7th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards
We are proud to present the results of the 7th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 7th 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, product label stickers, and logo award merchandise.
BEST TASTE
GOLD
Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix with Marshmallows
SILVER
Wildwood Chocolate Mexican Style Drinking Chocolate
BRONZE
Delysia Chocolatier Peppermint Drinking Chocolate
BEST TEXTURE
GOLD
Wildwood Chocolate Mexican Style Drinking Chocolate
SILVER
Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix with Marshmallows
Beaumont Cocoa Hot Cocoa Mix
BRONZE
CocoTutti Chocolates 72% Dark with Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa
MOST UNIQUE
GOLD
SELEUSS Chocolates DUCHESS 53% Haute Chocolate...
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...
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
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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...
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.
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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...
2019 Chocolate Awards
ICS Registration Deadlines Update
Truffle Artistry Awards, Registration closes October 31st |
CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS
BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD
REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA
AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES
– Truffle Artistry Awards (Registration closes October 31st)
To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page
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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...
