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Food Safety Alerts & Recalls |
New resources for food safety information
A couple of new resources have launched this month. The first is http://www.foodsafetynews.com/. Food Safety News is presented by Marler Clarke... more
Get a Grip on Food Cravings
Do you ever think, "I know that I am full, but I still want something to eat?" That's the moment... more
Gwyneth Paltrow needs a Food Safety Lesson
Cross-contamination is how people get sick (there may be unknown pathogens in or on foods we eat). Washing hands before... more
Starting A Food Processing Business? What You Should Know Before You Get Started
"That's the greatest sauce I have ever eaten! You should consider marketing it."
Have you ever had a friend or... more
Getting Help
Many resources are available to help you as you plan and start your food business. The Alabama Small Business Development... more
Planning the Facilities—Where You’ll Carry Out Your Business
In the initial planning stages, you should check the legal zoning ordinances to determine if you can carry out your... more
Getting a Permit
County health departments issue three types of permits for food businesses in Alabama:
Retail Food Store Permit, which covers all... more
Operating Your Food Business Safely
All foods prepared at any location and offered for sale to consumers for distribution to retailers fall under the responsibility... more
Figuring Expenses/Developing a Budget
A business will have both fixed and variable expenses. Fixed expenses are those that do not change, such as rent.... more
Setting Prices for Products and Services
The price of a product can make the difference between success and failure. Good prices make customers think they are... more
