Because we are a smaller company, we don't stock tens of thousands of pounds of product as it can possibly go stale. Some product on grocery store shelves were sitting in the manufacturer's warehouse waiting for a store to order, then shipped in a hot truck, then either placed on shelves or stored in the back of the store. Of course, this is also detrimental to the quality of the product and possibly will shorten the expiration date that is on the package!

We order fresh ingredients in smaller amounts, and keep them stored in a temperature controlled facility, so when we send your order it is FRESH and has a longer shelf life!