nabisco.
Organizations: An author and speaker, as well as a member of the IoPP. Past Chairman of IoPP`s Consultant`s Council and Member of the Packaging Equipment Performance Committee.
Question My wife has crazy recipes for summer fruit salsas that I never see anything like in stores. Friends and colleagues constantly clamor for her to sell it.
I am already in sales and would love to be in stores making these sales calls.
Are the rules and regulations for selling food too much to overcome for a part time home business?
Answer Mark,
Good Afternoon.
When you ask "Are the rules and regulations for selling food too much to overcome for a part time home business?" you may not be too far from reality. Of course, we are all different in our abilities to handle things.
Since your question is - by far - the most asked question I get, I suggest you browse through some of my past answers to get a feel for what you could be getting into. And, you may also see some things that you'd like to ask me as a follow-up.
Also, do a Google search on 'home canning' and you'll find lots of info about equipment you'll need, processing and packaging methods, etc. Then look at the USDA and IFT websites to learn about labelling and labelling regulations. Then, go buy an hour of your attorney's time to learn about the rules & regs for manufacturing in your state or locality.
BTW, advice from friends - even effusive positive advice - is the WORST determinant of all.
