“BUT I’VE NEVER ROASTED FRESH NUTS BEFORE.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?”
YOU PARTNER WITH EXPERIENCE.
YOU PARTNER WITH CONFIDENCE.
YOU PARTNER WITH CALICO COLLEGE.
Calico Cottage invented the fresh fudge, made-in-store experience back in 1964.
Since then, we took that success and built the same business model for cooking up fresh-roasted glazed nuts. And just like fudge, we developed the most comprehensive, proven, turnkey program in the business to help retailers like you – across the country and around the world! — yield some of the MOST PROFITABLE MARGINS they’ve ever earned. Roasting and glazing fresh nuts in-store.
"YEAH, BUT WHY 'GO' NUTS?"
BECAUSE CUSTOMERS LOVE 'EM!!!
WHAT'S YOUR GOAL?
MORE REPEAT CUSTOMERS in your store!
WHAT'S YOUR GOAL?
INCREASED SALES across all your merchandise.
WHAT'S YOUR GOAL?
BIGGER PROFITS, with new reasons to spend!
NUT TESTIMONIAL:
Nicole Bucher – Calico Customer Since 2007
“OKAY. CALICO COTTAGE. YOU’VE GOT MY ATTENTION.
TELL ME MORE.”
TURN RETAIL PAINS INTO PROFITABLE GAINS.
GO NUTS WITH
CALICO COTTAGE!
NUTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST!
LOW IN-STORE TRAFFIC?
NUTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST!
Low foot traffic is the death knell for retail. The results are devastating to your bottom line, not to mention your business:
• stuck inventory
• bored employees
• costly liquidations
But the delicious aroma of fresh-roasted nuts, right in your store, perks up your staff and piques customer interest. They’ll wander inside — curious, hungry and ready to shop.
“The first day we started roasting nuts, customers started asking: “What smells so good?” I knew right away we were onto something.”
NUTS MAKES SHOPPERS EXPLORE AND SPEND.
MORE BROWSING THAN SHOPPING?
Local shops like yours need an edge to compete, especially against the chain stores. But fresh glazed nuts is a retail gamechanger, one that can keep your store a step or two ahead, by leveraging…
- new trends
- seasonal interests
- regional customs and culture
… in ways that leave big and slow businesses behind. By the time they react, the market has moved on. But you’re keeping pace and winning each day.
“You give them a sample, they buy a bag, and then they shop the rest of the store as they eat. It works every time.”
NUTS PUTS THE “ACTION” IN TRANSACTION.
UNENGAGED CUSTOMERS?
You’re always on the lookout for curiosities that will spark
shopper interest and hold their attention. But who has the time or money to
attend every gift and trade show each year. Or scan every vendor catalog? Each
day, the grind is the same…
- coax in customers
- get them to linger
- interact in genuine ways
This is why serving delicious nuts, fresh-roasted and glazed,
is an ideal retail solution. It’s a conversation starter and effective sales
closer, profitable in every way — and storewide. Here’s why.
“SHOPPERS WHO WOULDN’T NORMALLY ENGAGE, STRIKE UP CONVERSATIONS WITH MY STAFF. AND WHAT’S IN THEIR HANDS? A BAG OF WARM AND DELICIOUS NUTS.”
Trouble attracting more shoppers?
Fudge lures them in!
When in-store traffic is slow, frustration runs BIG. As a retailer, that’s no secret. The consequences are bad for business as well as your bottom line. You’re stuck with:
- Stale Inventory
- Wasted Labor
- Forced Markdowns
But offering a unique product like fresh-made fudge differentiates your business, and it gives shoppers a compelling reason to visit, enjoy and come back for more. What other single product does all that?
“FUDGE HAS INCREASED OUR BUSINESS, AND PEOPLE COME BACK TIME AND AGAIN. DAY IN AND DAY OUT, FUDGE IS ONE OF OUR TRAFFIC BUILDERS, AND WE’RE HAPPY WITH OUR SALES."
