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Tariff-Proof Candy Supply—Texas-Made, Delivered in Days
Picture this: your shelves stay full, your margins stay put, and no container ship half-a-world away can wreck your promo calendar. That’s life when your candy comes straight out of Texas, not a port in Shenzhen. We cook, cure, bag, and ship from Red Oak—so tariffs, ocean delays, and midnight “price-adjustment” emails vanish. If you’re ready for candy that moves as fast as your sell-through, keep reading.
The Problems You Deal With Every Day
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Late boats. A vendor swears the container is “one week out.” You’ve heard it before.
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Tariff shocks. Many China candies still get hit with a 25 % Section 301 tax on arrival.
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Slow packaging. Overseas pouches can take 3–6 weeks from art approval to delivery.
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Rush art changes. Your promo calendar doesn’t wait for printers on the other side of the world.
What We Do in Red Oak, Texas —and Why It Helps You
| What We Make or Control | How We Do It | Why It Matters to You |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal candy from scratch | Formulated, cooked, and cured in-house. | We dial in color and crunch for exclusive SKUs and holiday packs. |
| Freeze-dried candy with U.S. inputs | 99 % of base candy is American-made. | Short, tariff-proof supply chain; quick re-orders. |
| 1 % Japan import | Only for Kawaii Krunch. | Stays duty-free under U.S.–Japan rules—full transparency. |
| On-site digital press | Food-safe labels printed here. | Art approved Monday → bags on the line Wednesday. |
| Price lock | Wholesale hasn’t moved in 18 months. | Your margin math stays solid—no “tariff surcharge” e-mails. |
Hard Numbers Buyers Ask For
| Metric | Our Stat | Why You Care |
|---|---|---|
| PO → Pallet (stock flavors) | 2 weeks avg* | Keep shelves full and promos on time. |
| Private-label launch | ≈ 3 weeks | Hit seasonal windows without panic. |
| Shelf life | 9–12 months sealed | Plenty of time for sell-through. |
| Capacity | 5,000 + units/week now; modular line lets us double fast. | Scale without hunting for new suppliers. |
* We aim for 2 week averages but are usually much faster
How This Plays Out on Your Floor
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Distributors & Wholesalers
Cut re-order time in half. Fresher candy = faster turns. -
Private-Label Teams
We match Pantone, load UPCs, and update art between line-review meetings. -
Club & Mass Retail
Landed cost stays fixed for the whole promo run—no container-ship roulette. -
Story on Every Bag
Texas-made, family-run, engineered for reliability—easy for sales staff to pitch.
Quick FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Minimum order? | 24 bags per flavor. Easy entry, easy scaling. |
| Custom shapes/flavors? | We 3-D-print our molds. Bring an idea, we’ll prototype fast. |
| Certifications? | GoTexan, bone-char-free sugar, full food-safety docs on file. |
| New artwork timeline? | Approve Monday → press Wednesday → ship next Monday. |
Ready to Swap Guesswork for Guarantees?
If you need pallets of branded crystal candy—or a turnkey private-label line that never sets foot in a cargo hold—contact us. We’ll lock the schedule, lock the price, and keep your shelves happy.
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