"I'm not the jack wagon using medical industry trash to package my customer orders, and I LOVE donuts, but please don't send me any."
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Malena Lopez-Maggi
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- Berkeley, CA
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Tips for clearing a chocolate-clogged drain?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Malena Lopez-Maggi Jun 9, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Summer shipping tips & tricks?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Churchill on Wednesday. 37 Replies 0 Likes
Getting customers in the door
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Churchill Jun 15, 2009. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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Scott Moore Jr replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"i especially like the containers that shipped hearts for transplants. fits right in with our valentines gift theme.
maybe you'd like to have a heart, i'll bump you up on the priority list.
these are little coolers that were used to…"
Brad Churchill replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Does anybody else find this post incredibly disturbing???
My little inside voice is screaming "A guy has to be a real special kind of stupid to take styrofoam coolers used to transport biologically hazardous products to an from a medical…"
Colin Green replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"These look really good. They may have other issues though depending on where you live. I am in Australia and Australia Post is incredibly expensive AND they weigh pretty much everything. Hence I have to watch every gram (ounce?). A 500gm (about a…"
Justin Schaffer replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Another Idea for an insulated bag are these little lunch coolers... https://www.halo.com/custom-personalized-bags/personalized-lunch-bags.aspx
As a bonus you can put your logo on them for further marketing. Simple pack the cooler in peanuts and…"
Scott Moore Jr replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Did a little longevity comparison on two one pound gel packs. The one that is thicker with a smaller width and length footprint remained cooler. Less surface area for hot air to radiate inward makes a difference. It might be worth…"
Scott Moore Jr replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Does anyone have experience with Thermo Pod? http://www.thermopod.net/ Their insulating material is reclaimed cotton fiber. It's bound by a polymer that is solid outside and perforated inside so the cotton can wick any…"
Clay Gordon replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Colin:
Thanks for the link. Helpful tips many people can learn from and use."
Colin Green replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Here in Sydney we have had some really hot weather of late (some really cold days with a lot of rain too - pretty weird really).
Of course I want to be able to mail chocolate out and don't want people put off buying! So with this thread in mind…"
Ryan replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Old newspaper print or heavy Kraft paper is an excellent and cheap way to provide extra insulation inside of the mailing carton. Freezing the product prior to putting it in the shipping carton also helps. And if there is time prior to pick-up time…"
Clay Gordon replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Clear == clarify?
When I was working with the US distributor for Cluizel, everything was kept in a cold storage facility at about 34F (1C). The packing was done in the same room the chocolate was stored in. Once the box was taped and foam peanuts…"
Sam replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Is styrofoam box a good option instead of insulator bubble wrap or inserting thermocols on sides / tops / bottom serves the purpose?"
Sam replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Hi! Clay!
Can you please clear this
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Devika Chopra replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"That will be great Clay! I can wait - my email id is devika.kandhari@gmail.com. Or you could just post it here so that everyone can benefit. "
Clay Gordon replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Devika -
I would be happy to, except I don't ship chocolate any more and I don't have the supplies to build up a box. I should be able to do something in the next couple of weeks as I am getting a roll of insulation that I can use."
Devika Chopra replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Dear Clay
Thank you for the wonderful insight, I am planning to start deliveries in India ( where the weather is mostly extreme ). Could you be kind enough to post a photo of the packaging- how it looks and where the dry ice fits. It will really be…"
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- Dark, Milk, White?
- Dark
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- The first time I saw a cacao tree growing by the side of the road in Bali. I shrieked and jumped out of the car immediately to get a better look.
- My favorite chocolate is:
- Valrhona 2002 Chuao, and a new Balinese single origin in the works...
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 12:50am on June 27, 2010,
Wendy Buckner said… - Hey Malena....Sorry I missed you! We were busy with the wedding and parties that the only time I could have come would have been when you were closed...Wish we could have met! I love your town! Amazing weather and beautiful!!! Went to Bakesale Betty's and Chocolatier Blue...Amoeba, the Berkeley Bowl...had a great time!
- At 4:12pm on June 17, 2010, Wendy Buckner said…
- Hi Malena! I will be in your town this weekend! I will try to stop by! I got your hours and address from your website! Hope to meet you! ~Wendy
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