Trouble turning browsers into buyers? Fudge makes 'em linger longer and buy.
It’s not easy to compete against the big chain stores. But fudge can give you an edge that lets you stand toe-to-toe. Fudge lets you flex and double-down on…
- Shifting Trends
- Seasonal Celebrations
- Local Lore and Culture
… in ways that big businesses just can’t match. And when you connect, you’re consistently winning. Every day, every month, every year.
“SAMPLING FUDGE IS THE BEST MEET AND GREET IN THE BUSINESS. OUR CUSTOMERS LOVE IT AND IT’S PART OF THE EXPERIENCE. THEY’RE HAPPIER AND SPENDING MORE TIME IN-STORE SINCE WE ADDED FUDGE.”
Trouble engaging with customers? Fudge transforms transactions into interactions.
You’re always on the hunt for more interesting products. But who has the time, energy or resources to travel to gift and trade shows all over the country or browse product catalogs till you’re cross-eyed? Yet, you still need to…
- Draw More Customers
- Get Them to Linger
- Allow You to Engage and Sell
Fresh-made fudge is the answer to your troubles, and our one-of-a-kind fudge program is the industry’s only proven solution.
“THE FLAVOR OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS. WE’RE ALWAYS INTRODUCING NEW RECIPES WHICH KEEPS IT FUN AND EXCITING.”
Trouble attracting more shoppers?
Fudge lures them in!
When in-store traffic is slow, frustration runs BIG. As a retailer, that’s no secret. The consequences are bad for business as well as your bottom line. You’re stuck with:
- Stale Inventory
- Wasted Labor
- Forced Markdowns
But offering a unique product like fresh-made fudge differentiates your business, and it gives shoppers a compelling reason to visit, enjoy and come back for more. What other single product does all that?
“FUDGE HAS INCREASED OUR BUSINESS, AND PEOPLE COME BACK TIME AND AGAIN. DAY IN AND DAY OUT, FUDGE IS ONE OF OUR TRAFFIC BUILDERS, AND WE’RE HAPPY WITH OUR SALES.”
Trouble turning browsers into buyers? Fudge makes ’em linger longer and buy.
It’s not easy to compete against the big chain stores. But fudge can give you an edge that lets you stand toe-to-toe. Fudge lets you flex and double-down on…
- Shifting Trends
- Seasonal Celebrations
- Local Lore and Culture
… in ways that big businesses just can’t match. And when you connect, you’re consistently winning. Every day, every month, every year.
“SAMPLING FUDGE IS THE BEST MEET AND GREET IN THE BUSINESS. OUR CUSTOMERS LOVE IT AND IT’S PART OF THE EXPERIENCE. THEY’RE HAPPIER AND SPENDING MORE TIME IN-STORE SINCE WE ADDED FUDGE.”
Trouble engaging with customers? Fudge transforms transactions into interactions.
You’re always on the hunt for more interesting products. But who has the time, energy or resources to travel to gift and trade shows all over the country or browse product catalogs till you’re cross-eyed? Yet, you still need to…
- Draw More Customers
- Get Them to Linger
- Allow You to Engage and Sell
Fresh-made fudge is the answer to your troubles, and our one-of-a-kind fudge program is the industry’s only proven solution.
“THE FLAVOR OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS. WE’RE ALWAYS INTRODUCING NEW RECIPES WHICH KEEPS IT FUN AND EXCITING.”
“REALLY? NUTS CAN DO ALL THAT?”
IT’S MORE THAN JUST NUTS.
CALICO CREATED A COMPLETE RETAIL PROGRAM.
SOUP-TO-NUTS. (WITHOUT THE SOUP.)
IT’S EASY, PROFITABLE AND PROVEN TO WORK.
NOT JUST ANYWHERE — EVERYWHERE!
76% PROFIT MARGINS OR MORE!
