Entry Deadline:
Judging – Week of May 29, 2026
Attention Artisan, Fine and Specialty Chocolate Makers:
– The 2nd Annual US International Chocolate Competition!
– Open To All Commercially Produced Product Around The World
– Trade Buyers Only Judging By Category & Price
The judging will be conducted by panels of a minimum of three qualified trade buyers. Our trade-only judging panelists judge for a living and work with chocolate and their customers on a daily basis.
US International Chocolate Competition
125 Asia Place
Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
Per Entry Fee – $100.00 (Jan 1-May 15, 2026)
Per Entry Fee – $115.00 (May 16-22, 2026)
Per Entry Fee – $125.00 (May 23-29, 2026)
Award levels are Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
– Double Gold: Phenomenal Product (Must Be Unanimous Decision by Panelists)
– Gold: Buyers “Love” It
– Silver: Buyers “Like” It
– Bronze: Buyers would purchase it
Double Gold award winners will be re-tasted by all panelists to establish which brands may be eligible to receive a ‘Best of Category’ endorsement in its pricing category