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Warm Weather Shipping for Chocolate & Heat-Sensitive Candy

Hot weather should never stand between you and handmade Savannah candy. River Street Sweets® has shipped our World Famous Pralines®, Bear Claws®, and chocolate treats nationwide since 1973, and during the warm months we use special heat-safe packaging and shipping practices to protect your order in transit. Every shipment is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, so your sweets arrive in great shape no matter the season or destination. Here is exactly how warm weather shipping works and how to choose the best option for your order.

How Heat-Safe Packaging Works

For chocolate and other temperature-sensitive items, we add insulated liners and cold packs to keep your candy cool while it travels. This protective packaging helps guard against melting during summer transit so your treats look and taste their best on arrival. Learn more about our process and options on our warm weather shipping page, and review tips for keeping treats fresh once they arrive on our product care and storage guide.

Ship Days During Warm Months

From early May through late September, we ship temperature-sensitive orders Monday through Thursday to avoid packages sitting in warehouses over the weekend. This careful timing means your chocolate Bear Claws® and other heat-sensitive treats spend less time in transit and arrive at their freshest. If you are shipping to a hot climate, choosing an expedited method adds an extra layer of protection during the summer heat.

Which Items Are Temperature-Sensitive

Chocolate-dipped and chocolate-coated items like the milk chocolate bear claws gift box and our chocolate and chocolate pecan fudge need warm-weather care. Heartier treats like pralines, brittle, and glazed pecans travel well in the heat on their own. If you would rather skip insulated shipping entirely, browse our Summer Safe Sweets collection of treats made to ship safely all summer long, including options that travel well to Alaska, Hawaii, and military addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship chocolate in hot weather?

Yes. During warm months we add insulated packaging and cold packs to protect chocolate and other heat-sensitive items in transit. Every order is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

What days do you ship temperature-sensitive orders in summer?

From early May through late September, we ship heat-sensitive orders Monday through Thursday so packages do not sit in transit over the weekend. This helps your chocolate treats arrive at their best.

Which candies are most sensitive to heat?

Chocolate-dipped and chocolate-coated items like chocolate bear claws, fudge, and chocolate caramel apples are the most temperature-sensitive. Pralines, brittle, glazed pecans, and taffy travel much better in warm weather.

Can I avoid warm weather shipping charges?

Yes. You can choose treats from our Summer Safe Sweets collection, which are made to ship safely in the heat without insulated packaging. These items also travel well to Alaska, Hawaii, and military addresses.

Will my candy be guaranteed if it arrives melted?

Yes. Every order is covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something arrives in less-than-perfect condition, contact our customer service team and we will make it right.

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