"Colin:
Thanks for the link. Helpful tips many people can learn from and use."
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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 Clay Gordon Feb 6. 30 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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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…"
Terry Kelleher replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Wholesale pricing last year for the Medium Flat Rate box (11x8.5x5.5) was $3.34. The Large Flat rate box pad set was $4.66. I think their minimum qty for wholesale was 25 sets."
Ben Rasmussen replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"I received some chocolate shipped in some of these and was very impressed with it. Can you give an idea of what the pricing is like?"
Terry Kelleher replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"I am starting some early planning for the Summer 2012, and this writeup was a big help.
We have been using a insulated pack system from RNC Industries. They make a biodegradable two piece pad set and have many standard sizes including pads for the…"
Clay Gordon replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"A 6x6x6 box might be large enough, if you were shipping something very, very small and it was well insulated. "Empty" space in a box is insulation and so it's always better to go larger than smaller when there is any question of it…"
Lydia Olsen replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"I just had something melt going to Ca in 2 days. Never happened before but it has been really hot here in Atl and Ca. Do you use special insulated boxes or regular ones? I will get the insulated bubble roll, never seen…"
Jennifer Thamer replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"Uline also carries the insulated bags. I've started getting the rolls though and making my own to fit the right size. It's much less expensive that way. You can also find mini cold gel packs. They stay cold longer…"
antonino allegra replied to Malena Lopez-Maggi's discussion Summer shipping tips & tricks?"HI,
i have been told of plastic bottle filled only half way with water/salt solution and then frozen.
inside the box with the chocolate insulated to prevent condensation..
Does anyone know if it works? could be an alternative to gel pack?"
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- 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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