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Wowsa! Lots of Updates!

2011-01-07T05:43:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
First off, long time since we've blogged {shame on us!} We honestly have a good excuse..we've been making and shipping all of that Spoonfudge! you guys have ordered!

Anyhow, we'll start off with the updates from newest to oldest.

Our latest order window opens TODAY! Yeppers, the Valentine's Day order window opens up today with 15 flavors. We're offering:
Champagne & Roses
Plain Chocolate
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate Caramel
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate Caramallow
Mexican Cocoa Zing!
Ginger Pear
Passion Fruit
Lavender
Raspberry Cheesecake
Chocolate Chili
White Chocolate Coffee Crunch
PB&J (Strawberry)

A slight hint for those who follow our blog....there *could* be a special offer popping up on our Facebook fan page.

Next, if you haven't already heard...we are finally possibly making some progress on increasing the shelf life of Spoonfudge! We sent off samples to a food consulting group and we hope to have some results by the end of this month. That means THIS order window could benefit from the extended shelf life!

We are now offering UPS shipping.

Lastly, (and really, this isn't the *last* update...we're just skipping a whole lot of stuff to keep this post semi-short) for now on we'll no longer include receipts in outgoing orders. Instead, a packing slip that contains no pricing and no invoice-to information will be included. This will help assure gift orders and secret-pal orders are kept appropriate.

So, make sure you keep a close eye on our Facebook fan page and don't miss out on this order window!

Yummm,

Win a FREE Year of Spoonfudge!

2010-09-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

Hiya Spoonfudge! Fans,

Good news! We've been accepting orders for jars of our fabulous Spoonfudge! since September 3, 2010 and will continue to accept them until September 17, 2010. Orders placed will ship no later than October 13.

This order window we are offering 15 flavors! You can click HERE to view the flavors descriptions and ingredients.

Buttered Rum Bananas
Plain Chocolate
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate Caramel
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate Caramallow
Mexican Cocoa Zing! (cinnamon)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
White Chocolate Peach Champagne
Cinnamon Roll
White Chocolate Pineapple
Pralines and Cream
Chocolate Mint
White Chocolate

We also wanted to let you know about the sweepstakes we are running! We are giving away a full year of Spoonfudge! to one lucky person! This will consist of two jars shipped to the winner (free of charge) for each order window we have next year! We guarantee you'll receive at least 16 jars through the year (and maybe even more). Plus, you'll be the envy of every chocolate lover on this planet. While you can't put a value on such an AMAZING prize, we figure it is worth around $175 including shipping. You can visit our website to enter: www.spoonfudge.com OR you can visit the entry page directly by clicking HERE.

Well, that covers it all. As always, if you have any questions just let us know. We are here to assist you. And remember, we do fundraisers, custom orders (including custom labels), and wholesale.

Thanks for your support!

Yummm,

Order Window is Open!

2010-05-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the season again; Spoonfudge! time. Our first order window of the summer is now open. We will be accepting orders from today, May 23, until May 30. Orders placed will ship no later than June 21.

This order window we are offering 14 flavors! You can click HERE to view the flavors and ingredients or check out the offerings below.
White Chocolate Rose
Cappaccino
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate Caramallow
Mexican Cocoa Zing (cinnamon)
Blueberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecake
PB&J (Strawberry)
White Chocolate Lemon
Chocolate Mint
Chocolate Coconut

We also wanted to remind you of some recent developments!

Our site now calculates shipping. Simply enter your postal code during the checkout process to receive your custom shipping quote.
We are offering FREE shipping on orders over $75.
You can now purchase single jars of our delicious Spoonfudge!

Well, that covers it all. As always, if you have any questions just let us know. We are here to assist you. And remember, we do fundraisers, custom orders (including custom labels), and wholesale.

Yummm,

Did you know...

2010-03-23T19:43:00.000-07:00

that Spoonfudge! is just as or MORE healthy (and less fattening) than other chocolate products out there?

