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INTRO

The largest craft chocolate competition worldwide since 2012

Discover the world's best chocolate

Take me to the winners

photo: Cocomas Chocolate, Smooth 73%, Best dark/origin bar, Asia-Pacific 2021-22

WINNERS 2026

2026 European, Middle Eastern and African Bean-to-Bar Competition Winner

Tradition in every layer - interview with European Bars winner Feitoria do Cacao

Read our interview with Feitoria do Cacao

WINNERS 2025

2025 British Craft Chocolate Competition Winner

From Dreams to Bars - interview with British winner Solkiki Chocolatemaker

Read our interview with Solkiki Chocolatemaker

WINNERS WF

2025 European, Middle Eastern and African Bean-to-Bar Competition Winner

Consistency is the new craft - interview with European Bars winner Friis-Holm Chokolade

Read our interview with Mikkel Friis-Holm

WINNERS WF

2025 British Craft Chocolate Competition Winner

Toasted, bold and brilliant - interview with British winner Dormouse Chocolates

Read our interview with Dormouse Chocolates

WINNERS WF

2023 Asia-Pacific Plain/Origin Dark Bar Overall Winner

JAPANESE INNOVATION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Read our interview with Minimal

FEATURE WDC

Getting back to the roots

Renaissance of Drinking Chocolate

FEATURE Traceability

We are supporting cacao farmers

Traceable cacao is now required from all of our entrants

Access the professional site for Entrants and Judges here.

Check out our 2026 Competition Calendar

European Bean to Bar

Tradition in every layer – Feitoria do Cacao

Interview with our 2026 European winner – Feitoria do Cacao

British

From Dreams to Bars – Solkiki Chocolatemaker

Interview with our 2025 British winner – Solkiki Chocolatemaker

European Bean to Bar

Consistency is the new craft – Friis-Holm Chokolade

Interview with our 2025 European winner – Friis-Holm Chokolade

Features

Origin Traceability

Read about our ‘Cacao origin traceability policy’

Features

Judging chocolate – the best job in the world?

Cat Black, Grand Jury member shares her insights about chocolate judging

Access the professional site for Entrants and Judges here.

Check out our 2026 Competition Calendar

Tradition in every layer – Feitoria do Cacao

From Dreams to Bars – Solkiki Chocolatemaker

Consistency is the new craft – Friis-Holm Chokolade

From Peru to Norway - Interview with Vigdis Rosenkilde

Origin Traceability

Judging chocolate – the best job in the world?

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