The Best Chocolate Bars of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2023 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations   GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Cardamom Pistachio Rose Dark Chocolate Bar SILVER Panache Chocolatier Sunflower Butter Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Hummingbird Cake Chocolate Bar Lambrecht Gourmet Bumble Berry Bark Bar HONORABLE MENTION Moka Origins Cherry Dark Chocolate 72% Panache Chocolatier Smokehouse Nut Bar Best Taste   GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Cardamom Pistachio Rose Dark Chocolate Bar SILVER Panache Chocolatier Smokehouse Nut Bar BRONZE Moka Origins Cherry Dark Chocolate 72% HONORABLE MENTION Lambrecht...
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The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2023 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique Mimosa SILVER Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates Strawberry Rhubarb Bonbon BRONZE Nature's Garden Strawberry Oatmilk Chocolate Almonds Sonoma Chocolatiers Double Cherry Hazelnut Bar HONORABLE MENTION aL chocoLat Boutique Tahini Crisp Delysia Chocolatier Cardamom pistachio rose dark chocolate bar Sandhill Chocolate Company 47% Spanish Horchata Sonoma Chocolatiers Lemon Coconut Pistachio truffle Best Taste GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique Mimosa Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates Strawberry Rhubarb Bonbon SILVER Sandhill...
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Registration Deadline Extended to May 30th for 2023 Chocolate Bar Awards

Registration Deadline Extended to May 30th for 2023 Chocolate Bar Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration has been extended and is open through May 30th for 2023 Best Chocolate Bars. Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2023 (Extended to May 30th) Product Submission Deadline: June 2, 2023 : REGISTER HERE   ...
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The Best White Chocolate of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best White Chocolate of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2023 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique Karabeej MFG Toffee & Bark Company Breton Salted Caramel Latte SILVER aL chocoLat Boutique Lemon Cheesecake Delysia Chocolatier White Peach Balsamic Chocolate Truffle BRONZE aL chocoLat Boutique Dulce de leche Delysia Chocolatier Praline Peanut Spiced Truffle The Toffee Merchant Limoncello Toffee HONORABLE MENTION Baetz Chocolates Mango Monument Stella's Confectionery Citron Blanc Best Taste GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique...
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The Top Toffee of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

The Top Toffee of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 TOFFEE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2023 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD St. Croix Chocolate Co. Chili Pistachio Toffee The Toffee Merchant Limoncello Toffee SILVER Belle Toffee Roasted Hazelnut Espresso Toffee in Dark Chocolate Jensen Toffee Espresso Toffee Rosie Rae's Toffee Peanut Butter and Jelly Toffee Stella's Confectionery Butter Pecan Toffee Tomo Toffee White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Toffee BRONZE Belle Toffee Bourbon Pecan Toffee in Gold Chocolate Big Al's Best Big Al's...
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May 27th Registration Deadlines for 2023 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Awards

May 27th Registration Deadlines for 2023 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 27th for 2023 Best Chocolate Bars and Vegan Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: June 2, 2023 : REGISTER HERE   BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: June 2, 2023 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included.     ...
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2023 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2023 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2023 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Delysia Chocolatier Michael's Chocolates Codinha Chocolate Panache Chocolatier CocoTutti Chocolates Amano Artisan Chocolate See the MASTER CHOCOLATIER, SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.   ...
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Results from 9th Annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Competition

Results from 9th Annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Competition

9th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined taotal number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel. The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus. The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, product label stickers, and logo award merchandise.   5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST TEXTURE 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Golden Dark Drinking Chocolate 4.0 STARS Panache Chocolatier Peppermint Cocoa Delysia Chocolatier Eggnog Drinking Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Cayenne Drinking Chocolate Panache Chocolatier Cafe Espresso Cocoa 3.5 STARS Moco Classic Hot Chocolate Moco Mexican Hot Chocolate Aldi exclusive Winternacht Hot Cocoa Melting Chocolate Snowman 3.0 STARS Moco Peppermint Hot...
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