Online nuts and dried fruit shop

Home cooks, bakers, health-minded snackers and gift buyers who want variety or better value than the supermarket.

You buy in bulk and sell smaller packs at a higher price per kilo. Mixed bundles, gift boxes and subscriptions can raise the average order.

• Careful, hygienic packing
• Basic online selling and photography
• Stock and cost tracking

• Register as a food business with your local council, ideally at least 28 days before trading (check with your council)
• Labelling rules, including allergens such as nuts, plus weights and ingredients on packs
• Food hygiene training and a basic food safety plan (HACCP-style records)
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows food packing at home
• Product liability insurance, and shelf life and storage of stock

Estimated startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how much bulk stock you buy, your packaging and labelling, and how you set up your website or marketplace listing. Treat this as a guide rather than a fixed price.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you take. These are estimates of sales, not profit, so track your stock and costs carefully.

Check whether you need to register as a food business with your local council, ideally at least 28 days before trading. Also check labelling rules including allergens, food hygiene training, and whether your landlord or mortgage lender allows food packing at home.