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The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 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 Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose BRONZE Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel Baetz Chocolates Black Magic Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame SILVER Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...

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 ...

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...

Chocolate Salon Launches Press Release Promotion with Cision’s PRWeb

August 3, 2020August 8, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

FOR PRESS RELEASES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Cision has created a special press release package in honor of the TasteTV events, partners, awards, and fans so that you can economically announce any of your achievements or partnerships. THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CHOCOLATE SALON PARTICIPANTS. For your Press and News Releases, take advantage of select Cision Distribution by PRWeboptions at 15% off and no annual membership fee. Are You an Award winner or finalist? Let the World Know via PRWeb! Everyone is invited. This 15% discount applies to any Basic, Advanced, or Premium press release distribution through PR Web. To enjoy this promotion, new users should go to this PRWeb site to register, then login at app.prweb.com, and enter: Promo code (15% OFF): TASTE2021 If you are an existing PRWeb customer, you can login as usual at https://app.prweb.com/Login.aspx and then use the TASTE2021 promo code. ...

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...

2020 White Chocolate Awards Winners

July 6, 2020August 25, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2020 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 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. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Tandem Chocolates Elderflower Cordial SILVER Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie The Organic Green Tea (Bar) For Pete's Sake Chocolate Tres Leches BRONZE Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Indian Kulfi (Bar) Holm Made Toffee Co. LLC Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Orange Creamsicle Panache Chocolatier London Fog SELEUSS Chocolates Eden's Honey Truffle Tandem Chocolates Raspberry Yuzu Crunch HONORABLE MENTION SELEUSS Chocolates Bavarian Acacia Honey Truffle Best Taste GOLD Tandem Chocolates Elderflower...

2020 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2020 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 and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: CocoTutti Chocolates Delysia Chocolatier Holm Made Toffee Co. Hu Kitchen Michael's Chocolates Panache Chocolatier St. Croix Chocolate Co The Chocolate Fetish All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here. ...

August Registration Deadlines for 2020 Bar, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards (UPDATED)

February 1, 2020August 1, 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, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: August 31, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: September 18, 2020 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: August 31, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: October 9, 2020 : 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: August 31, 2020 Product Submission Deadline: October 9, 2020 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more. 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...