Registration Open thru October 29th for 2025 Best Advent Calendar Awards

Registration Open thru October 29th for 2025 Best Advent Calendar Awards

  The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2025 Best Advent Calendars. Registration deadlines are: BEST ADVENT CALENDARS 3rd Annual Advent Calendars Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 29, 2025 Product Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025 : REGISTER HERE...
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The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2025 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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. 2024 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Molé de Oaxaca chocolate truffle SILVER Bon Fiction Godavari Chocolate Lost In Orange Haze Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper and Pistachio Bar Panache Chocolatier Tropical Yuzu Truffle BRONZE 7th Heaven inc Caramelized Coconut Oat Milk Chocolate Confection Cups Chocolats Passion Double Yuzu Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Espresso velvet noir chocolate bark Delysia Chocolatier Herbed almond chocolate bark Lohcally Artisan Chocolates...
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The Best Chocolate Bars of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2025 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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. 2025 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations   GOLD Après L'étoile Raspberry Tea + Pistachio Crisp The Chocolate Fetish Framboesa Pistache SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Lemon Meringue chocolate bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Espresso Velvet Noir chocolate bark Painted Turtle Chocolatier PB&J Kataifi Crunch Robinson Confections Dubai Chocolate Bar HONORABLE MENTION Ticket Chocolate Date Delight Après L'étoile Coffee Caramel + Pecan Crunch Chocolat Philippe Single Origin Australia Lemon Myrtle Panache Chocolatier Blackberry Neapolitan...
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Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay: Summer 2025 Off-White Edition

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay: Summer 2025 Off-White Edition

JULY 19TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The Summer Off-White Edition 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. Wear your favorite off-white outfit. 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...
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October 17th Registration Deadlines for 2025 Caramel Awards

October 17th Registration Deadlines for 2025 Caramel Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open through October 17th for 2025 Top Caramel award competitions. April registration deadlines are: TOP CARAMEL Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025 Product Submission Deadline: November 5, 2025 : REGISTER HERE REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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International Chocolate Salon announces 2025 Toffee Award Winners and Results

International Chocolate Salon announces 2025 Toffee Award Winners and Results

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...
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Best White Chocolate Awards Results Announced

Best White Chocolate Awards Results Announced

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...
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Meet Chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections

Meet Chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections

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...
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