1. Choose Your Product Carefully

Start simple. Pick products that are popular, easy to standardize, and safe to preserve. Many small businesses begin with:

• Tomato sauces
• Pickled vegetables
• Jams and chutneys
• Fish preserves (like sardines)

Focus on one or two products first to control quality and costs.

2. Understand Food Safety Rules

Before selling, check your local food safety regulations. Some regions require:

• A home food production license
• Health inspection
• Product labeling approval

Food safety is critical in canning because improper processing can spoil the product or make it unsafe. Use tested preservation methods and proper sterilization.

3. Invest in Basic Equipment

You don’t need a factory to begin. A small setup may include:

• Pressure canner (for low-acid foods like fish)
• Large stainless-steel pots
• Glass jars or metal cans
• Accurate thermometer
• Sealing machine (if using cans)

Start small, keep your process clean, and scale gradually.

4. Build a Simple Brand

Create:

• A clear product label
• Production date and expiry date
• Storage instructions

Tell your story. Customers love knowing who made their food and how.

5. Test the Market

Begin by selling to:

• Local shops
• Restaurants
• Farmers’ markets
• Social media followers

Gather feedback and improve your recipe, packaging, and pricing.

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Thinking About Sardine Canning?

If you want to start a sardine canning business, quality raw material is everything. Using clean, properly handled fish ensures better taste, texture, and shelf life.

You can source frozen sardine fillets ready for processing to simplify your production and maintain consistency.

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