1. START SMALL AND DO YOUR RESEARCH It might be tempting to go all out on your new endeavor at the beginning. Start out small and go with the basics. Do some research and see what you are competing within [...]
High Desert Sauce is gaining media attention for its amazing food product and the unique owner's personal story. Their story was recently featured in an article on Tucson.com. The article describes Zac Perkins's story of starting his popular hot sauce [...]
Below, we’ve compiled a list of helpful resources for getting started, amping up or growing your food business. Sign up for free business counseling Arizona Small Business Development Center SCORE of Southern Arizona Establish your food business Name your business – [...]
Hello Vendor Friends! The busy Tucson farmer’s markets will be open soon and if you want to start your own food business in Tucson and surrounding areas, now is the time to get started. The full process of finding a [...]
As of August 3, 2018, regulations for food trucks/Mobile Food Units have changed for the State of Arizona. All counties are now following regulations established by Maricopa County. Below are some of the changes highlighted at the recent Pima County [...]
The State of Arizona & the Pima County Health Department are currently revising their regulations for Food Trucks and Trailers. The regulations will be statewide instead of by county. They will be mirror the current regulations of Maricopa County. The [...]
So, you’ve perfected your own unique, perfect pasta sauce. Your friends and family tell you it’s time to stop talking about it and finally start selling it. You have the recipe, but now you need a process that will enable you [...]
My name is Sue Ann Hockman. This year, I started my food business in Tucson selling frozen Cornish pasties (Past-eez), Snowbird Pasties. Finding a well-outlined guide was a challenge when I went through the process, so I want to share my [...]
Calling all Chefs! Cook Tucson is proud to host Avra Valley Growers on Sunday, October 8, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 pm, for a unique microgreens sample event. Attendees will be able to Sample microgreens including Pea, Radish, Sunflower, Salad Mix and [...]
Cook Tucson is hosting an unveiling & open house August 12, 3:30-6:30 pm. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. When: Aug 12, 3:30-6:30pm Where: 1702 N Stone Ave (NE Corner of Stone Ave & Elm St) Details: Kitchen tours, [...]