Int’l CHOCOLATE SALON adds 2 New CHOCOLATE AWARD Categories for 2017

Int’l CHOCOLATE SALON adds 2 New CHOCOLATE AWARD Categories for 2017

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that based on chocolatier requests, as well as trends in the artisan chocolate world, two new award competition categories* have been added for 2017. These new categories are for chocolates and confections in the following: BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE * (flavored by hot or picant spices or ingredients) BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE * (including no animal products or by products) In addition, Registration is now open for the annual award competitions in these categories: BEST CARAMEL AWARDS SALON CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS BRIDAL CHOCOLATE AWARD TOP TOFFEE AWARDS BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Juried "Best of Salon" Awards Competitions for the top artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections in the listed categories. Judged by regional and national panels of food and media experts. Chocolatier attendance is NOT required to participate in these Juried product-submission only Awards Competitions. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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2017 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2017 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2017 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards received by each entrant in the 2016 TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Top Design and Branding, and Best Bridal Chocolates. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Delysia Chocolatier Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates SELEUSS Chocolates Ticket Chocolate Chuao Chocolaier Amano Artisan Chocolate CocoTutti Chocolates cochu chocolatier David Bacco Chocolatier Luxx Chocolat All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....
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2nd Annual Chocolate Branding & Marketing Award Rankings

2nd Annual Chocolate Branding & Marketing Award Rankings

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CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING AWARDS We are proud to present the results of the 2d Annual CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2nd Annual CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING 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, and Marketing 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.   CHOCOLATE BRANDING AWARDS: TOP PACKAGING & DESIGN PICKS 1) Delysia Chocolatier: 5 STARS 2) Creighton's Chocolaterie (Wine Bars & Chocolate Bars): 4 STARS 2) Vivra Chocolate (Boston Bars & Inclusion Bars): 4 STARS 3) Tombo Toffee (Combo Box, 1 lb Bag): 3.5 STARS CHOCOLATE BRANDING AWARDS: TOP LOGO PICKS 1) Tombo Toffee:...
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3rd Annual Truffle Artistry Award Winners

3rd Annual Truffle Artistry Award Winners

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3rd Annual Truffle Artistry Awards We are proud to present the results of the 3rd Annual TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 3rd Annual CHOCOLATE 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST EXTERIOR DESIGN 5.0 STARS cochu chocolatier Gin & Tonic " Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier Blood Orange " Chocolat Celeste Box Set " flying noir box set " 4.5 STARS cochu chocolatier Lychee...
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3rd Annual Hot Chocolate Award Winners

3rd Annual Hot Chocolate Award Winners

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3rd Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 3rd Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 3rd Annual HOT 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. 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST TEXTURE 4.5 STARS Ticket Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup " 4.0 STARS Ticket Chocolate Dark Chocolate Orange " Ticket Chocolate Hazelnut Hot " Amara Chocolate & Coffee Gran Criollo " Delysia Chocolatier Dark " Delysia Chocolatier Peppermint " 3.5 STARS Laurie's Chocolates ChocoMinty " NOMU Decadent Hot Chocolate " 3.0...
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2016 Truffle Artistry AWARDS – Call for Entries through Nov. 23

2016 Truffle Artistry AWARDS – Call for Entries through Nov. 23

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION: Top Truffle Artistry Registration Now Open Registration closes November 23 for Truffles (or earlier if full) Details and to Register here REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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Hot Chocolate & Beverage AWARDS Call for Entries 2016

Hot Chocolate & Beverage AWARDS Call for Entries 2016

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION: Best Hot Chocolate and Drinking Cocoa NEW: Top Ranked Hot Chocolates will be featured at a Hot Chocolate Popup in San Francisco in December Registration Now Open Registration closes October 21 (Extended to October 24th) Details and to Register here...
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