Look around your store. Except for that fresh fudge counter (if you happen to be a Calico customer!), what other product draws customers in, makes them happy and chatty, and offers irresistible varieties to enjoy. And what other product…
- CONSISTENTLY DELIVERS
- 76% PROFIT MARGINS
- OR HIGHER?
“In just the first year, I made $xx,xxx on just nuts – and that’s on top of what I do with fresh fudge. That’s why I stick with Calico. No one else comes close.”
Build Revenue All Year
Shoppers sample your fudge and buy some for now. When that piece is gone, they buy more to go. And when that’s gone, they come back for more. Coming and going, you’re sales keep growing, and revenue continues to increase through:
- One-to-One Personalized Retail Experiences
- Impulse Purchases that Boost Basket Size
- Fudge Sharing, Gift-Giving and Unique Party Favors
Plus, Calico’s end-to-end fudge program offers multiple options for presenting, packaging and selling your fudge in any retail environment. And just like that, you’re earning revenue, profitably, year-round.
“Seasonal sales and holiday merchandise comes and goes, but everyone craves fudge all year long."
BOOST REVENUE ALL YEAR
Nuts work a lot like fudge, which is why we created this complementary program. It’s all about sampling. Creating the moment. And keeping sales and revenue flowing, through…
- one-to-one personalized retail experiences
- impulse purchases that build cart sizes
- encouraging shoppers to also buy nuts to-go
Plus, our end-to-end glazed nut program offers multiple options for presenting, packaging and selling your nuts in any retail environment. And just like fudge, you’re earning revenue, profitably, year-round.
“Nuts sell all year long. Seasons and holidays help grow my numbers. But yearlong, I’m moving nuts.”
MAKE FRESH MEMORIES
Our nut program has all the ingredients you need to create a true social experience in your store. First comes the sampling, then the sharing, and then they continue to explore other merchandise. Just like fresh-made fudge in your store, nuts creates a unique atmosphere for…
- stirring up nostalgic feelings
- recalling happy images of younger days
- creating new memories with every bagful
Become the talk of your boardwalk, main street or district, and a favorite destination for tourists and locals. Bag after bag, your reputation will grow, and so will your ticket sales.
“It’s like nuts and selfies go hand in hand. It’s heartwarming to see families having so much fun in my store, and interacting with my team.”
SWEETEN YOUR BRAND
In retail, branding is the name of the game. So, we created a private label program to help you build your own brand of premium glazed nuts. You make it. You bag it. You brand it your own. How?
- It’s your logo printed on the bag.
- It’s your store that customers buzz about.
- It’s your glazed nuts customers praise and crave.
However, head up. Don’t be fooled. Only ONE PARTNER has the
experience, the quality, the unwavering support, and the 360° retail formula to
make your nut program a true moneymaker. A unique, proven and profitable
success. Go nuts the Calico Cottage way!
“Every time I see customers walking around with our own branded bag of nuts, I think, ‘those are OUR nuts, with OUR name, circling around OUR town.”
Get up to 70% profit on each sale
Think for a second. Scan your inventory. What single product attracts shoppers in droves, gets them laughing and talking, offers hundreds of flavors, varieties and experiences — and, oh yes…
Consistently Delivers 70% Profit Margins or Higher?
If you’re not producing and selling fresh-made fudge, then believe us, you don’t have that product. But you can have it and the program that perfects it… with one easy phone call or contact.
“I DIDN’T BELIEVE THAT FUDGE COULD BRING IN THAT KIND OF PROFIT. AFTER A YEAR, I’M A BELIEVER. FUDGE IS CONSISTENTLY IN MY TOP 3 SELLING ITEMS AND IT IS THE PROFIT LEADER.”
Build Revenue All Year
Shoppers sample your fudge and buy some for now. When that piece is gone, they buy more to go. And when that’s gone, they come back for more. Coming and going, you’re sales keep growing, and revenue continues to increase through:
- One-to-One Personalized Retail Experiences
- Impulse Purchases that Boost Basket Size
- Fudge Sharing, Gift-Giving and Unique Party Favors
Plus, Calico’s end-to-end fudge program offers multiple options for presenting, packaging and selling your fudge in any retail environment. And just like that, you’re earning revenue, profitably, year-round.
