A wholesale food processor manufacturer - USDA makes food and sells to other businesses for resale. The manufacturing plant is under continuous inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture for meat containing items. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
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A wholesale food processor manufacturer - USDA makes food and sells to other businesses for resale. The manufacturing plant is under continuous inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture for meat containing items.
Portions of the plant that are not inspected by the USDA are inspected by the Retail Food Program within the Food and Feed Safety Division.
An example is a plant that produces only meat containing products for wholesale that are inspected by USDA but has a storefront that also sells the products directly to customers (retail sales). The store front would not be under USDA inspection and would be inspected by the Retail Food Program.
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Important Notice: New License and Permit Surcharge
As part of MDA's ongoing efforts to improve their services, the MDA is introducing a license and permit surcharge (Minn. Stat. § 17.033). This surcharge is an application processing charge that will be added to all licensing and permitting applications and renewals beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The surcharge will be calculated as 5% of the license or permit fee, with a minimum charge of $5.
The surcharge is supporting the modernization of our technology systems, which will provide better online services and more efficient processing of applications. The collected funds will be dedicated to upgrading our electronic systems, making it easier for people to interact with the MDA and access the needed services.
License fees are based on gross annual food sales. If you are found operating without a license, then a no-license penalty fee will apply.
License and Late Penalty Fees
| Anticipated Gross Annual Food Sales | License Fee | No License Penalty |
| $0 - $125,000 | $112 | $74 |
| $125,001 - $250,000 | $214 | $141 |
| $250,001 - $1,000,000 | $333 | $220 |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $425 | $281 |
| $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 | $521 | $344 |
| $10,000,001 - $15,000,000 | $765 | $505 |
| $15,000,001 - $20,000,000 | $893 | $589 |
| $20,000,001 - $25,000,000 | $1,027 | $678 |
| $25,000,001 - $50,000,000 | $1,161 | $766 |
| $50,000,001 - $100,000,000 | $1,295 | $855 |
| Over $100,000,001 | $1,428 | $942 |
January 1 - December 31
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