2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Entries Close December 31st

2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Entries Close December 31st

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 28, 2018 (Extended to Dec. 31st) Product Submission Deadline: January 6, 2019 : 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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Award Results announced for Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon 2018

Award Results announced for Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon 2018

The Judging Panel for the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon in San Francisco 2018 has released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event. This year's results consisted of the combined votes of both the selected Judges panel as well as actual event attendees. The Top Artisan awards are below. See all of the awards for Fall Holiday Salon here. Top Artisan Chocolatier: GOLD Michael's Chocolates SILVER CocoTutti Chocolates BRONZE flying noir HONORABLE MENTION Socola Chocolatier Raphio Chocolate SWEET55 Cru Chocolate   www.FallChocolateSalon.com ...
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2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

2019 Chocolate VALENTINE AWARDS – Call for Entries Open

  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 28, 2018 Product Submission Deadline: January 6, 2019 : 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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LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

  At the Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon this Fall, several Women in Chocolatewere honored by the INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON for their contributions to the world of chocolate and chocolate culture. The International Chocolate Salon was founded in 2007 by TasteTV and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media, and is one of the premier international bodies celebrating and honoring artisan and premium chocolates and confections. Pictured here: (front row, left to right) Marti Chocolatt, Food Market Gypsy, The Chocolate Project, (back row, left to right)  Raphio Chocolate, Amella Caramels, Valenza Chocolatier, author Carole Bloom, Hnina Gourmet, Bar Cacao. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARDrecipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. It also spotlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, confectioners, and pastry chefs that the Los Angeles Area and Southern California has supported. The following are the announced recipients of...
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Award Results announced for Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

Award Results announced for Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

The Judging Panel for the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018 has released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event. This year's results consisted of the combined votes of both the selected Judges panel as well as actual event attendees. The Top Artisan awards are below. See all of the awards for Los Angeles here. Top Artisan Chocolatier: GOLD Michael's Chocolates SILVER Marti Chocolatt Mignon Chocolate BRONZE Truffles n Toffee Raphio Chocolate 3D Candies www.LAChocolateSalon.com ...
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2018 Chocolate Award Registration Open for Truffle Artistry and Hot Chocolate

2018 Chocolate Award Registration Open for Truffle Artistry and Hot Chocolate

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update Truffle Artistry close October 31st | Hot Drinking Chocolate Nov. 18th | Chocolate Valentine Dec. 28th | 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) - Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards (November 18th) - Chocolate Valentine Awards (December 28th) - Asian Flavors (New, TBA) - Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA)   To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page ...
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2018 Chocolate Award Registration Deadlines Update

2018 Chocolate Award Registration Deadlines Update

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update White Chocolate close March 16 | Toffee April 20 | May 31 for Bars, Spicy, Vegan Chocolates | June 15 for Caramels CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES - Caramels (Registration closes June 15) - Chocolate Bars (Registration closes May 31) - Toffee (Registration closes April 20) - White Chocolate (Registration closes March 16) - Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA) - Truffle Artistry (Registration closes October 31) - Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate (Results announced here) - Chocolate Valentine Awards (Results announced here) - Spicy Chocolate Registration closes May 31) - Vegan Chocolate (Registration closes May 31) - Asian Flavors (New, TBA) To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page ...
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2018 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2018 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2018 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 in the previous year's 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, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Bridal Chocolates. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Amano Artisan Chocolate Chuao Chocolatier CocoTutti Chocolates CocoVaa Chocolatier Delysia Chocolatier EHChocolatier Flying Noir Seleuss The Chocolate Fetish All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here. ...
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