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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:

• 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

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!

Keep Your Chocolate Safe Even in the Heat

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

From home bakers to manufactures, Stover & Company supplies all businesses, big & small. Looking for a couple pounds of chocolate for cakepops, strawberries & more? How about a bulk order of Callebaut? Or even sprinkles for your treats? You can find it all here at stovercompany.com! 

On top of our  Sweet Shoppe Compound Chocolate Coating Wafers, our Sweet Shoppe line offers nonpareils as well! Decorating anything and everything from cakesicles to cupcakes the possibilities are endless! 

After you pull out your phone and type in “wholesale bakery supply distributor near me,” you’re going to have to qualify that search with a little bit of extra research before you settle on a seller. While you might have one down the block, AP flour and granulated sugar just aren’t going to cut it - especially for a professional baker with a multitude of special needs and requirements.

Whichever type of business you own, whether that be simply making yummy desserts like cupcakes, pastries, cookies, or things of that nature or a fancy chocolatier shop specializing in handmade chocolate creations, consider choosing Stover & Company are your default wholesale cake supplies distributors.

At Stover & Company, we are always happy to provide business owners with the resources they need to run their bakeries as efficiently as possible, starting with the kitchen. We want you to know what materials and ingredients you need to keep your bakery running smoothly. When you are shopping from wholesale bakery distributors, you want to keep an eye out for all of these supplies.

A huge aspect of running a successful bakery business is regularly purchasing all of the wholesale bakery supplies you need in order to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You want your business to have a considerable amount of high-quality baking supplies that will be used either on a daily basis or for certain occasions. Finding yourself low or completely out of some ingredients and bakery supplies can spell trouble for a normal workday. 

As you are gathering all of the bakery supplies you need to keep your business moving, you are most likely going to prioritize certain ingredients and wholesale baking supplies over others. Those being the essentials of flour, sugar, baking powder, and so on. Of course, this makes complete sense, seeing as those are the most basic ingredients you need in order to bake. It is understandable that you will want to make sure that you have those ingredients first before you think about other things. 

Much like in your own home, when it is time to start buying ingredients for the kitchen, you have to first write up your shopping list. You will want to stay organized and write everything down so you will not miss a thing. However, it is much more troublesome when you forget your bakery supplies than when you forget something for your home. Just when you are making your shopping list of wholesale baking ingredients, you want to include everything that you would possibly need to work with when creating your lovely baked goods.