In a remarkable turn of events, California’s legalization of homemade food sales has created a booming industry.
Inspired by Mark Stambler, a Los Angeles baker who faced legal trouble for selling his homemade bread, Assemblyman Mike Gatto drafted the California Homemade Food Act (AB 1616).
This law, enacted in 2013, allows residents to sell non-hazardous homemade foods like bread, cookies, and pasta.
Stambler was the first to benefit, reopening his bakery and inspiring others. Now, over 1,200 cottage food businesses thrive across the state.
Entrepreneurs need only take a food processor course, label their goods properly, and maintain sanitation standards.
While some call for higher sales caps and …