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Shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wendy Buckner May 4, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
If I can only afford to go to one industry show a year which one is a can't miss? I want to see packaging, machines, molds, and talk with chocolate vendors. Is there a show that covers it all?
Prefamac Molding Machine
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Payton Feb 26, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I recently bought used 60lb molding machine made by Prefamac. Everything seems to work except the most important part. It doesn't hold temperature. I have emailed back and for with Prefamac and it…Continue
Nutrition Information
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Ciordia Nov 18, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have opened a chocolate truffles business and have sold wholesale for a while. I am looking in to starting selling retail as well. I need to figure out the nutritional information on the product I…Continue
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Dianne Trinque left a comment for Brad Payton"Hi Brad,
We're almost up and running. Don't think we'll make Valentine's Day, but should have a good Easter."
Brad Payton replied to Andy Ciordia's discussion Custom Chocolate Molds in the group Startup Central"CKproducts.com also does custom molds. They are cheaper than Tomric and the sight is in English."
Brad Payton replied to cheebs's discussion Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!"The Cake cutter I use has a serrated blade that is very similar to what is on a band saw. You might want to check and see if a band saw blade will work for what you are looking for."
Brad Payton replied to Lindsay Truffler's discussion Air bubbles!"For the higher detail mold I always heat my molds to the working temp of the chocolate. That way the chocolate is not cooling right when it hits the mold. It gives the vibrating table a better chance of getting the bubbles out."
Brad Payton replied to Alan Crofut's discussion Recent retail scams I've had..."I got the same Tulsa request. I guess that one is going around. I asked for money for the samples and if she did order the cost would be applied as a credit. She stopped emailing me."
Brad Payton replied to George Trejo's discussion Chocolate Storage Boxes in the group Startup Central"You can get the same brown boxes at www.linneasinc.com"
Wendy Buckner replied to Brad Payton's discussion Shows"HA HA! That is great! I went to the Philadelphia Candy Show a few years ago before we opened our shop. It was ok. I did see a lot, and learn a lot... We saw tons of packaging and other manufacturers. I remember seeing Hilliard's Chocolate…"
Clay Gordon replied to Brad Payton's discussion Shows"I think it's fair to say that the two chocolate industry-specific shows that best meet your description are
The annual Retail Confectioners International convention (this year in Lexington, KY in late June)
and
The Philadelphia Candy Show…"
Brad Payton posted a discussionShows
If I can only afford to go to one industry show a year which one is a can't miss? I want to see packaging, machines, molds, and talk with chocolate vendors. Is there a show that covers it all?
Brad Payton replied to Rowan Parkhouse's discussion Drip feeding during tempering in the group Startup Central"If you replace with cooler chocolate it brings the over temperature down. If you replace with warmer chocolate the temperature will go up. This gives you a lot of flexibility so say your chocolate has been spinning in the machine for a while. It to…"
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Are you looking to start a chocolate business? Want to talk to others who've been there or done that - or have you been there and done it and want to share with others? This is the place to discuss it.
Brad Payton replied to Christina Durta's discussion Chocolate Silk Screen Supplies"Thanks for your help. My family owns a screen printing shop. I own a chocolate shop. After reading your adventure it has inspired me to play around with it myself. Where can I buy proper sheets?"
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- At 2:21am on February 5, 2011, Dianne Trinque said…
Hi Brad,
We're almost up and running. Don't think we'll make Valentine's Day, but should have a good Easter.
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