2nd Annual Chocolate Branding & Marketing Award Rankings

2nd Annual Chocolate Branding & Marketing Award Rankings

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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Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Join us for The Thirdy Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun both times, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a third Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on February 11th. The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolatiers and culinary artisans. Walk among the various chocolatiers and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Then take home some of that great chocolate and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment. The Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE   The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. VIDEO FROM THE FIRST...
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National Holiday Chocolate Day is November 20, 2016

National Holiday Chocolate Day is November 20, 2016

What are the Holidays without chocolate? They're not quite the Holidays, are they? Holiday chocolate sales are some of the largest throughout the year, and this is because everyone wants some for their celebrations and festivities. That's why it's time to have a national day for holiday chocolates. Join us on November 20, the third Sunday of the month, in celebrating the first annual National Holiday Chocolate Day. This new national day of celebration will be launched at the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. Chocolate lovers throughout Northern California, and throughout North America, will be able to treat themselves on the 20th in the knowledge that they are bringing about a new reason to eat delicious chocolate. (Twitter & Instagram hashtags: #NationalHolidayChocolateDay ) Holiday Chocolate Fun Facts and History The period between Halloween and Christmas has the largest amount of chocolate sales in North America and England, with Easter following in second. Switzerland is the country that eats the most chocolate annually, at...
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Chocolate Film Screening of Semisweet Life in Chocolate at the Fall CHOCOLATE SALON

Chocolate Film Screening of Semisweet Life in Chocolate at the Fall CHOCOLATE SALON

For the first time, the Fall Chocolate Salon will be screening a recent chocolate film for attendees: "Semisweet: Life in Chocolate." PRODUCED BY: LALITA KRISHNA DIRECTED BY: MICHAEL ALLCOCK Synopsis Three continents, four stories and one deep connection: the complex world of chocolate. In the wilds of Northern Canada are Ron and Nadine who make raw chocolate like the Aztecs. In Hershey, Pennsylvania, is Hershey employee Jonathan. In West Africa, are plantation workers Noufou and Mamoutou. In Paris, is chocolatier Patrick Roger. Semisweet: Life in Chocolate follows the unique journeys of people whose lives are transformed by chocolate. Biography: Producer Lalita Krishna is an award winning filmmaker whose works have screened on major TVnetworks and at film festivals around the world. An early adopter of new platforms for storytelling, Lalita produces mobile apps and websites which complement and enhance the documentary viewing experience. She brings community involvement and user engagement strategies to the projects she develops and produces. Her projects have been acclaimed for...
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Hot Chocolate & Beverage AWARDS Call for Entries 2016

Hot Chocolate & Beverage AWARDS Call for Entries 2016

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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Artisan Chocolate Art Gallery

Artisan Chocolate Art Gallery

The cool and tasty Chocolate Art Gallery at the annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon event (www.SFChocolateSalon.com) features chocolate skulls, diamonds, dresses, statues, zen gardens, cakes, and even Legos in Scharffen Berger Chocolate. The Chocolate diamonds come from Chocolatines outside of Chicago, and the zen garden and legos were created by the International Chocolate Salon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOT0U1Yw06I  ...
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Pre-Orders Open for Limited Edition CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNER MEDAL Lapel Pins

Pre-Orders Open for Limited Edition CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNER MEDAL Lapel Pins

Pre-Orders are now being taken for the Limited Edition CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNER MEDAL Lapel Pins for 2016. These lapel pins are designed for CHOCOLATE SALON COMPETITION AWARDS & EVENT AWARD WINNERS. Pins can be displayed on clothing, items, as well as converted to hang from a lanyard, etc. Pin is 1.25 inches in diameter. Metal alloy. Maximum of 4 can be ordered. (pictured below: 2012 Pin) RSVP / Orders Required. To Order or for more information, go here ...
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