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Entrepreneurship:  Price for Homemade Jelly??  |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 9:58:51 PM
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I have been picking cherries off my tress and I will be able to make a lot of cherry jelly to sell at the Farmer's Market this season, along with other things! What price would you gals suggest for a small 1/2 pint jelly jar size? Considering I pick the cherries, buy sugar and pectin, and then there are the jars...not to mention my time, etc? I want to be fair, but it is a lot of work...What would you charge?  |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 10:23:30 AM
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I sold it 1 year for 2.00 a jar...but that was too cheap..
What do you think of 3.00 or even 4.00..? |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
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Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 11:59:52 AM
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 12:00:57 PM
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hmmm, I can't remember what size I was buying, but when I buy a home made one in the ozarks that is cherry, I pay 4 to 5 dollars a jar, but I think it's a whole pint. So 3 probably for a 1/2 pint is good.
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 11:45:42 AM
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I sell mine at a farmers market. I get $3.50 for the jelly jar size and $5.00 for pint size. I even have had people ask for quart sizes for family picnics! Those go for $10.00 plus gas if they want it delivered!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 4:13:51 PM
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Thanks for the idea of selling Jelly. I have apple trees,rasberry & blackberry bushes, and Cherry trees. I've been sitting here wondering how to make extra income. The most important was pricing. Considering as said Jars,sugar,time,pection and pretty labels. So it sounds as if $3.50 is fair.
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 6:27:26 PM
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And maybe you could offer a discount for returned jars? (would save you money, if you gave a discount of half the jar price, they don't have to know that is what you are doing! IE if you paid 1 dollar for the jar-they don't have to know that, just offer 50 cents off if they return the jar-as you would have to sterilize it and all, but still would save you the money of having to constantly buy brand new jars.)
Oh I should clarify returned EMPTY jars! lol
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Edited by - MagnoliaWhisper on Jun 20 2010 6:28:20 PM |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 6:46:31 PM
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Great idea on the discount for jars, Heather! I had not thought of that!
Pamela, I am sure you will do good....Let us know how it goes for you!
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 7:46:21 PM
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Hello,
I would start by adding all your costs and see how much your jelly costs to make.Be sure to account for everything, even any lables and ribbons you might use to decorate the jars( don't forget to pay yourself for your labor!! ) Then decide what is an acceptable profit on your product.It isnt worth your time if you sell the jelly for 3.50 a jar but costs you 4.00 to make
I agree with the others, give repeat customers a discount for returning the jar. A local lady sells green chili and home made tortillas gives me .50 for a returned pint jar
Good Luck
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2010 : 7:49:02 PM
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At our Farmers Market, everyone sells the jelly jar size for $5.00 each and they sell a ton of it!!! Lin
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 06:49:12 AM
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What Susan said is what we learned years ago in high school entrepreneurship class.
They suggested not making less then min wage for your time, and "keystoning"=doubling, the cost of what it cost you. They said basically if you couldn't do that it wasn't worth your time and energy. However, with farm stuff like this, I am doubting both those can be done, as people are so used to "cheap" food that is mass produced, with a bunch of government subsidized fillers, that they have no idea the REAL cost of making REAL food. And refuse to pay any more.
However, if it helps, my family would rather pay the little extra for real food! That's why I go ahead and pay the 5 to 6 dollars a pint for the local jelly/jam I buy, instead of going to Wal-mart and getting it for 1.00! (however, funny enough the lady does sell her's in Wal-mart too!).
So do the math, and then you could see if the formula above works. But, I don't know. Let us know how much it is costing you for the final product. Shop around for the extras-labels for the cheapest way you can do that kind of stuff, to keep your cost as little as possible, for the non essentials.
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 7:05:00 PM
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I know I have happily paid 4 and 5 for a 1/2 pint jar. I love to meet the person making the product! Don't sell yourself short! You have put your time and love into that jelly! I would expect to pay 5-7 dollars for a pint jar. People are going nuts over this back-to-the-land movement. See what you have in each jar, moneywise, and I'd at least double it!
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 7:29:24 PM
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Out of curiousity, what are the legalities of selling a product like that? Do you have to have some sort of approved kitchen and food license? I would love to sell my home canned salsa, spaghetti sauce and jam.
Oh Mr Darcy!
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 9:30:32 PM
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Sarah, it varies by state, I do believe. I can tell you that a processed food, in Texas, must be manufactured in a commercial kitchen, with adequate food labeling. You do have to have certain permits and requirements, though, truly, you can make a commercial kitchen even out of a storage building, pretty much. You would just have to talk to your local health department.
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 9:52:22 PM
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I read about a new business in my area..It's a commercial kitchen that you can rent time in.It is fully equipped with everything you would need. That way you have a health inspected kitchen . It would be prefect for anyone wanting to try their hand at catering or selling their homemade food items.
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 2:05:23 PM
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Susan,
I'm in Colorado as well and would be interested in more information on the business you were speaking of. I'd love to be able to ssell some of my jams and jellies at the farmers market. Can you direct me in the right direction? Thanks
Heather
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 6:46:56 PM
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Hi Debbie I hope you do read this before you start selling. Amanda is very correct. You can not sell any food product processed in your home in the state of Texas. You must have a commercial kitchen. Also, any processed food sold in Texas such as salsa, jellies, pickles really any canned food must be tested and approved by the USDA. There are some pretty stiff fines for breaking these laws. In Texas you are not even allowed to sell baked goods without an approve commercial kitchen.
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 7:50:47 PM
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Hi Heather.
I saw the announcement on the "Craig Moffat Economic Development Partnership" website. I Imagine the kitchen is located in Steamboat but it doesnt give any address. The business is called "Create a Stir" and email is createastir@rocketmail.com. I did a quick internet search and came up with a kitchen in Longmont and one just
up the road in Loveland and several in Denver
Boulder Kitchen Share LLC
720-435-1980
1515 Main Street, LONGMONT
http://www.commercialkitchenforrent.com/search.php
Susan
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 11:04:53 AM
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Debbie Sue, you also may want to make cherries in syrup for ice cream topping. That's what I do with some of mine.
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2010 : 7:52:39 PM
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I am giving this post a bump. There is an article in Hobby Farm Homes this month,(Nov/Dec) on starting a community commercial kitchen. Thought some of you might enjoy it.
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2010 : 09:00:00 AM
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YEP!!! $3.50 for the 1/2 pint and $5.00 for the pint is what I sell it for...UNLESS...it is a rare kind(horseradish, hot pepper etc.), the price goes up 50 cents or so.....
Farmgirl Sister #368
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Edited by - 5 acre Farmgirl on Oct 01 2010 09:02:45 AM |
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meggy2
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
barb
Flemington
Missouri
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2010 : 8:20:50 PM
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| I sell for 3.50 a jelly jar.Others in the fair sell for 4 or 5 but I always sell all mine and people seek out my booth to buy extras for gifts. I make about 1.35 profit on each jar. Times that times 50 or so and thats not too bad for a days work. Good luck with your sale |
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Price for Homemade Jelly??
