{"product_id":"2025-award-winners","title":"2025 Award Winners","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e2025 Award-Winning Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eEach year, the world’s finest chocolate makers send their best creations to be judged at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards in London. These awards celebrate exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful sourcing, and the pure expression of cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eWe’re honored to share that in 2025, six of our artisan chocolate bars were recognized, a meaningful milestone that reflects the care we put into every step, from roasting to refining to hand wrapping here in the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eThis collection brings together a range of origins, roast profiles, and cacao expressions - from bright and fruity light roasts to deep, complex dark roasts, and even the pure intensity of 100% chocolate. Each bar tells its own story of place, process, and flavor. Enjoy all six of our 2025 award winning bars in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e🥇 GOLD \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e70% Ghana Dark Roast — Recipe 266\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eCrafted from exceptional cacao sourced from Ghana, this bar showcases the power of a carefully developed dark roast. Rich, bold, and deeply satisfying, with layered cocoa intensity and a long, elegant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ghana 70% dark roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/ghana-70-dark-roast-chocolate-recipe-266\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about this bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e🥈 SILVER \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e74% Madagascar Light Roast — Recipe 214\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eA vibrant expression of Madagascar cacao, highlighting bright fruit notes and natural complexity. The light roast preserves the origin’s signature character, resulting in a lively and beautifully balanced chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Madagascar 74% light roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/madagascar-214\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about his bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003e🥉 BRONZE \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003e72% Öko Caribe Dominican Republic Light Roast — Recipe 212\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003eSmooth and nuanced with gentle fruit and cocoa notes, showcasing the elegance of carefully fermented Dominican cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oko Caribe 72% light roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/dominican-republic-212\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about this bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2294\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003e70% Madagascar Medium Roast — Recipe 290\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003eA balanced roast that brings together fruit, cocoa richness, and soft warmth for a rounded Madagascar experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Madagascar 70% medium roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/madagascar-70-medium-roast-chocolate-recipe-290\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about this bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e100% Madagascar Light Roast — Recipe 232\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2526\"\u003ePure cacao in its most expressive form — bright, complex, and surprisingly approachable for a 100% bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2702\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Madagascar 100% light roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/madagascar-100-limited-release\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about this bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2902\" data-start=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2704\"\u003e100% Öko Caribe Dominican Republic Medium Roast — Recipe 233\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2768\"\u003eDeep cocoa character with earthy richness and a smooth finish, highlighting the depth of Dominican cacao without any added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2971\" data-start=\"2904\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oko Caribe 100% medium roast\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/oko-caribe-100-limited-release\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about this bar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRESCO CHOCOLATE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210639593628,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/3285\/files\/PXL_20260101_233633845.jpg?v=1771209549","url":"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/2025-award-winners","provider":"FRESCO CHOCOLATE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}