Food Production & Processing

Build value-added food production and artisan food businesses. From small-batch preserves to fermented foods, create specialty food products for wholesale and retail markets.

Business Ideas in Food Production & Processing

Jam, Jelly & Preserve Making

Create small-batch jams, jellies, and preserves for farmers markets and wholesale

Startup Cost: $4,000-$18,000 Difficulty: Beginner Time to Profit: 3-6 months
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Fermented Foods Production

Produce fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, or pickles

Startup Cost: $10,000-$35,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 6-12 months
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Artisan Bread & Baking

Bake artisan breads, pastries, or specialty baked goods for markets and wholesale

Startup Cost: $35,000-$160,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 12-24 months
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Specialty Sauces & Condiments

Create hot sauces, BBQ sauces, salsas, or specialty condiments for retail and wholesale

Startup Cost: $12,000-$40,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 8-15 months
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Granola & Healthy Snack Production

Create granola, energy bars, trail mix, or healthy snacks for retail markets

Startup Cost: $7,000-$30,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 6-12 months
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Charcuterie & Meat Curing

Produce artisan cured meats, sausages, or charcuterie for specialty markets

Startup Cost: $35,000-$160,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 12-24 months
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