Cottage food producers can advertise and receive orders over the internet; however, the food must still be provided to the customer in person. The customer can collect the food they ordered by going to the producer's home, picking up the food at a booth or stand at a farmers’ market or community event, or by the producer delivering the food to the customer.

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A website for advertising or ordering cottage foods must notify customers that they are purchasing a homemade food, just like the signage requirement at a physical sales location: "These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection." The statement should be in a location highly visible to the customer visiting your cottage food website or page.

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A note on shipping: Registered Minnesota cottage food producers may ship cottage pet treats in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer. Human cottage foods cannot be shipped (Yet). The cottage food law does not specifically prohibit shipping pet treats outside of Minnesota; however the producer is responsible for complying with any applicable laws in states where the products are distributed. You may be required to obtain a feed license, pay tonnage, and/or register the pet treat products if they are found in another state.