“FUDGE IS SO VERSATILE, FROM SEASONAL FLAVORS TO GIFTING AND WHOLESALE, THE OPPORTUNITY IS THERE TO SELL YEAR-ROUND.”
Drive Traffic & Extend Dwell Times
Fudge is that rarest of unicorn products that helps sell EVERYTHING in your store. It creates a special feeling and a sweet atmosphere of…
- Family, Fun and Friendship
- Meeting New People and Sharing Stories
- Laidback Leisure that Loosens Wallets
You’ll see it happen right before your eyes. The hustle and bustle of shoppers slow down, they dwell longer and sales go up. It’s not rocket science. But it is smart math.
“FUDGE HAS TURNED OUR STORE TO A DESTINATION. WE POST ON SOCIAL AND PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS COMING IN ASKING FOR OUR FUDGE. ONCE THEY’RE HERE THEY ALWAYS BUY OTHER ITEMS.”
Serve Up Memories
There’s nothing quite like the social experience of sampling, sharing and devouring fudge that is fresh-made right before your eyes. Like no other product you can offer your customers, fudge has the power to…
- Stir Up Warm and Welcome Emotions
- Evoke a Craving for Bygone Days
- Create New Memories with Every Morsel
Turn your store into the talk of the town and a favorite destination for tourists, locals and communities nearby. They’ll be proud to support your business. Bite after bite.
“I see families sharing and laughing and taking photos, creating memories that will last a lifetime — right at my fudge counter.”
Enrich Your Brand
Your name. Your fame. Your gain. That’s the private label punch of building your own brand of irresistible, premium fudge. And since fudge is a confection, not a candy, the best way to sell it is freshly made, onsite, with your own branded label. This means…
- It’s Your Logo Printed on the Box
- It’s Your Store that Customers Buzz About
- It’s Your Fudge that People Praise and Crave
Only ONE PARTNER provides the product, the team and the complete program to make your fudge operation a moneymaking machine. A distinct, consistent and profitable success. The Calico Cottage way.
“NOT ONLY DO WE MAKE OUR OWN FRESH FUDGE, BUT IT’S BRANDED WITH OUR NAME. I LOVE THAT!”
“I NEVER KNEW NUTS COULD DO SO MUCH. BUT WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT CALICO?”
EXPERIENCE. QUALITY. EASE OF SUCCESS. WE TOOK EVERYTHING WE LEARNED ABOUT PROFITING WITH FUDGE AND WE DEVELOPED A NUT PROGRAM THAT HAS NO EQUAL. OR RIVAL.
"WHAT'S THE CALICO DIFFERENCE...?"
NO ONE MAKES IT EASIER TO SUCCEED!
The "So Easy!" Difference
Wait. You’re skeptical about how easy it could be to launch and maintain such a hugely profitable nut roasting and glazing operation from scratch? Well, we’ve got the successful customer base, worldwide, whose experiences will help set you right.
After inventing and perfecting the fresh-fudge-making model, we realized, hey, this would work perfectly for roasting and glazing fresh nuts, too. And it absolutely does. Our end-to-end program includes…
- comprehensive introductory training and onboarding
- supply of high-quality, world-class nut mixes and ingredients
- our patented nut roaster, warmers and supplies
- extensive marketing, merchandising and sales support
- ongoing in-store, online and video customer training
- boots-on-the-ground field support — national and international
Cottage nuts.
The “So Easy!” Difference
Not sure you can launch and maintain a successful and massively profitable fudge-making operation from scratch? We beg to differ — and so do thousands of Calico Cottage customers who profit every day worldwide.
