Sweet, Simple & Ready for the Holiday Rush
The holiday season is here & that means treat tables, cookie trays, homemade giftt & chocolate everything! Whether you’re prepping for your busiest bakery season or whipping up festive orders at home, Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers make it easy to create crowd-pleasing desserts without the stress.
No tempering, no complicated steps! Just melt, dip, drizzle, & decorate!
As summer winds down, it’s important to remember that warm temperatures still pose a risk for chocolate, caramel & coating products in transit. That’s why we always highly recommend adding our Protective Cold Packaging to your orders year round!
Insulation & Ice Packs:
Our cold packaging add-on includes insulated panels & ice packs to help create a cooler environment during transit. While these added reinforcements helps provide the best chance for your order to arrive unmelted, it’s important to remember that cold packaging is not a guarantee* against melting. Once your package leaves our facility, it may be exposed to conditions beyond our control, such as high temperatures, carrier delays & extended transit times.
That’s why we offer cold packaging year round — to help protect sensitive products like chocolate, caramel & coatings from temperature swings in transit. If the ice packs arrive melted by the time your package arrives, rest assured knowing that they’ve already done their job by helping lower the internal temperature of your package during shipment!
*Please note: Stover & Company does not offer refunds or replacements for products that melt during shipping, with or without cold packaging. Please consider this carefully before placing your order.
How much do I need?
Our system automatically calculates the appropriate amount of cold packaging needed based on the total weight of chocolate & caramel products in your shopping cart, so there’s no guesswork required!
Plan ahead for Delivery Days:
Once your package leaves our facility, it may be exposed to extreme conditions we can’t control, including temperatures over 100°F in some shipping facilities. Please note, our cold packaging add-on is designed to handle temperatures between 80–90°F for up to 72 hours, but after that, the risk of melting increases significantly.
To help keep your order in the best condition possible:
What If My Chocolate Melts in Transit?
The good news — melted compounds & chocolate are still perfectly usable! Even if your chocolate arrives soft, misshapen or fully melted, it hasn’t gone bad. Most compound products are not perishable, so a little heat doesn’t spoil them, it simply changes their form. While your order may arrive soft, stuck together, or misshapen, it’s still completely safe to use & will perform just as intended once remelted.
If your chocolate does melt in transit, here’s what we always recommend:
We’re Here to Help:
Questions about your order? Looking for bulk chocolate solutions? Our team is always happy to assist! Contact us at info@stovercompany.com or 724.274.6314.
*Please note: Stover & Company does not offer refunds or replacements for products that melt during shipping, with or without cold packaging. Please consider this carefully before placing your order.
Warm weather & sweet treats don’t always mix. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of melting during transit, especially for chocolate, caramel & coating products. That’s why we highly recommend* adding our Protective Cold Packaging to your summer orders!
Our cold packaging add on includes insulated panels & ice packs to help create a cooler environment during transit. While it's important to remember that no solution is completely melt proof, this added layer of protection gives your order the best possible chance of arriving in top shape, even if the ice packs are melted by the time your package arrives.
We offer cold packaging year round & our system automatically calculates the appropriate amount based on your cart’s chocolate & caramel weight. No guesswork required!
Pro Tip: If your area regularly reaches 75°F or higher, we strongly recommend selecting cold packaging during checkout!
Plan Ahead for Delivery Days
Once your package leaves our facility, it may be exposed to extreme conditions we can’t control, including heat over 100°F in some areas. Our packaging is designed to handle temperatures between 80–90°F for up to 72 hours, but after that, the risk of melting increases significantly.
To keep your order in the best condition possible:
Select Express Shipping to reduce time in transit
Be ready to bring your package inside immediately
Store it in a cool, temperature controlled environment
Avoid leaving it outside or in direct sunlight
Please note: Stover & Company cannot be responsible for packages left unattended in hot conditions, or orders that melt in transit.
What If My Chocolate Melts in Transit?
Good news — melted compounds & chocolate are still perfectly usable! Even if your chocolate or compound arrives a little soft or fully melted, it hasn’t gone bad. Most compound products are not perishable, so a little heat won’t spoil them, it simply changes it's form. So while they may arrive soft, stuck together, or misshapen, they are still completely safe to use & will perform just as intended once remelted.
If your chocolate does melt in transit, here’s what we always recommend: Pour the melted chocolate onto a sheet of parchment paper, spread it out evenly, let it cool & set, then break it up into bark size pieces & store it like normal. Once it solidifies, you can use it just as you would any other chocolate — for melting, baking, dipping, or decorating.
