The Status of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) in 2026 — And What It Means for Shared Kitchens
Across California, counties are writing and testing the first true home-kitchen-to-consumer regulations, designed to “democratize” food entrepreneurship by allowing certain meals to be sold from a residence. The intent is understandable: lower barriers to entry, expand economic opportunity, and bring informal food businesses into a regulated framework. But as these policies move from paper to practice, the reality is already more complicated, and more consequential, than the early headlines suggest.
The Future of Food Isn’t Bigger. It’s Smaller—and More Human.
The modern food system was built for a very specific household: a family of four, eating three predictable meals a day and buying in bulk. Today’s reality looks very different.
Why Shared Kitchen Insurance is So Complicated and How to Get it Right
Ask five insurance companies what a shared kitchen is, and you’re likely to get five different answers. Shared kitchens don’t fit neatly into any existing
Now is the Time to Plan for the 2026 Shared Kitchen Summit
TL;DR: If you’re planning to attend the 2026 Shared Kitchen Summit, now is the time to start budgeting. **Summit registration is expected to range from
The 2025 Shared Kitchen Summit and Golden Whisk Awards Recap: A Movement in Motion
Creating the Container Where Magic Happens Cleveland was alive with energy, innovation, and community this November as shared kitchen operators, mentors, food entrepreneurs, and industry
The Shared Kitchen Playbook for Activating a Community Food Access Response Plan
Over the weekend, SNAP benefits loomed over purgatory for nearly 42 million Americans amid the government shutdown. Following a court order, the administration agreed to
Factors to Consider When Renting Out Your Church Kitchen
Food Licenses, Regulations, and Requirements Renting out a church kitchen can be a great way for a congregation to support its community while generating additional
All the Gifts We Unwrapped for Your Kitchen in 2025
This year was about one thing. Helping you be the hero for your food entrepreneurs and your community. We shipped tools that clear the clutter, boost your visibility, and put revenue on a smoother path. You brought the hustle. We brought the backup.
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