As the creators of this unique business model, we have tested and perfected every step of this process to make your endeavor into fudge-making easy and rewarding, including…
- Comprehensive Onboarding Support and Training
- Industry-leading Fudge Mix and Key Ingredients
- Proprietary Fudge-Making Equipment and Supplies
- Extensive Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Support
- Ongoing In-Person and Online Customer Training
- Boots-on-the-Ground National and Global Field Support
Need even more inspiration? Read our Customer Success Stories, and then explore a Case Study or two, and see how other merchants just like you quickly became experiential retail experts through the selling power of fudge. Calico Cottage fudge.
The Support Difference
What’s first? You have to start with the finest nut ingredients, of course. (Although sadly, not all suppliers do. That’s a fact.) But how do we ensure long-term customer success? By empowering you with the smartest guidance and the most complete program. That’s what truly sets Calico apart. When you partner with us, we supply all you need, including…
- eye-catching in-store and out-of-store signage
- impactful marketing and merchandising tools
- engaging sales enablement programs
- clever promotional tips to prompt impulse purchases
- seasonal and holiday campaign elements yearlong
- extensive training and ongoing education
- a network of unrelenting service and support professionals
Sure, it’s our product. But it’s also our people. How our team of thorough and insightful experiential retail professionals help teach, guide and elevate your own.
The Support Difference
Success begins with the finest fudge ingredients. But it’s maintained long term with the smartest people and the most comprehensive support program. Our hard-earned insights and services continue to set Calico apart as the critical ingredient to your consistent sales and revenue. Count on us to provide every resource you need, and more, including:
- Eye-Catching In-Store and Out-of-Store Signage
- Impactful Marketing and Merchandising Tools
- Engaging Sales Enablement Programs
- Clever Promotional Tips for Impulse Purchases
- Seasonal and Holiday Campaign Elements Yearlong
- Extensive Training and Ongoing Education
- A Network of Unrelenting Service and Support Professionals
As the saying goes, it takes a village. And Calico puts you at the heart of town square, where folks just can’t get enough of your fudge!
The WOW Difference
What do we really mean by ‘wow’? For starters, how dedicated we are to your success. The 360° scope of our unparalleled program. The totality of ALL we do. That’s how we help YOU wow your customers, through…
- deep retail insight
- unparalleled quality
- nut science and innovation
- non-stop flavor exploration and creation
- invaluable sales IQ
- serving as your trusted single-source provider
- maintaining a consumer-driven feedback loop
Ready for even more wow? A 5-year study by Deloitte found that retailers who featured premium products saw revenue soar by over 80%, while price-based/price-balanced retailers demonstrated slow-to-flat growth. Nuts can be that premium product — and you, that top-selling retailer. Especially when you pair our proven nut program with our profitable fudge-making program. Then, you’ll really go nuts!
Let’s get YOUR WOW started right away!
The WOW Difference
What do we mean by WOW? First we WOW you with the 360° scope of our program, which, to this day, stands unrivaled. Then we teach you how to WOW your customers each and every day. In short, it’s the vast totality of ALL we do. That’s HOW Calico WOWs!
- Retail Insight
- Unparalleled Quality
- Fudge Science and Innovation
- In-Sync with the Latest Consumer Trends
- Non-Stop Flavor Exploration and Creation
- Invaluable Sales IQ
- Serving as your Trusted Single-Source Provider
Ready for more WOW? A 5-year study by Deloitte found that retailers who featured premium products saw revenue soar by over 80%, while price-based/price-balanced retailers demonstrated slow-to-flat growth. Fudge can be that premium product — and you, that profitable retailer.
Let’s get YOUR WOW started right away!
The Quality Difference
Just like our fudge, there are many good reasons why our nut program is simply the best. We use only the finest nuts, roasted and glazed to unmatched perfection, and sprinkled with plenty of wisdom and love. They’re premium. They’re proven. They sell!
