Best New South Welsh Confectionery Producers
Volo Chocolate, based in Windsor, California, focuses on small-batch production, utilizing traditional methods to craft their chocolates. The company sources its cacao beans from West Africa, emphasizing a direct and sustainable relationship with growers.
Volo Chocolate offers a variety of flavor profiles, incorporating local Sonoma County ingredients.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022, 2020
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2020
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022, 2020, 2019
Zokoko is a chocolate producer based in Australia that engages in a bean-to-bar manufacturing process, sourcing high-quality cacao beans from diverse origins to craft its chocolates. They produce a range of single-origin chocolate bars, emphasizing the unique flavor profiles of the beans used.
Zokoko also focuses on artisanal methods and small-batch production to maintain quality and flavor integrity.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2023, 2022, 2018, 2011
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2024, 2023, 2022, 2011
BEST Zokoko Chocolates
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2023, 2020
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2020
International Chocolate Awards - Bronze
2018
BEST Kahkow Usa Chocolates
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024
BEST Mandolé Orchard Nut Butters
Best New South Welsh Confectioneries
Volo 62% Dark Milk Chocolate With Olive Oil Roasted Almonds is a premium chocolate bar crafted by Volo Chocolate. It features a rich blend of 62% cacao, offering a balanced taste that combines the intensity of dark chocolate with the creaminess of milk chocolate.
The chocolate is enhanced with roasted almonds that have been infused with olive oil, providing a unique, savory complement to the sweetness and depth of the chocolate. The use of high-quality ingredients ensures a sophisticated flavor profile and texture.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2020
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023
The Sea Salt & Tasmanian Pepperberry Milk Chocolate is a product made by Zokoko, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker known for its high-quality confections. This particular chocolate bar combines the rich, creamy texture of milk chocolate with the unique flavor profiles of sea salt and Tasmanian pepperberry.
The sea salt enhances the natural sweetness of the milk chocolate, while the Tasmanian pepperberry adds a subtle, spicy kick that lingers on the palate. Each ingredient is carefully sourced to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors, making this chocolate bar a unique and luxurious treat.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2022
La Magdalena 70% - Single Estate is a high-quality chocolate product made by Kahkow USA. This chocolate features a cacao content of 70%, offering a rich and intense flavor profile. It is sourced from a single estate, ensuring traceability and a unique taste characteristic of its origin.
The product showcases the craftsmanship and dedication to premium ingredients inherent in Kahkow's artisanal approach to chocolate making.
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2020
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2020
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2020
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