The Top Toffee of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

The Top Toffee of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 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. 2023 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD St. Croix Chocolate Co. Chili Pistachio Toffee The Toffee Merchant Limoncello Toffee SILVER Belle Toffee Roasted Hazelnut Espresso Toffee in Dark Chocolate Jensen Toffee Espresso Toffee Rosie Rae's Toffee Peanut Butter and Jelly Toffee Stella's Confectionery Butter Pecan Toffee Tomo Toffee White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Toffee BRONZE Belle Toffee Bourbon Pecan Toffee in Gold Chocolate Big Al's Best Big Al's...
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May 27th Registration Deadlines for 2023 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Awards

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

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.     ...
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2023 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2023 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

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.   ...
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Results from 9th Annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Competition

Results from 9th Annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Competition

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...
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Best Sugar Free Chocolates of the Year Awarded

Best Sugar Free Chocolates of the Year Awarded

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

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

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

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

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...
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Registration Open for 2022 Best Caramel and Truffle Artistry Awards

Registration Open for 2022 Best Caramel and Truffle Artistry Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2022 Best Caramels and Truffle Artistry Awards. Registration deadlines are: TOP CARAMELS Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 14, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: November 4, 2022 : REGISTER HERE   TOP TRUFFLES Annual Truffle Artistry Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 14, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: November 4, 2022 : REGISTER HERE   ...
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