Best West Midlands Chocolate Producers
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2024
BEST L'Esterre Chocolate Chocolates
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2019
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022, 2021, 2019
BEST Black Forest Chocolates Chocolates
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2015, 2013
BEST Toot-sweets Shropshire Chocolates Chocolates
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2020
BEST La Fleur De Chocolat Chocolates
Seed Chocolate is a craft chocolate maker located in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. They specialize in producing bean-to-bar chocolate, sourcing ethically grown cacao beans from around the world. The company emphasizes sustainability and transparency in its production processes.
Seed Chocolate offers a range of unique chocolate bars, which include single-origin and infused varieties.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2019
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2021, 2019, 2018
International Chocolate Awards - Bronze
2018
BEST Seed Chocolate Chocolates
Hampshire Confectioner is a chocolate producer based in Whitchurch. The company specializes in creating artisanal and handcrafted chocolates using high-quality ingredients. They offer a variety of products including truffles, chocolate bars, and seasonal treats.
Additionally, Hampshire Confectioner is known for sourcing ethically produced cocoa and engaging in sustainable practices.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2017
BEST Hampshire Confectioner Chocolates
Holdsworth Chocolates is a family-run business based in the UK. The company specializes in producing handmade, premium-quality chocolates. Holdsworth Chocolates sources fine ingredients to craft an array of truffles, pralines, and other confections.
The packaging often features elegant and artistic designs suitable for gifting. Holdsworth was founded in 1988.
Best West Midlands Chocolates
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2024
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2015, 2013
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2021
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2020
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2019
The Dark Chocolate and Caramelized Hazelnut Bar made by Black Forest Chocolates is a premium confectionery product that combines the rich, intense flavors of dark chocolate with the crunchy, sweet taste of caramelized hazelnuts. The dark chocolate used is typically high in cocoa content, providing a deep and robust flavor profile that pairs exquisitely with the nutty and caramel notes of the hazelnuts.
Each bar is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and texture, making it a luxurious treat for chocolate aficionados.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2019
75% Dark - Chililique - Peru is a chocolate product crafted by Seed Chocolate. This specialty chocolate is made using cocoa beans sourced from Chililique in Peru, a region known for its high-quality cacao. The 75% dark chocolate blend offers an intensity that showcases the unique flavor profile of Peruvian cacao, characterized by deep, rich cocoa notes with subtle hints of fruitiness and floral undertones.
The craftsmanship of Seed Chocolate ensures a smooth texture and a well-balanced taste, appealing to chocolate aficionados who appreciate fine dark chocolate.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2019
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022
The 75% Dark Chocolate - Gran Chililique - Peru, made by Seed Chocolate, is a premium chocolate bar crafted using high-quality cacao beans sourced from the Gran Chililique region in Peru. This region is renowned for its unique microclimate and rich soil, which contribute to the distinctive flavor profile of the cacao.
Seed Chocolate is known for its meticulous bean-to-bar process, ensuring that each batch highlights the complex, fruity, and slightly earthy notes characteristic of Gran Chililique cacao. The chocolate boasts a deep, robust flavor with a balanced bitterness, making it a favorite among dark chocolate aficionados.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2021
Seed Chocolate's 88% Dark Chocolate - Gran Nativo Blanco - Peru is a premium chocolate bar characterized by its rich and intense cocoa flavor. This chocolate is crafted using cocoa beans sourced from the Gran Nativo Blanco variety, indigenous to Peru.
The high cocoa content at 88% ensures a deep, bold chocolate experience with minimal sweetness.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2021
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