CHOCOLATE SHIPPING HINTS
Perishable Chocolate Items are shipped October to May only.
(High temperatures and low stock will dictate cut off time in May.)
1. Plan Ahead - If stored properly in a cool and dry
environment our chocolate items can last 6 months
to a year. Therefore, if you have a special functions
planned for late spring to early autumn, order your chocolate
items in the winter or early spring.
On a more immediate timetable, order your chocolate
items at least 2 weeks before you wish to have delivery. For
faster delivery, contact Customer Service for Express Shipping.
2. Plan for Delivery - Make sure that someone will
be at the shipping address on the day you expect delivery
so your package won't sit out in the heat or sun. Or,
consider having your order shipped to your work address
(if you are able to receive packages there). Another option
is to ship your package(s) to your Post Office Box.
3. Anytime the high temperatures
reach 62°F or above at any point enroute from Indiana
to your destination (even during the winter months), please order
the Item #30000 Insulated Shipping Package
for your chocolate items.
(Item #30000 is listed below and within the various Chocolate Product Categories)
The Insulated Shipping Packages
are limited to what they can hold. Each Insulated Shipping
carton can hold about 4 individual chocolate items OR
1 case of chocolate cups.
Please order the appropriate number of Insulated Shipping Packages (Item # 30000)
to hold all of your chocolate products ordered.
4. Minimize Shipping Costs by combining orders with
family, friends, neighbors or co-workers. This is always
true, but it is an especially helpful tip when it comes to
defraying the extra costs associated with shipping chocolate
during the warm weather. Reminder: Each Insulated
Shipping Package/Carton can hold up to 4 individual chocolate items.
5. Check Your Order Immediately Upon Arrival! Be especially
careful when checking or handling the chocolate items. It
may be helpful to place the chocolate items in a very cool
environment for a period of time, before handling, to assure
that they are not too soft.
6. You Can Reuse The Gel Packs that are shipped
with your chocolate. Simply re-freeze each gel pack for
at least 24 hours before using. Then just slip them into your lunch
box or picnic basket to keep foods cool. Use them over &
over again!
7. Consider Alternatives during the summer months.
Perhaps you could utilize our
Pre-Made Pastry & Tart Shells.
Pay special attention to our
Chocolate Pastry Tart Shells. Decorate with our Sugar Flowers,
Praligrains or Candied Lemon Strips
which are easy to ship and use all year around.
8. Also please review our
Chocolate Shipping Policies.
"Thank You" for helping us to better serve you!