We are proud to present the results of the 2025 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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.
2025 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
CRAFIAN Artisanal Toffee Cardamom, Coriander & Orange
SILVER
The Toffee Merchant Coconut Pecan English Toffee
BRONZE
The Toffee Merchant Bourbon Pecan English Toffee
HONORABLE MENTION
The Toffee Merchant Royal Dutch Chocolate Toffee
Best Taste
GOLD
Ticket Chocolate Classic Handcrafted English Toffee
SILVER
The Toffee Merchant Bourbon Pecan English Toffee
BRONZE
The Toffee Merchant Royal Dutch Chocolate Toffee
Brown's English Toffee Vanilla Bean & Sea...
We are proud to present the results of the 2025 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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.
2025 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Ticket Chocolate Key Lime Pie Bark
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Raspberry Lemon Basil Chocolate Truffles
BRONZE
Chocolats Passion, LLC Miso Sesame chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier Dubai-Inspired Pistachio Creme
Delysia Chocolatier White Lavender Chai
GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL 35% WHITE CHOCOLATE WITH COCOA NIBS
Panache Chocolatier Ceylon Chai Truffle
Panache Chocolatier Dragonfruit Passion Rose Truffle
HONORABLE...
Meet Master Chocolatier multi-award winning chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections at the 2025 San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 6th. Michael will be doing one on one talk with Salon attendees
Michael Recchiuti is a master chocolatier and the visionary behind Recchiuti Confections, a renowned San Francisco-based artisanal chocolate company. With a passion for blending traditional European techniques with innovative flavor pairings, Recchiuti has elevated chocolate-making into an art form. Since founding his company in 1997, he has been celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, using only the finest ingredients to create confections that balance complexity and elegance. His signature burnt caramel truffles and adventurous flavor infusions have earned him a devoted following, solidifying his reputation as one of the most respected chocolatiers in the industry.
Recchiuti's contributions to the culinary world have been widely recognized. His book, "Chocolate Obsession," co-authored with pastry expert Fran Gage, was a finalist at the 2006 James Beard Awards and received high honors for photography and...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open through April 18th for 2025 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions.
April registration deadlines are:
BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE
Annual White
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Product Submission Deadline:
April 25, 2025
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made with white chocolate. It can be all white chocolate, or partially made with white chocolate.
TOP TOFFEE
Annual Toffee
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Product Submission Deadline:
April 25, 2025
: REGISTER HERE
REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE,
NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 30th for 2025 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 30, 2025
Product Submission Deadline:
June 6, 2025
: REGISTER HERE
BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Annual Vegan
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Product Submission Deadline:
June 6, 2025
: 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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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2025 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 such as 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:
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
Rainy Day Chocolate
Socola Chocolatier
FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIERS are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
Albert's Petite Sweets
Coba / Rubia Coffee Company
CocoTutti
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates
Sonoma Chocolatier
See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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FEBRUARY 8TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The First Cruise for 2025
The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate and wine.
Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2 and a half hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay.
Then take home some of that great food and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.
EXCLUSIVE: The Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 100 attendees.
♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/197132521...
THE BEST CARAMELS OF THE YEAR
The Annual Caramel Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the Annual CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for Best Caramels 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.
GOLD MEDAL CARAMEL
SILVER MEDAL CARAMEL
BRONZE MEDAL CARAMEL
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