The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2026 Best CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDAR Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS
4th Annual Chocolate Advent Calendars
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 16, 2026
Product Submission Deadline:
October 23, 2026
: REGISTER HERE...
A Region-Wide Celebration of Sweet Discoveries
March 29-April 4, 2027
Get ready, San Francisco Bay Area — Chocolate Week is coming! For one decadent week, explore 20+ of the Bay Area’s finest chocolate shops, bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and bars with your very own digital Chocolate Passport.
Unlock exclusive perks, like unique truffles, 2-for-1 chocolate cocktails, artisan dessert samples, and VIP discounts — just by showing up, scanning a QR code, and signing in. It’s delicious, it’s local, and it’s the sweetest way to experience the SF Bay Area.
Passports are just $10 — or upgrade to VIP for even more treats and prizes.
Scan, Taste, Repeat.Let the chocolate adventure begin.
www.SFChocolateWeek.com...
The 18th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL returns on October 4, 2026!
The original and premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns this year, the annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL, in Pasadena.
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, the Annual CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL participants have included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans.
Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.). The is the international chocolate festival not to miss!
When: October 4, 2026
10:00am – 3:30pm
Where:
The Pasadena Center
300 Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91109
www.LAChocolateSalon.com...
We are proud to present the results of the 2026 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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.
2026 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Lohcally Artisan Chocolates Maple Balsamic Fig Solo
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Apple fritter chocolate truffle
Painted Turtle Chocolatier The Hiker
BRONZE
Wild West Chocolate Wild West Huckleberry Cashew Oat milk Chocolate Bear Claws
HONORABLE MENTION
Chocolats Passion Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate
Best Taste
GOLD
Chocolats Passion Blackberry Almond Chocolate
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Apple fritter chocolate truffle
Painted Turtle Chocolatier The Hiker
BRONZE
Lohcally Artisan Chocolates Maple Balsamic...
We are proud to present the results of the 2026 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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.
2026 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Chocolats Passion Coffee Caramel Pecan Bar
SILVER
Après l'Étoile Pecan Snapper
Après l'Étoile Caramel PB Cloud
Chocolats Passion Citrus Almond Bar
Del Cacao al Chocolate Florida 70%
Del Cacao al Chocolate Cautivante 67%
Delysia Chocolatier Everything bagel chocolate bark
Grupo Cima Dorada SRL Chocopunto By Mabel 35% with pistacho White Chocolate
BRONZE
Après l'Étoile Sticky Toffee Bar
Chocolats Passion Kettle Corn...
We are proud to present the results of the 2026 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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.
2026 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Delysia Chocolatier Orange blossom chocolate truffles
Delysia Chocolatier Bourbon butter pecan chocolate truffles
Painted Turtle Chocolatier Banana Pudding Truffle
Painted Turtle Chocolatier Key Lime Pie Truffle
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Kuro & Koji chocolate truffles
Painted Turtle Chocolatier Sugar Cookie Truffle
St. Croix Chocolate Company The Stinger - Hot honey caramel
BRONZE
Lohcally Artisan Chocolates Chai...
We are proud to present the results of the 2026 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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.
2026 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
The Toffee Merchant Italian Sesame Toffee Brittle
SILVER
Gia’s Toffee Peanut Butter
BRONZE
Confectionately Yours Northwest Gourmet Dark Chocolate Almond
Robinson Confections Orange Creamsicle Mimosa Toffee
HONORABLE MENTION
Gia’s Toffee Bourbon Pecan
Kate’s Single Batch Toffee Kate’s Single Batch Toffee
KB Candies Key Lime Toffee
KB Candies Dubai Toffee
The Toffee Merchant Ginger Pinappple Toffee
Best Taste
GOLD
Gia’s Toffee Peanut Butter
Confectionately Yours Northwest...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2026 Best Caramels Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CARAMELS
Annual Caramel
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 16, 2026
Product Submission Deadline:
November 6, 2026
: REGISTER HERE...
