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April Registration Deadlines for 2021 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

February 1, 2021April 27, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2021 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021 : REGISTER HERE TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2021 (Expanded by Request to Allow Additional Entries) Product Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021 : REGISTER HERE 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...

Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Entries Close December 31st

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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 Dec. 31, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: January 8, 2021 : 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...

Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Closes November 17th

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through November 17th for 2020 Best Drinking Chocolate & Hot Cocoa Awards Competition. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) SUBMISSION RULES Submissions are sent for a tasting panel of 10 judges. Registration must be complete by the deadline, and physical entries shipped to the Organizers in San Francisco by the final receipt date (address information is included in registration confirmation) Chocolatier and Confectioner event attendance is NOT required to participate in the above Juried Awards Competition. Chocolatiers and Confectioners do NOT need to be physically located in a region to enter an awards competition. SUBMIT HOT CHOCOLATE ENTRIES Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: November 17, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: November 20, 2020 : REGISTER HERE...

2020 Chocolate Salon Ambassadors Announced

September 18, 2020September 19, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

In honor of their support for and contribution to artisan chocolate during the Summer 2020 Virtual Chocolate Salon Panels, the International Chocolate Salon has designated each of the panelists and moderators who participated as: HONORARY CHOCOLATE SALON AMBASSADORS We congratulate and thank each of them! Amy Sherman food writerArt Pollard of Amano Artisan ChocolateBarbie Van Horn of Finding Fine ChocolateBen Glass of The Good ChocolateCharly Kayle radio host and food writerCindy Wong Chen of China LiveDavid Gambill of Sonoma ChocolatiersElisia Otavi of Raphio ChocolateElyce Zahn of CocoTuttiErin Andrews of Indi ChocolateJoey Garcia authorJulie House of Panache ChocolatierKaren Urbanek of Flying NoirKimberly Yang of Formosa ChocolatesMargaret King of Magnolia ChocolatierMichael Benner of Michael’s ChocolatesMichael Poole of Hot ChocolatPhillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley ChocolatesRobert Bowden of Vivere ChocolatesSeth Bain of the ConfectionistSyovata Edari of CocoVaa ChocolatierTonet Tibay of Marti ChocolattWendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel with Chocolate Sci-Fi Author Amber Royer – Oct. 6

September 12, 2020August 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with chocolate science-fiction author, Amber Royer. Amber Royer writes the CHOCOVERSE comic telenovela-style foodie-inspired space opera series (available from Angry Robot Books and Golden Tip Press) and the upcoming BEAN TO BAR MYSTERIES. WATCH THE BOOK TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkQIw7XG8sg&feature=youtu.be Get your copy of FREE CHOCOLATE on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32p7ynC ABOUT "FREE CHOCOLATE" “In writing teacher Royer’s clever debut, humans have turned Earth into a fear-filled bunker after learning about the existence of aliens. Earth’s sole valuable commodity on the interplanetary market is chocolate, and some humans will do anything to preserve its value. Bodacious “Bo” Benitez wants to disrupt the system by smuggling cacao plants offworld, but doing so brings her face-to-face with her alien boyfriend’s hidden past, the man who murdered her chocolate-smuggling father, and the possibility of global war. The story is languidly paced and occasionally feels too drawn out, but Royer keeps things interesting by portraying how one tiny encounter can quickly spiral out of control in...

Chocolate Salon Launches Press Release Promotion with Cision’s PRWeb

August 3, 2020August 8, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

FOR PRESS RELEASES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Cision has created a special press release package in honor of the TasteTV events, partners, awards, and fans so that you can economically announce any of your achievements or partnerships. THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CHOCOLATE SALON PARTICIPANTS. For your Press and News Releases, take advantage of select Cision Distribution by PRWeboptions at 15% off and no annual membership fee. Are You an Award winner or finalist? Let the World Know via PRWeb! Everyone is invited. This 15% discount applies to any Basic, Advanced, or Premium press release distribution through PR Web. To enjoy this promotion, new users should go to this PRWeb site to register, then login at app.prweb.com, and enter: Promo code (15% OFF): TASTE2021 If you are an existing PRWeb customer, you can login as usual at https://app.prweb.com/Login.aspx and then use the TASTE2021 promo code. ...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel: Conversation with 3 Master Chocolatiers – June 23

June 17, 2020June 23, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with 3 Master Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, travels, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans! The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Michael Benner of Michael's Chocolates, Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti, Julie House of Panache Chocolatier, and moderator, food writer Amy Sherman. This educational panel is free to attend. Watch the full recorded panel below https://youtu.be/s_AzEPXXET8 ABOUT THE PANEL AMY SHERMAN (Moderator): MICHAEL BENNER (Chocolatier): ELYCE ZAHN (Chocolatier): JULIE HOUSE (Chocolatier):...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel: In Conversation with Black Chocolatiers – June 11

June 8, 2020July 26, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation on June 11th with Black Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, educations, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans! The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley Chocolates, Robert Bowden of Vivere Chocolates, Syovata Edari of CocoVaa Chocolatier, Michael Poole of Hot Chocolat, Margaret King of Magnolia Chocolatier, and moderator, author Joey Garcia This educational panel is free to attend. June 11th. Watch the full recorded panel below https://youtu.be/NUpMvRFQ9Ss...