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Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar SILVER Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar BRONZE Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate Best Taste GOLD The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...

May Registration Deadlines for 2019 Bar, Caramel, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, Caramels, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE TOP CARAMELS Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: June 17, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 21, 2019 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : 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 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : 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...

NEW BOOK RELEASE: The Official Chocolate Journal

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Our second publication of the year, THE OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE JOURNAL. Use for tastings, recipes, travels, shops, chocolate salons. Now available, you'll be able to keep track of your chocolate tastings, your favorite chocolates, your favorite shops and even recipes with THE OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE JOURNAL (2nd Edition). Over 140 pages for you to fill. Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TZLokL ...

Registration Open for 2019 International Chocolate Salon Awards

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, White Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Spicy Chocolate, and Best Caramels. 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...

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

November 1, 2018October 29, 2018 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

2018 Chocolate Award Registration Deadlines Update

March 1, 2018March 14, 2018 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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 ...

Merchandise for Award Winning Chocolatiers Launched

January 13, 2018 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that logo'd merchandise is now available for award winning chocolatiers and confetioners. This includes long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, hats, and tote bags telling the world of their ICS award achievements. Visit the Merch Shop here. ...

2016 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

April 27, 2016May 26, 2016 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: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION: Best Chocolate Bars Top Toffee Best White Chocolate Best Bridal Chocolates Top Caramels Registration Now Open Registration closes May 26th (June 11th for Caramels) Details and to Register here...