Denay Davis

Detra 'Denay' Davis, the Founder of Foodpreneur Institute, an Online Educational Center for home food processors. She believes in the potential of all people to achieve their educational, professional, and entrepreneurial goals as small-scale food producers. The Institute closed in January 2021.

As the Online Instructor, her goal is to educate and support adults on their path to economic success. I offer industry-specific information about Cottage Food Operations and Home-based food production via a specialized knowledge base of resources, podcasts, and online courses.

Denay delivers traditional and online courses, business coaching, and webinars. As a small food business, it’s important to have the right resources at your fingertips.

We have assembled the tools you need – from web consulting to private and group coaching. The Institute's mission is to ignite opportunity by helping Cottage Food Operators take their products from the kitchen to market. What sets Denay's course apart from the competition? We work with small mom-and-pop shops and micro-food businesses. Those who want to remain a family business, making a difference in their community.

We all know there has been a rising demand for locally produced food across the United States. You happen to live in one of the best Cottage Food states in the U. S. There are currently 50 states with some form of Cottage Food Law or Rule. Check your state for the list of food you can prepare from your home kitchen. (Note: Check this list often because many states update their list of food products often.)

Detra 'Denay' Davis

Instructor