Start a Dried Herbs and Spices Online Store

Bulk herbs cost a fraction of retail jar prices; the work is packaging, food compliance, and a reason to buy from you instead of the grocery aisle.

1. 1

   Confirm food handling rules

   Repackaging spices usually falls under state food processing or cottage food rules. Call your state agriculture department and get the answer in writing before you buy inventory.

2. 2

   Pick a theme people search for

   Everything-stores lose to the grocery aisle. A tight line like Caribbean seasonings, smoker rubs, or salt-free blends gives buyers a reason to choose you.

3. 3

   Source bulk and test freshness

   Buy small bulk quantities from two wholesale suppliers and compare aroma and color. Freshness is the honest advantage small spice sellers have over old shelf stock.

4. 4

   Package and label to code

   Food-grade jars or pouches, net weight, ingredients, allergen notes, and your business info. Budget packaging at 20 to 30 percent of retail price.

5. 5

   Launch ten products on one channel

   Etsy or Shopify plus one local market. Ten strong products photograph and manage far better than fifty mediocre ones.

6. 6

   Add kits and gifting

   Recipe kits and gift sets raise average order value, and the fourth quarter gift season can carry a spice brand's whole year.

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