Now, we are by no means the FDA or any of that stuff and they haven't checked into our statements BUT just take a gander at the nutrition labels for yourself!

Check out a few comparisons below:

All comparisons made using publicly available nutritional facts data. All serving sizes have been adjusted to 1 oz. Some figures have been rounded slightly

First up, brownies. This is a recipe we pulled from a popular recipe sharing site. Spoonfudge! wins in all categories (sometimes by ENORMOUS amounts.)

Next up, Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate. Spoonfudge! and the Dark Chocolate seem pretty evenly matched. Spoonfudge! does win out in some more important areas but we called this one a draw.

Last on our list, Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate. Spoonfudge! did a little better on this one than the dark chocolate. It still didn't win in all categories but it took the majority.

As you can see, Spoonfudge! fares pretty well when it comes to the "health" aspect of it. By no means are we telling you no more chocolate or brownies. We are just trying to say that Spoonfudge! isn't nearly as unhealthy as it is perceived.

So, feel less guilty the next time you pull out that cute little spoon and dig in.

Contest Alert

2010-03-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

If you aren't a Facebook Fan of Spoonfudge! then you are missing out on SOOOO much. We have littles blurbs and post announcements. Every once in a while you might even see a contest; like now!

Head on over to Facebook by clicking the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/CanYouSayYum?v=feed&story_fbid=106036422752175
Comment on that post with what you think the weight of our latest outgoing orders was. Guesses should be in pound, ounces format (2lb, 7oz). Guesses should be between 50lbs and 500 lbs. Whoever is the closest wins! Winner announced April 1st.

If you are the winner you get a gift certificate for two jars of Spoonfudge! (just cover shipping). How awesome is that?

Don't waste time; get on over there.

What's New at Spoonfudge!

2010-02-20T08:19:00.000-08:00

With the most recent order out the door, we've received tons of feedback from out customers. Our goal is to completely satisfy all of our clients and with your feedback we hope to do just that.

Some of the things that you all suggested were:
Shipment Notifications
Separate Packaging for the FREE Samples
Flavors with Nuts (Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts, etc.)

We heard you! These things are all being taken care of. You'll notice that all orders that go out this order window will receive a shipment notification! You'll also notice that any samples included in your boxes will be packaged separately from your actual order. And, for all of you nut fans out there, we are working hard to satisfy your desires! A flavor with almonds is in the works and we are hoping to have a flavor with pecans, walnuts, and other nuts available in the very near future.

We really DO care what our customers think and we are committed to satisfy all of our customers! So, if you have any suggestions, PLEASE let us know! You can comment on this post, email us at sales@spoonfudge.com, post on our Facebook fan page, send us a tweet on Twitter, or even us the "feedback" tab on the left hand side of our website. Whatever suggestion you make, we promise to do whatever we can to make it happen.

Until next time,
Yummmm!

Fundraising, Wholesale, and Custom Orders!

2010-01-20T08:36:00.000-08:00

Spoonfudge! is delicious; no doubt about it. Coming in over 35 flavors (with new ones added weekly) there is something for everyone! Why not put that awesomeness to your advantage?

Fundraising
Spoonfudge! loves doing fundraisers! Getting to help out organizations such as schools, daycares, girl scouts, church groups, youth groups, and any other group puts a smile on our face (that partnered with the fact that we've spread the "Spoonfudge!" bug!) If your group is interested in having a Spoonfudge! fundraiser, please contact us! Spoonfudge! is offered in convenient two packs that come complete with spoons which retail at only $11.95-$14.95 (you set the price!) Your percentage is calculated on a tiered basis with a minimum of 40 sets required. The more you sell, the more you earn! Plus, Spoonfudge! offer convenient features such as custom labeling, order separation, etc. Plus, we provide all of the order forms and catalogs. Visit our FUNDRAISING page for more details.

