To launch your own coffee brand in Utah, pick your production path and get the right permits before buying a roaster. For home-based micro-batches, apply to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Cottage Food Program for shelf‑stable roasted beans (no drinks), complete the required food-safety training, and register recipes, labels, and home kitchen; for wholesale-scale roasting, secure a UDAF Food Manufacturing Permit in a commercial facility and pass inspection. Form an LLC with the Utah Division of Corporations, get an EIN, and obtain a Utah sales tax license via OneStop; most cities require a business license and zoning approval for roasting. Use FDA-compliant labels: statement of identity (Roasted Coffee), net weight in oz and g, business name/address, ingredients (e.g., Coffee; natural flavor), and a lot code; small firms can claim the Nutrition Facts exemption. Choose valve bags, nitrogen-flush if possible, and maintain batch logs and water activity checks for consistency. Register NTEP scales with UDAF Weights & Measures. Confirm Utah Division of Air Quality requirements if the roaster size/emissions exceed de minimis; an afterburner may be needed. For farmers’ markets, prepackaged sales are straightforward; sampling espresso/cold brew needs a temporary food permit and handwash setup. Carry liability insurance.
