It has been a whirlwind of events and competitions this season! The International Chocolate Salon 2017 honored us with four stars in the Best Chocolatier & Confectioners in America Awards, along with the title of “Superior Chocolatier.” They rated our Raspberry Dark bar 5 out of 5 stars, with bronze medals for both “Best Ingredient Combinations” and “Best Chocolate Bar.”
Washu
The Washu Project bar earned two silver medals and a bronze, for “Best Taste,” “Best Chocolate Bar,” and “Best Texture,” respectively. We really appreciated one judge’s feedback, “The Washu Project bar was absolutely amazing! My taste buds sung with joy as the flavor profiles unveiled itself.” We’re glad they enjoyed it as much as we do!
A few weeks ago, we were honored to receive a handful of awards from The Academy of Chocolate. This London-based organization was founded by five of Britain’s top chocolate professionals. It exists to help educate consumers about chocolate, from understanding ethical sourcing to training their palate.
Raspberry Dark
In the Flavoured Dark Chocolate Bars category, our Dark Raspberry bar made us proud with a silver medal. (Fun history fact: in its first release, this bar was originally named “Razzle in the Dark.” However, after customer feedback and many discussions about ambiguity, the berry-licious treat earned its current title.)
In the Bean to Bar Milk category, we brought home two silver medals. We know what you’re thinking: “Since when has Creo made milk chocolate?” After months of testing and tasting, we’ve developed two new flavors: the Browned Butter bar and the Dark Milk with Fleur de sel bar.
Minty Dark
Our Minty Dark bar brought home a bronze medal in the Flavoured Dark Chocolate Bars category. We couldn’t help smiling when we found out this labor-of-love bar caught the attention of The Academy. It also won a Good Food Award this year, and a bronze medal in the Americas region of the International Chocolate Awards… There is a reason that this is one of our most popular bars made with our refreshing Northwest mint!
Nibs & Sea Salt
The salty-crunchy Nibs & Sea Salt bar joined our Minty Dark in the bronze-winning category.
Spicy Dark
Not to be left out of the party, the Spicy Dark bar also joined the Creo Chocolate bronze-winner club! (Speaking of parties, the flavor mix in this bar is literally a “party in your mouth.” If you’ve tried it, you know what we mean. It’s not a bar to burn taste buds. Rather, it is a bar meant to hit every part of your mouth with a different flavor note…Tim likes to call it “a symphony in your mouth!”)
Purely Dark
In the Bean to Bar (under 80%) category, our classic Purely Dark bar also earned a bronze. This treat is the base for all of our 73% bars. (Fun fact: come in for a Make-a-Bar tour, and design your own flavor creation on top of this bar!)
Sipping Chocolates
Our Midnight Truffle Sipping Chocolate earned a bronze in the Plain Hot Chocolate category, while our Mayan Spice Sipping Chocolate earned the same in the Flavoured Hot Chocolate category.
We greatly appreciate the consideration and recognition of The Academy of Chocolate, The International Chocolate Awards, International Chocolate Salon and the Good Food Awards. As always, thank you for your support. Cheers to the future of fine chocolate!