Here’s why our nut program outperforms any other in the business…
- Not just premium, but sterilized nuts —
an additional step that Calico takes to ensure the safest products
- More whole nuts —
all nuts are prescreened before packing to remove broken pieces
- Easier roasting and glazing —
all-in-one nut mix includes heat-stable vanilla, ensuring perfect nuts every time
- Longer shelf life —
in nitrogen-flushed, foil-lined bags, our nuts stay fresh for up to a year
- Lot-tracking capabilities
each carton and bag is lot-coded, to ensure end-to-end traceability
Trust our knowledge. Rely on our support. Your team will be roasting and glazing the best-smelling, best-tasting fresh-made nuts your customers have ever had. Period.
The Quality Difference
There are good reasons why our top-secret fudge formulation hasn’t changed in over half a century. It’s made from only the finest ingredients, mixed to delectable perfection, and supported with lots of wisdom and love. It’s premium. It’s proven. It works!
Every rich, smooth and creamy bite is consistently off-the-charts amazing, batch after satisfying batch. Here’s why:
- We Start with a Formulation that has 60+ Years of Research Behind It
- We Source a Custom-Developed Sugar that we Perfected for Fudge
- We Combine a Proprietary Blend of Three Types of Cocoa Beans
- We Source Only Best-in-Class and Meticulously Tested Colors and Flavorings
- We Help you Establish a Quality Assurance Program to Guarantee Optimal Results
All told, and in no time at all, you and your team will be making the best-looking, best-tasting fudge that you and your customers have ever had. Period.
The Innovation Difference
To ensure true and lasting success for your customers, innovation must be more than just a goal. It has to be your mission, and vision. Your culture. At Calico Cottage, we are downright relentless in developing and launching bold new strategies for keeping nuts a consistent top-seller in your store.
What does innovation look like with Calico Cottage…?
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A SUPERIOR ROASTER WITH 7 U.S. PATENTS
EASE OF USE
- Digital Temperature Display
- Fully Automated Control Panel
- No-Stick Agitator
- Convenient Smart Clean Mode
The Innovation Difference
You cannot remain an industry leader if innovation doesn’t drive your mission and vision. At Calico Cottage, we are constantly exploring bold new ways to keep fudge not just relevant — BUT PREVALENT! — in an ever-evolving retail landscape. How?
OFFERING OVER 300 DECADENT FLAVORS — AND COUNTING — IS A GREAT PLACE TO START!
Plus, nothing proves more innovative than steadfast continuity. That’s right! We continue to demonstrate the courage and conviction to create new fudge flavors that produce results, time and time again. Put our innovation to work for you.
The Safety Difference
At Calico Cottage, food safety isn’t only ensured, it’s independently third-party certified. The food quality of our nut ingredients is our number one priority, ensuring your store’s brand reputation is never compromised. Our SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Certification is just the latest in our long and storied history of adhering to the most rigorous food safety standards.
How significant is our SQF Certification?
LESS THAN 1% OF ALL FOOD COMPANIES IN THE USA
ACHIEVE THIS LEVEL OF FOOD SAFETY, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.
Know this: No one else in the in-store, fresh-nut-roasting category has achieved and maintains this safety certification. No one. Year after year.
The Safety Difference
At Calico Cottage, food safety isn’t only ensured, it’s independently third-party certified. The quality and safety of our fudge ingredients is our number one priority, ensuring your store’s brand reputation is never compromised.
Our SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Certification is just the latest in our long and storied history of adhering to the most rigorous food safety standards.
No one else in the in-store fresh-fudge making category has achieved and maintains this safety certification. No one. Year after year. Click here to learn more.
The “So Easy!” Difference
Not sure you can launch and maintain a successful and massively profitable fudge-making operation from scratch? We beg to differ — and so do thousands of Calico Cottage customers who profit every day worldwide.
