In my "real" job I deal with and interpret federal and state regs for a living and I know how convoluted some compliance issues can be (that's why I get paid) so...
What regs in Tennessee apply to roasters? Are we treated like restaurants or are we regulated like food preparers, or are we...
Are there any particular marking requirements for bagged coffee for shelf sales?
I have assumed that it does not need the typical food product nutritional markings but is there anything else that is required?
Looking for a small (~30lb batch size) roaster. The three companies in the subject seem to be the most commonly available in the US. Can anyone give some pros/cons of each manufacturer in this size range?
First let me say that I know there are variations in the commodities markets that will effect prices, and I know that buying container loads will lower costs.
That said, What range of prices can a small startup roaster operation expect to pay for green beans in lots from 100lbs to 1000lbs...