Wholesale
Currently Spoonfudge! is not available for wholesale. Our shelf life is currently only 1-3 months. However, we are working diligently to change this number for the better without adding any harsh preservatives. If you are interested in wholesale Spoonfudge! we suggest you join our MAILING LIST so that you'll be one of the first to know when our wholesale program goes live! When our program does go live, our product will have a shelf life of 3-6 months (conservatively) and will be complete with genuine UPCs (barcodes) for use in larger retail markets. Spoonfudge! carries a minimum $1,000,000 USD product liability insurance and all products are prepared and packaged in a licensed commercial kitchen. We will have very competitive pricing, delivery, and payment options available with a range of minimum order quantities. We will also be offering area exclusivity with certain minimum orders. Custom flavor formulations will be available to our wholesale customers with flavor exclusivity options.

Custom Orders
Spoonfudge! gladly accepts custom orders! Custom orders should consist of at least 10 jars of each requested flavor with a minimum of 30 jars total (only 15 sets.) Custom orders of stock flavors retail at our regular price of $11.95 and the entire order will ship for a flat rate of $10.50! This price also includes some customization of the labels. Custom orders should be placed 4 weeks in advance of the required delivery date.

Spoonfudge! is also more than happy to develop a custom flavor for you! Custom flavor formulations cost $50 and an additional $25 for each revision. Each fee includes the shipment of a jar of the custom flavor direct to your door for sampling and feedback. Custom flavor formulation requests should be submitted at least 8 weeks in advanced of the required delivery date.

If you have any questions about the programs above, please email sales@spoonfudge.com.

Happy Spoonfudging!

Promote Spoonfudge!

2010-01-18T00:11:00.000-08:00

We completely understand! You don't want others eating all the Spoonfudge! However, we PROMISE that we can make as much as you need. So, without further ado, start spreading the word! Tell your friends, family, co-works, doctor, hair person....tell everyone.

We even have some of these nice little banners that you can put on your website or blog or Facebook or MySpace or whatever!

You can check 'em out at www.spoonfudge.com/banners.html .

We really appreciate you spreading the word! And just think, you could be making someone else's life more complete!

For now....

The Extras!

2010-01-17T20:47:00.000-08:00

So, Spoonfudge! is a HUGE supporter of the handmade movement! This all in mind, we went searching for a way to support the handmade/indie community. Well, we've decided on it! Each and every box of Spoonfudge! that leaves our facility will be contain samples from other companies (with the Spoonfudge!, or course.)

This allows you, as our customer, to receive your delicious Spoonfudge! along with specials offers, small samples, and even full sized products made by other companies! You get free stuff, we get to support the handmade community, and the handmade community gets free advertising; we all WIN! No need to worry about cross-contamination. All samples are packaged in think heat seal bags that won't let anything in or out :-).

If, by some chance, you don't want these free samples and coupons from other companies simply leave us a note during the checkout process!

If you are a business who would like to include your products in out-going shipments of Spoonfudge! then email us at sales (at) spoonfudge.com. Including your products in Spoonfudge! packages will not cost you a dime and it won't cost your potential customers extra, either! Just keep in mind, you are responsible for your samples! You must make sure they are labeled properly (if they aren't, we can't ship them.) You are also responsible for any traffic or feedback you gain from these samples going out (be it good or bad.) Also, samples that won't travel well (leaky bottles, melting issues, etc) will NOT ship! Last, but not least, you are responsible for getting the samples to us! Oh, and don't forget, every time that you send samples you get a coupon for a free set of Spoonfudge!

If you have any questions let us know!

New Blog Design!

2010-01-17T19:06:00.000-08:00

Our new blog design is done! Expect new posts in the coming days. We've got lots to talk about including upcoming order windows, Spoonfudge! gift sets, new flavor offerings, charities for us to donate to, and more!

Follow our blog and check back often for new posts!

Coming Soon!

2010-01-13T00:38:00.000-08:00

We are working hard to get our blog up and running! Please check back 1/16/10 for an updated status!

Thanks for your patience!