As the creators of this unique business model, we have tested and perfected every step of this process to make your endeavor into fudge-making easy and rewarding, including…
- Comprehensive Onboarding Support and Training
- Industry-leading Fudge Mix and Key Ingredients
- Proprietary Fudge-Making Equipment and Supplies
- Extensive Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Support
- Ongoing In-Person and Online Customer Training
- Boots-on-the-Ground National and Global Field Support
Need even more inspiration? Read our Customer Success Stories, and then explore a Case Study or two, and see how other merchants just like you quickly became experiential retail experts through the selling power of fudge. Calico Cottage fudge.
The “So Easy!” Difference
Not sure you can launch and maintain a successful and massively profitable fudge-making operation from scratch? We beg to differ — and so do thousands of Calico Cottage customers who profit every day worldwide.
As the creators of this unique business model, we have tested and perfected every step of this process to make your endeavor into fudge-making easy and rewarding, including…
- Comprehensive Onboarding Support and Training
- Industry-leading Fudge Mix and Key Ingredients
- Proprietary Fudge-Making Equipment and Supplies
- Extensive Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Support
- Ongoing In-Person and Online Customer Training
- Boots-on-the-Ground National and Global Field Support
Need even more inspiration? Read our Customer Success Stories, and then explore a Case Study or two, and see how other merchants just like you quickly became experiential retail experts through the selling power of fudge. Calico Cottage fudge.
The Support Difference
Success begins with the finest fudge ingredients. But it’s maintained long term with the smartest people and the most comprehensive support program. Our hard-earned insights and services continue to set Calico apart as the critical ingredient to your consistent sales and revenue. Count on us to provide every resource you need, and more, including:
- Eye-Catching In-Store and Out-of-Store Signage
- Impactful Marketing and Merchandising Tools
- Engaging Sales Enablement Programs
- Clever Promotional Tips for Impulse Purchases
- Seasonal and Holiday Campaign Elements Yearlong
- Extensive Training and Ongoing Education
- A Network of Unrelenting Service and Support Professionals
As the saying goes, it takes a village. And Calico puts you at the heart of town square, where folks just can’t get enough of your fudge!
The Support Difference
Success begins with the finest fudge ingredients. But it’s maintained long term with the smartest people and the most comprehensive support program. Our hard-earned insights and services continue to set Calico apart as the critical ingredient to your consistent sales and revenue. Count on us to provide every resource you need, and more, including:
- Eye-Catching In-Store and Out-of-Store Signage
- Impactful Marketing and Merchandising Tools
- Engaging Sales Enablement Programs
- Clever Promotional Tips for Impulse Purchases
- Seasonal and Holiday Campaign Elements Yearlong
- Extensive Training and Ongoing Education
- A Network of Unrelenting Service and Support Professionals
As the saying goes, it takes a village. And Calico puts you at the heart of town square, where folks just can’t get enough of your fudge!
The WOW Difference
What do we mean by WOW? First we WOW you with the 360° scope of our program, which, to this day, stands unrivaled. Then we teach you how to WOW your customers each and every day. In short, it’s the vast totality of ALL we do. That’s HOW Calico WOWs!
- Retail Insight
- Unparalleled Quality
- Fudge Science and Innovation
- In-Sync with the Latest Consumer Trends
- Non-Stop Flavor Exploration and Creation
- Invaluable Sales IQ
- Serving as your Trusted Single-Source Provider
Ready for more WOW? A 5-year study by Deloitte found that retailers who featured premium products saw revenue soar by over 80%, while price-based/price-balanced retailers demonstrated slow-to-flat growth. Fudge can be that premium product — and you, that profitable retailer.
Let’s get YOUR WOW started right away!
The WOW Difference
What do we mean by WOW? First we WOW you with the 360° scope of our program, which, to this day, stands unrivaled. Then we teach you how to WOW your customers each and every day. In short, it’s the vast totality of ALL we do. That’s HOW Calico WOWs!
