Many wholesellers will not ship chocolate in the hot weather.
You will have to plan ahead, and double bag and freeze chocolate
for use in warmer months. Just remember to thaw thoroughly, while
it is still bagged. No air into the frozen chocolate, or it will condence
into water, and you will have one large chocolate mess...unusable for
melting or dipping.

"Linus" > wrote in message
...
> My wife and I are in the early stages of opening a retail location
> that will feature quality chocolates and candy.
>
> Can anyone recommend some wholesalers and particular brands of
> chocolate that are of excellent quality and also value.
>
> I am in the SouthEast region and am concerned with chocolate melting
> during summer months, especially during shipping. How is the problem
> combatted?
> -Linus
>