TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2020 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners 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 in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
CocoTutti Chocolates
Delysia Chocolatier
Holm Made Toffee Co.
Hu Kitchen
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
St. Croix Chocolate Co
The Chocolate Fetish
All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2020 Best Chocolate Bars, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CHOCOLATE BAR
Annual Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
September 18, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Annual Vegan
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included.
BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE
Annual "Spicy"
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more.
To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here.
REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE,
NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
2019 Chocolate Awards
ICS Registration Deadlines Update
Truffle Artistry Awards, Registration closes October 31st |
CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS
BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD
REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA
AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES
– Truffle Artistry Awards (Registration closes October 31st)
To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page
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We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 CARAMEL 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.
Best Caramel Exterior Design
GOLD
St. Croix Chocolate Company Emperor's Garden (yuzu caramel and jasmine tea)
SILVER
Banyan Tree Chocolate Hibiscus Liquid Caramel
Tandem Chocolates Caramels
BRONZE
Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee pie chocolate truffle
The Chocolate Fetish African Queen
The Secret Chocolatier Bananas Foster
HONORABLE MENTION
Delysia Chocolatier Salty dog chocolate truffle
Theo Chocolate Honey Saffron Caramel
Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel
SILVER
Tandem Chocolates Caramels
Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee...
We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar
St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar
SILVER
Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate
The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar
CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars
St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar
BRONZE
Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch
Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate
Best Taste
GOLD
The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...
We are proud to present the results of the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate
SILVER
Cocoa Republic Cocoa Republic Vegan Malted Milk
Delysia Chocolatier Almond butter coffee coconut chocolate bark
Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter & Raspberry Jelly Dark Chocolate
Hu Kitchen Orange Dream Vanilla Cashew Butter Dark Chocolate
BRONZE
flying noir the v'aria collection
Honduras Chocolate Company 80% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar
Mojo Bakes! SF Vegan Black...
We are proud to present the results of the 2019 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 SPICY 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.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Delysia Chocolatier Spicy sampler box
SILVER
Chocolats Passion Lime Habanero Chocolate
CocoTutti Chocolates La Kama Moroccan Spice and Lime
Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Spicy Red Pepper
Hot Tempered Chocolates The caffeinated chile bomb
Panache Chocolatier Spiked Pepper Truffle
St. Croix Chocolate Co. Thai Taste
The Chocolate Fetish Chili Cocoa Nib
The Chocolate Fetish Dragon's Sigh
BRONZE
Banyan Tree Chocolate Spicy Sunset
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We are proud to present the results of the 2019 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Himalayan Pink Salt
SILVER
Heavenly Taste Toffee Dark Almond Toffee
BRONZE
Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Lavender
Best Taste
GOLD
Tomo Toffee Dark Chocolate Toffee
SILVER
Crack'd Toffee Company LLC Crack'd Premium Dark Roast Toffee
BRONZE
Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Himalayan Pink Salt
Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Lavender
Holm Made...
