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Highlands County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid. Under Florida Statute 500.80, these makers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens with no commercial license required.
Showing 4 makers in Highlands County
View all Florida makers →Cookie Lady Confections - Cottage food from Sebting, Florida
Cookies, cables, mini cakes, cake slices, gourmet popcorn, dessert cups ect

Heartland Cottage Kitchen - Cottage food from Sebring, Florida
Breads, sweet loafs, cookies, pies, pastries

Sunflour Sourdough Micro Bakery - Cottage food from Lake Placid, Florida
I bake a variety of Sourdough Bread Loafs, from classic to many savory inclusions and Soft Sandwich Loafs. The flour is organic, unbleached with freshly milled whole wheat to enhance flavor and nutrition. If you would like to learn how to make Sourdough, I offer classes.
Cookies & Co. - Cottage food from Lake placid, Florida
I am starting out with white bread and chocolate chips cookies. But I might add more things as I grow.
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List Your Business - It's FreeHighlands County is part of Florida's growing cottage food community. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen, food establishment license, or state inspection.
Popular cottage food products in Highlands County include baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads, as well as jams, honey, granola, candies, and dried herbs. All products must be properly labeled with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the required cottage food disclaimer.
Whether you're in Sebring or Avon Park, you can find homemade products or start your own cottage food business. Browse our guides and free tools to get started, or browse all makers across Florida.