Cost of couverture in Australia

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Chris Grain
09/01/11 17:34:05
@chris-grain

Hello

we operate a medium sized chocolate business in a small tourist town on the south coast of WA.

We have been trading fo nearly two years and have enjoyed the challenge. However it's hardwork and we struggle to get a fair return on our investment.

The cost of couverture is a major problem for us. A 10kg bag of Callebaut will cost around $180 in Oz whereas we understand in the UK it would cost fifty five pounds and in the US eighty dollars(US)

Are we paying more than twice the price for our couverture in Oz? If so why?

Has anyone sourced more competitive arrangements toaquire couverture?

Chris