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I just want to be clear that…"
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Margins: how much does it cost to produce 1 chocolate bar?
Started Jun 1, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Having trouble finding any industry research on profit margins.In a nutshell: I want to know what it costs to make a bar of chocolate and put a wrapper on it. Yes, there are 100 variables. But if…Continue
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Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?
Started May 23, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, fellow chocolate lovers?May I ask a favor?Do you know a contract chocolate manufacturer in either the US or Colombia who can produce 85 % plus cocoa, gluten-free and allergen-free batches…Continue
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Clay Gordon commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?
James Swanwick commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"Clay, thanks for responding. I am still looking for a truly "allergen-free" certificate. So far, my research has found companies who still process milk and nuts in the factory. So a statement on the ingredients lists would say:…"
James Swanwick commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"Pierrick, thank you for your suggestion. Who is the best contact at Luker Cacao? And what are your contact details?"
Clay Gordon commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"James:
In re-reading this, I am curious to know if there is a generic "allergen-free" certificate. Apart from tree nuts (peanuts and ...? ) and gluten, what other potential allergens do you need to ensure are not in the…"
Pierrick Dubreil commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"James,
I was reading older post, and came across yours. We stared importing couverture chocolate from Colombia, Luker Cacao. They are based in Bogota and work with Colombia beans. They manufacture 85% origin chocolate, you can visit our…"
John M Rossini commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"Hi James, We can do organic certified and fair-trade certified chocolate products. As for allergen and gluten free, we don't have the certification. Let me know if we can help. …"
James Swanwick posted a discussionMargins: how much does it cost to produce 1 chocolate bar?
Having trouble finding any industry research on profit margins.In a nutshell: I want to know what it costs to make a bar of chocolate and put a wrapper on it. Yes, there are 100 variables. But if anyone has any case studies on profit margins, would appreciate the info. Thanks! See More
James Swanwick commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"Thank you, Harry!"
Harry Way commented on James Swanwick's blog post Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?"Please check with Nguyen Lopez at The Healthy Chocolate Company in Sarasota FL.
www.4noguilt.com
They are Kosher
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James Swanwick posted a blog postHelp needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?
Hello, fellow chocolate lovers and all those reading The Chocolate Life!I am relatively new to the world of chocolate and would appreciate any advice you were willing to give me.May I please ask a favor?I am looking for a contract chocolate manufacturer in either the US or Colombia who can produce 85 % plus cocoa, gluten-free and allergen-free batches (certified).Can anyone suggest someone?Thank you!Regards,James Swanwickjames at jamesswanwick.com See More
James Swanwick posted a discussionContract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?
Hello, fellow chocolate lovers?May I ask a favor?Do you know a contract chocolate manufacturer in either the US or Colombia who can produce 85 % plus cocoa, gluten-free and allergen-free batches (certified).Can anyone suggest someone?Thank you!Regards,James Swanwickjames at jamesswanwick.com See More
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Help needed: Contract chocolate manufacturers in the US and Colombia?
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:28pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Hello, fellow chocolate lovers and all those reading The Chocolate Life!
I am relatively new to the world of chocolate and would appreciate any advice you were willing to give me.
May I please ask a favor?
I am looking for a contract chocolate manufacturer in either the US or Colombia who can produce 85 % plus cocoa, gluten-free and allergen-free batches (certified).
Can anyone suggest someone?
Thank you!
Regards,
James Swanwick
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