2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

  TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates: Chocolate Valentine Competition This competition is for chocolates that are designed, packaged or branded for celebration and sales specifically during the Valentine’s Day Holiday. Entries will be reviewed by a panel consisting of marketing experts, chocolate and food media, and retail buyers. For educational, promotional and improvement purposes, all entrants will receive copies of any and all comments about their products and branding shared by the judges. Registration Now Open Annual Valentine's Creations, Marketing & Branding Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: December 28, 2018 Product Submission Deadline: January 6, 2019 : REGISTER HERE : This competition is for chocolates that are designed, packaged or branded for celebration and sales specifically during the Valentine's Day Holiday. REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

  At the Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon this Fall, several Women in Chocolatewere honored by the INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON for their contributions to the world of chocolate and chocolate culture. The International Chocolate Salon was founded in 2007 by TasteTV and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media, and is one of the premier international bodies celebrating and honoring artisan and premium chocolates and confections. Pictured here: (front row, left to right) Marti Chocolatt, Food Market Gypsy, The Chocolate Project, (back row, left to right)  Raphio Chocolate, Amella Caramels, Valenza Chocolatier, author Carole Bloom, Hnina Gourmet, Bar Cacao. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARDrecipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. It also spotlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, confectioners, and pastry chefs that the Los Angeles Area and Southern California has supported. The following are the announced recipients of...
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Award Results announced for Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

Award Results announced for Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

The Judging Panel for the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018 has released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event. This year's results consisted of the combined votes of both the selected Judges panel as well as actual event attendees. The Top Artisan awards are below. See all of the awards for Los Angeles here. Top Artisan Chocolatier: GOLD Michael's Chocolates SILVER Marti Chocolatt Mignon Chocolate BRONZE Truffles n Toffee Raphio Chocolate 3D Candies www.LAChocolateSalon.com...
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Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Truffle Artistry Awards 2018

Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Truffle Artistry Awards 2018

2018 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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Entry Registration Closes Soon for Hot Chocolate Awards 2018

Entry Registration Closes Soon for Hot Chocolate Awards 2018

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update Hot Drinking Chocolate Awards, Registration Closes October 31st (Extended to November 6th) CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES – Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards (Registration closes October 31st, Extended to November 6th)     To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page...
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2018 Chocolate Award Registration Open for Truffle Artistry and Hot Chocolate

2018 Chocolate Award Registration Open for Truffle Artistry and Hot Chocolate

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update Truffle Artistry close October 31st | Hot Drinking Chocolate Nov. 18th | Chocolate Valentine Dec. 28th | 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) - Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards (November 18th) - Chocolate Valentine Awards (December 28th) - Asian Flavors (New, TBA) - Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA)   To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page...
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The Best Caramels of 2018 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2018 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 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 Bella Sophia Chocolates Old Fashion Salted Butter Caramel SILVER Tandem Chocolates Hawaiian Caramel BRONZE GerDan Chocolates Afternoon Tea Tandem Chocolates Chai Caramel HONORABLE MENTION Cocoa Rome Chocolate Company Delysia Chocolatier Butterscotch caramel hazelnut white chocolate truffle GerDan Chocolates Dan The Chocolate Fetish Milk Cashew Frog Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Tandem Chocolates Hawaiian Caramel Sweet Alchemy Balsamic Fig Caramel SILVER GerDan Chocolates Afternoon...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 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 DAGOBA Organic Chocolate 37% CACAO GINGER LIME MILK CHOCOLATE BAR SILVER Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Tropical chocolate bark: dark chocolate blended with almonds, tropical fruit, citrus zest, spices, and hibiscus leaves Ticket Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt Best Taste GOLD Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar SILVER The Oakland Chocolate...
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