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May 27th Registration Deadlines for 2023 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Awards

April 19, 2023May 28, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 27th for 2023 Best Chocolate Bars and Vegan Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: June 2, 2023 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: June 2, 2023 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included. ...

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay: May 6th – the Coronation Cruise

April 18, 2023April 26, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us May 6, 2023 for the Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines and chocolates. Taking place before both Mother's Day and by coincidence on the same day as King Charle's Coronation, so we're calling it the "Coronation Cruise"! (and everyone gets a limited edition button) 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 1/2-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. EXCLUSIVE: The Chocolate & Wine Cruise is Limited to only a 100 attendees GET TICKETS HERE. 1:00-3:30pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP). Must be over 21 years of age. WATCH THE VIDEO! READ THIS INFORMATION...

April 21st Registration Deadlines for 2023 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

March 22, 2023April 6, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2023 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 21, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: April 28, 2023 : 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 21, 2023 Product Submission Deadline: April 28, 2023 : 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...

2023 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2023 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Delysia Chocolatier Michael's Chocolates Codinha Chocolate Panache Chocolatier CocoTutti Chocolates Amano Artisan Chocolate See the MASTER CHOCOLATIER, SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here. ...

Results from 9th Annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Competition

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

9th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined taotal 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, product label stickers, and logo award merchandise. 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST TEXTURE 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Golden Dark Drinking Chocolate 4.0 STARS Panache Chocolatier Peppermint Cocoa Delysia Chocolatier Eggnog Drinking Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Cayenne Drinking Chocolate Panache Chocolatier Cafe Espresso Cocoa 3.5 STARS Moco Classic Hot Chocolate Moco Mexican Hot Chocolate Aldi exclusive Winternacht Hot Cocoa Melting Chocolate Snowman 3.0 STARS Moco Peppermint Hot...

Best Sugar Free Chocolates of the Year Awarded

December 19, 2022January 26, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2nd Annual Sugar Free Chocolate AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the SUGAR FREE 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 Taste 4.5 STARS Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines 4 STARS GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic Sana White chocolate bar Classic The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate 3.5 STARS GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR...

Awards for Best Caramels of 2022 Announced by the International Chocolate Salon

November 28, 2022November 29, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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 Kokak Chocolates Tropical Caramel Chocolate Truffle Collection SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Sweets: Cheesecake, Toffee, Spiced Muffin, Spiced Dulce de Leche BRONZE Sonoma Chocolatiers Tea Time Caramel/truffle HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates Chocolate Blood Orange Caramel Delysia Chocolatier Cookie Dough Chocolate Truffles Dolce Lusso Confections Honey & Cardamom Caramel Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel CocoTutti Chocolates Cappuccino Espresso Hazelnut Caramel SILVER Kokak Chocolates...

Best Chocolate Truffle Artistry of the Year Awarded by the International Chocolate Salon

November 28, 2022November 30, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

THE BEST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY Chocolate Truffle Artistry Awards: We are proud to present the results of the Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the TRUFFLE ARTISTRY 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. GOLD MEDAL TRUFFLE ARTISTRY Baetz Chocolates Kaleidoscope Panache Chocolatier Oz Collection Justin Vineyard and Winery Assorted Chocolate Truffle Box CREATOR DESCRIPTION Truffle: Honeysuckle Berry Rose, Lavender Sage, Black Pepper Pistachio. CREATOR DESCRIPTION Truffle: Passion Fruit, Strawberry Basil, Sea Salt Caramel, Cabernet Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline. SILVER MEDAL Delysia LLC Friendsgiving Panache Chocolatier Fall Harvest Collection CREATOR DESCRIPTION Truffle: Apple Pie, Sweet...