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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...

Top Chocolate Bars of 2020 Announced

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 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 Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Wine & Cherries Chocolate Bark Good Good Chocolates Philly Bar Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel BRONZE Baetz Chocolates Return of the Bison Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Ginger Orange Turmeric Best Taste GOLD Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Panache Chocolatier Columbian Gold Bar BRONZE Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel Best Texture GOLD Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre SILVER Moser Roth Toffee Chocolate (Aldi) Michael's...

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...

2020 Toffee Award Winners Announced

July 6, 2020July 8, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 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. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Holm Made Toffee Co. LLC Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Cardamom & Vanilla SILVER Crack'd Toffee Company Premium Dark Roast Toffee Hazelnut Hill Hazelnut Coffee toffee Tennessee Toffee Co. Gingersnap Toffee The Confectionist Pistachio-orange toffee BRONZE Hazelnut Hill Raspberry churro hazelnut toffee Holm Made Toffee Co. LLC Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Original Tomo Toffee Dark Chocolate Toffee HONORABLE MENTION Crack'd Toffee Company Distill'd Bourbon Toffee Crack'd...

April Registration Deadlines for 2020 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

February 1, 2020April 7, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2020 Best Chocolate Bars, White Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Spicy Chocolate, and Best Caramels. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: June 12, 2020 : REGISTER HERE TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: June 12, 2020 : 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...

The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 St. Croix Chocolate Company Emperor's Garden (yuzu caramel and jasmine tea) SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Hibiscus Liquid Caramel Tandem Chocolates Caramels BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee pie chocolate truffle The Chocolate Fetish African Queen The Secret Chocolatier Bananas Foster HONORABLE MENTION Delysia Chocolatier Salty dog chocolate truffle Theo Chocolate Honey Saffron Caramel Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel SILVER Tandem Chocolates Caramels Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee...

Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar SILVER Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar BRONZE Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate Best Taste GOLD The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...