The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
We are proud to present the results of the 2022 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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. 2022 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Amano Chocolate Citrus Mélange À Trois Codinha Chocolate LLC Vegan Fruit and Nut Bar SILVER Suadella Chocolatier LLC 4 oz assortment BRONZE Coco Jolie Chocolate Bonbon Collection Cocoa Community Confections Inc. Black Currrant Pomegranate Quince Delysia Chocolatier Indian flair - mango garam masala, chai ginger cardamom Sonoma Chocolatiers Peanut Butter Bliss Sonoma Chocolatiers Almond Hazelnut Nosh Treat Dreams Lamington bar Treat...
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The Best White Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best White Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
We are proud to present the results of the 2022 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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. 2022 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Tropical Dalton Coffee Chocolate Truffle Sampler Delysia Chocolatier Meghi Chocolate Truffle Sampler Yeti Chocolates Pride Bonbon SILVER Michael's Chocolates Strawberry Cheesecake Panache Chocolatier Tupelo Berry Truffle BRONZE Codinha Chocolate LLC Yuzu Pineapple Cardamom Praline Bonbon Laurie's Chocolates Lemon Raspberry Bark HONORABLE MENTION Kokak Chocolates Pistachio Rose White Chocolate Love Bar Panache Chocolatier Careza Limon Truffle Robinson...
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The Best Toffee of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Toffee of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
We are proud to present the results of the 2022 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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. 2022 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Robinson Soft Brittle Nutty Irishman Toffee SILVER Belle Toffee Bourbon Pecan Toffee in Gold Chocolate Stella's Confectionery Door County Cherry and Toasted Almond Toffee Stella's Confectionery Cranberry, Orange and Walnut Toffee BRONZE Belle Toffee Roasted Hazelnut Espresso Toffee in Dark Chocolate The Toffee Merchant Sicilian Orange Blossom HONORABLE MENTION CRAFIAN Artisanal Toffee Dark Chocolate Salted Almond CRAFIAN Artisanal Toffee Coconut...
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The Best Spicy Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Spicy Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2022 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 SPICY 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. 2022 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Ancient Spice Trade Collection SILVER Amano Chocolate Mango Chili Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Spice BRONZE Kokak Chocolates Umami White Chocolate Bar Panache Chocolatier Apricot Datil Pepper Truffle HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolate "Hot" Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier 3 Pack Spicy Chocolate Barks - Mexican hot chocolate, Chilean spiced gold chocolate, Ghost pepper chocolate Sonoma Chocolatiers Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffle Sonoma Chocolatiers Spiced...
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May 27th Entry Deadline for 2022 Bar, Vegan, and Spicy Chocolate Awards

May 27th Entry Deadline for 2022 Bar, Vegan, and Spicy Chocolate Awards

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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 27th for 2022 Best Chocolate Bars, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : REGISTER HERE   BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE   Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included.   BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE   Annual Spicy Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more.   ...
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Chocolate Salon Panel: Ace! What’s Hot in the Australian Chocolate Scene – March 15th/16th

Chocolate Salon Panel: Ace! What’s Hot in the Australian Chocolate Scene – March 15th/16th

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In conversation with some of Oz's best award-winning chocolatiers to find out more about Australian chocolate trends and tastes TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with some of Oz's best award-winning chocolatiers to find out more about Australian chocolate trends and tastes. Moderated by Jessica Tivendale. Jessica is a top Australian Bean to Bar/Craft Chocolate reviewer and educator. She has completed Level 2 Bean to Bar training at the International Institute of Cacao and Chocolate Tasting, and trained at The Next Batch Chocolate School also. Jessica reviews Bean to Bar/Craft chocolate from all around the world on Instagram (jessica_chokolatejourneys) and over 20 years experience in the creative arts and experiential learning Is chocolate popular in Australia? Recent estimates are the chocolate market in Oz is about $3,451,000,000 USD This educational panel is free to attend via Zoom. Advance Registration is required HERE. PANELISTS Treat Dreams, www.TreatDreams.com.au Deb Malkin, Ratio Cocoa Roasters, www.RatioCocoa.com.au Bina Doshi, Chocolates to Cheer, www.ChocolatesToCheer.com Trevor Smith, Metiisto Chocolate, www.Metiistochocolate.com MODERATOR ...
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April Registration Deadlines for 2022 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

April Registration Deadlines for 2022 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2022 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made with white chocolate. It can be all white chocolate, or partially made with white chocolate.   TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022 : 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...
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San Francisco Chocolate Salon releases new collection of Limited Edition NFT’s

San Francisco Chocolate Salon releases new collection of Limited Edition NFT’s

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon release the first collection of NFT's for the upcoming chocolate festival in San Francisco on April 2nd. The San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs include custom artistic renditions of its 14th anniversary poster. There are 10 custom versions, each limited to 7 editions each. Each collectible San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFT has utility, surprise exclusive perks and membership benefits, and is a fully tradeable NFT. NFTs (non fungible tokens) are linked to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and have grown in popularity in the art world over the last few years, with some pieces of digital art being collected as NFTs and reaching valuations of tens of thousands to millions of dollars. The use of NFTs has now expanded into films, music, and even live events such as Coachella, as well as exclusive restaurant and club memberships. For the San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs collection there will only be 7 total tokens of each version minted, and...
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