BBDC: Dessert of the Month Club, Gourmet Food Gift
Artisans Apply
Black Box Dessert Club is an indulgent brand looking to change the way people eat their sweet treats by tracing the source of where our food comes from. We select producers and products based on a an array of criteria, which you can find below.
PURE INGREDIENTS Guidelines
PACKAGING
Our Artisans Are:
- Bakers, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, confectioners and dessert makers. We love burgers and tomato sauce, but we're after sweet treats only.
- A small business that started with passion. The owner(s) directly produce the food or manage production hands-on.
- Limited distribution in great specialty and natural stores. If you are nationwide, its only specialty retailers that share our same mission.
- Personal touch. It's your creation or recipe.
- Yummy factor. You have great reviews or are approved by our tasting panel.
- Are a formal "Business" You need to be licensed, adhere to health regulations, and have insurance.
- No high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) Natural ingredients with no artificial colors or flavors (natural colors are welcome, hello beet juice!). Minimal coloring for decoration may be accepted if no substitute exists.
- No transfats
- No genetically modified (GMO) products No nitrates
- No antibiotics (in meat products)
WE ALSO LOVE
- Local ingredients OR ingredients where the source is known
- Very unique in the category
- Addresses a dietary need? (raw, vegan, gluten free etc)
- Packaging appeal
- Fair and sustainably produced
While we don't have specific packaging requirements, we do seek out brands with unique and high quality design as well as making sure you can pack and ship to keep the product in perfect shape and freshness.
Our customers love eco-friendly packaging, whether recycled, recyclable, or minimalist. That all adds additional value and selling points to your product.
Think you have what it takes? Please use our CONTACT page above and get in touch with us. We love hearing from artisans just like you!
