2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

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 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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Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon returns on November 18 to San Francisco

Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon returns on November 18 to San Francisco

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Chocolate Lovers, mark your calendars! The 2018 Annual Fall Chocolate Salon returns to San Francisco on November 18 in a central SF venue! This year’s event takes place in Golden Gate Park, in the San Francisco County Fair Building Auditorium!     Says a Chocolate Salon spokesperson about the venue, “Part of what we try to do with the San Francisco Salons is give visitors and exhibitors the opportunity to experience different parts of the City. This year’s Fall venue is in Golden Gate Park next to the Arboretum, as well as close to the De Young Museum and the Academy of Sciences, plus it’s also close to the great restaurants on 9th Avenue. We also like that at 4,000+ square feet it is approximately the same size as all of the past Fall Salon venues, including at Fort Mason.” The Fall Salon features a curated selection of chocolate, culinary and other artisans and innovators, including Amano Artisan Chocolate, K+M Extravirgin Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, Kindred Cooks Caramels, Raphio...
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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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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Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay – Final 2018 Edition

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay – Final 2018 Edition

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OCTOBER 13th: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The Final Cruise for 2018 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, toffee 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-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. The Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees. ♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE    VIDEO FROM THE FIRST CRUISE https://vimeo.com/197132521 TICKETS Must be over 21 years of age. $50/person. 1:00-3:00pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP). RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE To participate as a partner or vendor, please contact the Organizers here. MAP...
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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

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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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