A little melt doesn’t mean your order is ruined — just give it a little time to reset & you’ll be good to go!
*Please note we do not offer refunds or replacements for products that melt during shipping, with or without the cold packaging, so please consider this before placing your order.
PRO TIP: The best way to beat summer heat? Stock up early! Place your orders in the spring—before the temps begin to rise!
We’re Here to Help
Questions about your order? Looking for bulk chocolate solutions? Our team is always happy to assist: info@stovercompany.com | 724.274.6314
We invite you to join us at a sugar-coated paradise; The 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo!
As this sweet expo enters its eighth year, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo has firmly established itself as the sweet centerpiece of South Florida's baking & confectionery scene. Whether you're a seasoned baking professional, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or someone with a sweet tooth looking to explore a new world of flavors & techniques, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo promises an unforgettable experience!
At the heart of the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo you'll find a vendor hall, jam-packed with the sweetest suppliers & exhibitors in the industry!! From classic baking essentials to cutting-edge tools & innovations, you’re sure to find everything you need to elevate your baking game. Don’t miss your chance to shop your favorite online retailers in person!
In fact, you can even shop Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one at these booths:
Sweet Life Cake & Candy Supply (Booth #600)
The Dessert Depot (Booth #305)
But SoFlo isn't just an opportunity to shop your favorite brands—it's also a celebration of learning & creativity! Check out the long list of classes & workshops led by some of the most talented sugar artists & bakers in the business! SoFlo offers classes from beginner level to advanced, so get ready to roll up your sleeves, get hands-on, & discover the secrets behind stunning cake designs & mouthwatering candy creations!
We are proud to partner with SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo as the official chocolate sponsor for classes! With our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o'one lines featured in classrooms & VIP swag bags, attendees will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands firsthand.
Plus, Stover’s very own pastry chef, Daniela, will be teaching an advanced cakepop class featuring Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers! In this class, students will learn how to create My Little Pony Sculpted Cakepops!
Check out the full list of classes offered at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo HERE!
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Alicia will also be hosting a demonstration on the Do’s & Don'ts of Melting Chocolate. You won’t want to miss this live demo where you can ask all of your questions; register for our product demo HERE!
Keep an eye out for Stover & Company's products in action at various booths throughout the expo! From Daisy Makes (aka Sweet Team Member: Daisy Pops!) to Poppy Color, My Little Cake Pop & Yum Crumbs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one Deluxe Wafers shine in the hands of talented artists!
Whether you participate or just browse the contestants, you won’t want to miss the SoFlo Competition Room! This year’s theme is the ocean & we cannot wait to see the amazing creative treats that contestants will submit!
Want to try your hand at it? Register for this year’s SoFlo Competition HERE!
SoFlo offers the opportunity to connect with your favorite social media personalities, like Liz Marek from Sugar Geek Show & Liz Adams from Arty McGoo, immerse yourself in a world of creativity, & indulge your senses in a sweet weekend like no other!
Mark your calendars, gather your fellow baking enthusiasts, purchase your tickets & get ready for an unforgettable weekend in MIA as you visit your favorite corner of social media - IRL!
We can't wait to see you at the 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! Stover CEO Ryan, Alicia & Daniela will all be in attendance! We love getting to meet & chat with our customers, so be sure to stop us to say hello!
Summer 2022 is in full swing & the temperatures have rised significantly. We want to provide you tips so you are aware of how to handle your chocolate during the Summer & beat the heat!
If you live in an area with high heat & humidity, it may be affecting your chocolate. We want to give you as much information as we can to you to ensure your chocolate is away from the heat & moisture from the humidity. It's always good to make a note when you initially place your order to keep track of it.
Chocolate Ganache Truffles are the perfect quality treat to gift to someone and make for a delightful addition to any dessert table or celebration! Truffles are quality treats that are easy to make! It only requires four main ingredients; heavy cream, chocolate, vanilla extract and cocoa.
Couverture is the name that was given to a certain class of high-quality chocolate. Couverture chocolate is known as a higher-quality baking chocolate because it contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. Many bakers like about the quality is that it’s tempered with precision. When melted with proper tempering, this quality blend gives a more shiny appearance of the chocolate. Here at Stover & Company, our Eleven o'one Belgian Couverture Chocolate comes in five different variations, from our Thirty Three White to our Seventy Dark, you are sure to find the right high quality European taste for all of your treats!
