Dear Dave,I am presently in West Africa trying to tie down a supply line of hot pepper. Is there a standard for containers or specially lined drums that processors of pepper sauce use to deliver their product to their co-packer?Thanks,Marbue DennisMarbue:Mash is delivered in various containers, including tanker truck, rail tanker cars, 55-gallon drums (plastic or composite), and totes–wooden crates …
Making Hot Sauce in Switzerland
Hello:I’ve got a question. I’m from Switzerland, and I want to sell my own hot sauce. How can I do this?–What must I do, chemists and so on? –Can you tell me the way to sell sauce worldwide?Thank you very much.Mathias Mathias:That’s a lot of questions to answer. To get an overview of the industry and the steps you would need …
Chile Ristra Supplier needed
Hey Dave,Hope things are well with you. We’re setting up some displays at the Gourmet Products Show and I am looking for some products. Do you know of good suppliers or manufacturers of chile ristras? Also would love one of your cookbooks to use in display. We’re setting up displays for emerging cuisines…one of which of course is Latin.–Michelle MoranAssociate …
Trying to find Cal-Compack
Dear Dave,Years ago I knew of company called Cal-Compack that purveyed chile products in large volume. Is this company still in business? If so, does it have a website, and what is its address?Thanks,ChiliDudeChiliDude:Cal-Compack is now Gilroy Foods. See www.gilroyfoods.com–Dave
Generic Buffalo Wings Sauce Supplier wanted
Dear Dave,I’m from the Philippines and I’m trying to locate a chile sauce manufacturer for a buffalo wings business I’m planning. The Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing sauce looks good but it costs too much. Do you know of any manufacturer that can supply me with generic buffalo wings sauces? Thank you very much and more power to you.–EdEd:Your best option …