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As summer approaches & temperatures start to soar, ordering chocolate for your business comes with one major challenge—keeping it from melting during transit.
At Stover & Company, we strive to deliver a perfect chocolate experience to our customers, regardless of the current weather conditions. That's why we offer our Protective Cold Packaging Add-on option to protect your order.
Calling all confectionery enthusiasts & aspiring chocolatiers! The Retail Confectioners International (RCI) Annual Convention & Expo is just around the corner & we are so excited to announce that Stover & Company will be exhibiting for the first time ever!
RCI’s annual events are like no other in the confectionery world. These events provide a unique platform for confectioners to connect, share ideas & explore new products coming to market. This year’s RCI convention will take place in Milwaukee, WI on June 13 & 14, 2023.
Here are three reasons why we think you should attend:
We invite you to join us at RCI at no cost! Use promo code 2023AC for FREE admission to RCI’s 2- day Expo when you register online at www.retailconfectioners.org/annual. Offer expires Jun 9, 2023. Not redeemable on-site.
So, mark your calendars & make sure to attend the 2023 RCI Convention & Expo. Be sure to stop by our booth #108 for FREE SAMPLES!
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you're in the chocolate business, you know how important it is to find a reliable & efficient chocolate provider. That's where a multiservice distributor like Stover & Company comes in. We offer a wide range of services, from small parcel sales & pallets of chocolate, to co-packing & private labeling with custom packing! We have everything you need to provide your customers with a wide range of products. Stover & Company is your one-stop-shop, here to help you streamline your chocolate needs & improve your services & sales.
Donuts (or doughnuts) are a popular dessert that are often considered to be a breakfast pastry. These round pieces of dough with an open center, are either fried or baked to fluffy perfection then are usually topped with a sweet detail.
When looking to make your own donuts, you can decide between using a recipe from scratch or starting with a premade mix.
If you’re looking into purchasing commercial pre-made donut mixes, you’re probably doing large scale baking, out of a bakery or donut shop. Using commercial donut mix allows you to increase your productivity & keep your costs down without sacrificing the quality of your donuts!
Have you ever wondered if the chocolate you are using is real chocolate or not? This is a common question that we hear a lot.
There are two different types of chocolate: Couverture Chocolate (aka real chocolate) & Compound Chocolate (better known as candy melts or chocolate coating).
Ready to dive into the couverture chocolate world, but overwhelmed by the idea of tempering? We’re here to help!
Similar to baking, when tempering you must follow precise steps in order to achieve optimal results. We cannot emphasize this enough. There is no room for error when it comes to tempering chocolate.
We’ve put together a set of simple instructions to help you learn to temper the easy way!
Whether you are new to the world of chocolate or you’ve been in the industry for decades, Merckens is a brand name that stands out & is familiar to all. Merckens Chocolate has been a leader amongst other confectionery brands for over a century. The brand houses an array of products from chocolate coatings, confectionery coatings, & caramel.
The most popular product that Merckens carries is their line of confectionery coatings. Their compound coatings are a staple in every treat maker’s pantry!
Our customers often ask us similar questions about these products; how to melt Merckens chocolate? If Merckens carries real chocolate? Is Merckens chocolate gluten free? Do candy melts expire? What’s the difference between candy melts & chocolate?
Candy melts are a common ingredient for home bakers as most people find them pretty easy to work with since they do not require tempering. This means you can melt them right in the microwave (or in a double boiler) to effortlessly make professional quality chocolate candies right at home.
But that doesn’t mean that candy melts always work the way we expect them to. After all, you came here looking for tips on how to thin candy melts so that must mean your compound chocolate is too thick to dip your treats. This is a common issue amongst treat makers & we have different solutions for you, but first, let’s talk about what can be causing this.
Having a reliable & tasty chocolate chip cookie recipe on hand is a MUST for any baker. If you don’t have one, then stop what you’re doing & print this page!! You’re going to want to hold this recipe tight for years to come!
This tried & true recipe creates the most perfect extra large chocolate chip cookies with golden crispy edges & a soft chewy center. Whether you're making a batch of cookies for one… or need dozens for an upcoming event, this recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
As a family owned & operated business, we understand that you’re constantly looking for ways to cut costs for your business. Stover & Company is here to help with our large selection of industry quality products at affordable prices.
The best way to keep your business costs down, is buying your ingredients in bulk.
The word bulk can be defined differently depending on who you ask. So when do you know it’s the right step for you?