- Retail Insight
- Unparalleled Quality
- Fudge Science and Innovation
- In-Sync with the Latest Consumer Trends
- Non-Stop Flavor Exploration and Creation
- Invaluable Sales IQ
- Serving as your Trusted Single-Source Provider
Ready for more WOW? A 5-year study by Deloitte found that retailers who featured premium products saw revenue soar by over 80%, while price-based/price-balanced retailers demonstrated slow-to-flat growth. Fudge can be that premium product — and you, that profitable retailer.
Let’s get YOUR WOW started right away!
The Quality Difference
There are good reasons why our top-secret fudge formulation hasn’t changed in over half a century. It’s made from only the finest ingredients, mixed to delectable perfection, and supported with lots of wisdom and love. It’s premium. It’s proven. It works!
Every rich, smooth and creamy bite is consistently off-the-charts amazing, batch after satisfying batch. Here’s why:
- We Start with a Formulation that has 60+ Years of Research Behind It
- We Source a Custom-Developed Sugar that we Perfected for Fudge
- We Combine a Proprietary Blend of Three Types of Cocoa Beans
- We Source Only Best-in-Class and Meticulously Tested Colors and Flavorings
- We Help you Establish a Quality Assurance Program to Guarantee Optimal Results
All told, and in no time at all, you and your team will be making the best-looking, best-tasting fudge that you and your customers have ever had. Period.
The Quality Difference
There are good reasons why our top-secret fudge formulation hasn’t changed in over half a century. It’s made from only the finest ingredients, mixed to delectable perfection, and supported with lots of wisdom and love. It’s premium. It’s proven. It works!
Every rich, smooth and creamy bite is consistently off-the-charts amazing, batch after satisfying batch. Here’s why:
- We Start with a Formulation that has 60+ Years of Research Behind It
- We Source a Custom-Developed Sugar that we Perfected for Fudge
- We Combine a Proprietary Blend of Three Types of Cocoa Beans
- We Source Only Best-in-Class and Meticulously Tested Colors and Flavorings
- We Help you Establish a Quality Assurance Program to Guarantee Optimal Results
All told, and in no time at all, you and your team will be making the best-looking, best-tasting fudge that you and your customers have ever had. Period.
The Innovation Difference
You cannot remain an industry leader if innovation doesn’t drive your mission and vision. At Calico Cottage, we are constantly exploring bold new ways to keep fudge not just relevant — BUT PREVALENT! — in an ever-evolving retail landscape. How?
OFFERING OVER 300 DECADENT FLAVORS — AND COUNTING — IS A GREAT PLACE TO START!
Plus, nothing proves more innovative than steadfast continuity. That’s right! We continue to demonstrate the courage and conviction to create new fudge flavors that produce results, time and time again. Put our innovation to work for you.
The Innovation Difference
You cannot remain an industry leader if innovation doesn’t drive your mission and vision. At Calico Cottage, we are constantly exploring bold new ways to keep fudge not just relevant — BUT PREVALENT! — in an ever-evolving retail landscape. How?
OFFERING OVER 300 DECADENT FLAVORS — AND COUNTING — IS A GREAT PLACE TO START!
Plus, nothing proves more innovative than steadfast continuity. That’s right! We continue to demonstrate the courage and conviction to create new fudge flavors that produce results, time and time again. Put our innovation to work for you.
The Safety Difference
At Calico Cottage, food safety isn’t only ensured, it’s independently third-party certified. The quality and safety of our fudge ingredients is our number one priority, ensuring your store’s brand reputation is never compromised.
Our SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Certification is just the latest in our long and storied history of adhering to the most rigorous food safety standards.
No one else in the in-store fresh-fudge making category has achieved and maintains this safety certification. No one. Year after year. Click here to learn more.
The Safety Difference
At Calico Cottage, food safety isn’t only ensured, it’s independently third-party certified. The quality and safety of our fudge ingredients is our number one priority, ensuring your store’s brand reputation is never compromised.
Our SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Certification is just the latest in our long and storied history of adhering to the most rigorous food safety standards.
No one else in the in-store fresh-fudge making category has achieved and maintains this safety certification. No one. Year after year. Click here to learn more.
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