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Registration Open for Special Edition Ruby Chocolate and Chocolate Photography Awards

June 16, 2021June 18, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for the Special Edition 2021 Ruby Chocolate Awards, and Chocolate Photography & Video Awards. Registration deadlines are: BEST RUBY Special: Ruby (New) Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: November 19, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: December 3, 2021 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made completely or partially from Ruby chocolate. NEW TOP PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO Special: Photography & Video Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 15, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: Online at Time of Registration : REGISTER HERE : This competition is for photography and video of chocolates, confections and pastries that are intended for promotional or information use on social media, specifically on Instagram. NEW...

May 26th Entry Deadline for 2021 Bar, Vegan, and Spicy Chocolate Awards

March 16, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 26th for 2021 Best Chocolate Bars, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 26, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: June 4, 2021 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 26, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: June 4, 2021 : 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: May 26, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: June 4, 2021 : REGISTER HERE ...

2021 Awards for Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2021 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, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates. ***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions are judged. This...

April Registration Deadlines for 2021 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

February 1, 2021April 27, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2021 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2021 Product Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021 : REGISTER HERE TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2021 (Expanded by Request to Allow Additional Entries) Product Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021 : REGISTER HERE 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...

The Best Valentine’s Day Chocolates of the Year Awards

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

THE BEST CHOCOLATES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 4th Annual Valentine's Chocolate Awards: We are proud to present the results of the 4th Annual VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 4th Annual VALENTINE’S 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, and logo award merchandise. GOLD MEDAL CHOCOLATE Baetz Chocolates "Hearts on Fire" Panache Chocolatier Unforgettable Chocolate Box SELEUSS Chocolates EROS Collection: Rosa Mundi Truffle, Orange Blossom Truffle, Raspberry and Cream Truffle SILVER MEDAL CHOCOLATE Cocoa Tree Chocolates Sweetheart Box Delysia Chocolatier Boutique of Chocolates: Orange Blossom Truffle, Texas Wildflower Truffle, Raspberry Hibiscus Truffle, Honey Lavender...

Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

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...