The demand for confectionery equipment and supplies has never been greater as appetite for chocolates, candies and other confectionery treats grows and grows. From holidays to special occasions, like weddings and birthdays, there is always room for a special confection. If you are thinking of starting your own candy making company, or expanding upon an exiting business, then it is important that you have the right candy-making equipment.
Confectioners' supplies cover a wide range of candy and treats, from chocolate to taffy and hard candies. Confectionery equipment exists that can mass produce hundreds of pieces of candy an hour, as well as wrap and pack them.
Confectionery equipment and supplies can be broken down into three different production phases:
- Cooking
- Molding
- Packaging
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
All confectionery machine molds are not created equal
Candy molds, especially those for chocolate, come in every shape, size and design imaginable. Chocolate molds, in particular, come in several materials. Plastic sheet molds and silicone molds are two popular types of chocolate-making equipment. However, polycarbonate chocolate molds are the best choice, if you are serious about mass producing chocolate treats. These durable molds are simple to work with and easy to turn out, leaving chocolate candies with a glossy sheen that is hard to match.
I recommend: Chocoley has everything you need to make gourmet chocolates and candies, including chocolate molds and chocolate panning equipment.
Winbeckler Enterprises and
SugarCraft.com are two more vendors of molds and other confectionery supply.
Take the guesswork out of cooking with confectionery supplies
Today's confectionery equipment carefully monitors temperatures, volume and consistency, making candy and chocolate production more efficient and cost effective. Candy-making equipment includes candy pullers, rotary dies for cutting candy, liquid cream fillers and automatic wrappers.
I recommend: Liberty Engineering Company offers customized candy-making machines.
Sollich and
Keith Machinery Corp. each carry confectionery equipment and supplies, including complete candy kitchens.
The final touch: confectionery equipment for packaging
Packaging is a central part in the candy-making process. Not only does good packaging keep confectionery treats fresh, it increases product sales. Everyone expects chocolates to arrive in a pretty box.
I recommend: Candyland Crafts carries a large line of confectioners' supplies, including candy boxes, lollipop wrappers and cellophane bags.
Candy Molds Central is more than just molds. They carry seasonal boxes and other novelty packaging that will have your candy flying off the shelves.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- When purchasing any kind of confectioners' supplies or equipment, ask about the availability of replacement parts and the company's repair policy, to make sure you are covered in the future.
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