{"title":"International Chocolate Award Winners","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eixby Chocolate proudly presents our distinguished creations that have garnered recognition on the global stage! \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-belize-70-dark-chocolate-bar","title":"Organic Belize 70% Dark Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2026 Good Food Award WINNER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExperience the vibrant complexity of Belizean cacao in this award-recognized dark chocolate bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Belize 70% showcases the distinctive terroir of Central American cacao—bright, fruity notes with layers of complexity that can only come from exceptional beans and careful craftsmanship. This bar earned 2026 Good Food Award Finalist recognition for its outstanding taste and our commitment to ethical sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe source directly from farming partners in Belize who cultivate cacao with respect for both the land and their communities. These beans are then transformed in our Rockland, Maine facility using traditional bean-to-bar methods—roasting, winnowing, grinding, and refining in small batches to preserve the unique flavor characteristics that make Belizean cacao special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a chocolate bar that's fruity and approachable while maintaining the depth and richness you expect from a 70% dark chocolate. It's a true taste of origin—transparent, traceable, and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome contend that Belize is the \"Cradle of Chocolate.\" There is ample anthropological evidence that the Mayan civilization consumed drinking chocolate over 2600 years ago. Today's Beli\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ez\u003c\/span\u003ee beans are grown by over 350 certified organic smallholder cacao farming families in the Toledo district, most of them indigenous Q'eqchi' and Mopan Maya. These growers are supported by Maya Mountain Cacao, a direct trade source founded in 2010, which operates a 24-hectare demonstration farm for research and training in best practices for increasing cacao yield and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12893914071084,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/files\/Belize_AllAwards.png?v=1769703327"},{"product_id":"split-rock-bar","title":"Organic Split Rock Bourbon Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Organic Dark Chocolate Bourbon Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking in collaboration with our friends at Split Rock Distilling, we set out to create a chocolate bar unlike any other we have ever made.  Certified organic single-origin Dominican Republic cacao nibs are soaked in Split Rock's 15th month aged organic Bourbon for several weeks.  The resulting bar is robust and complex with a pronounced smooth and woody flavor profile.  A true one-of-a-kind chocolate experience! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic by MOFGA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32076488343689,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/products\/bixby_bars-3.jpg?v=1745622796"},{"product_id":"vanilla-creme-brulee-microbatch-bar","title":"Organic Crème Brûlée White Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the bar that won everything. 2022 Good Food Award Winner. sofi Gold. sofi Best New Product. International Chocolate Awards Silver. Chocolate Alliance Gold. And for good reason—it tastes like luxury feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFour organic ingredients come together to create something extraordinary: cocoa butter, cane sugar, milk powder, and real vanilla bean. The result is white chocolate that's actually sophisticated. It has the creamy, caramelized sweetness of crème brûlée without the torch, the richness of the finest white chocolate without any of the waxy aftertaste you find in lesser bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bar is pure indulgence. It's what happens when you refuse to cut corners, source certified organic ingredients (MOFGA certified), and craft chocolate in small batches with obsessive attention to detail. The vanilla isn't an extract—it's actual vanilla bean, adding those beautiful flecks and complex flavor notes that make each bite more interesting than the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecadently delicious.  2022 Good Food Award Winner. Sofi Gold and Sofi Best New Product 2022.  International Chocolate Awards Silver.  Chocolate Alliance Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/files\/BADGE_INCLUSION_GOLD_480x480.jpg?v=1675097385\" width=\"263\" height=\"306\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/files\/ScreenShot2023-01-30at11.54.29AM_480x480.png?v=1675097702\" width=\"344\" height=\"374\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/files\/ScreenShot2023-01-30at11.56.06AM_480x480.png?v=1675097796\" width=\"354\" height=\"380\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic by MOFGA. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33607475200137,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/products\/bixby_bars-4.jpg?v=1745620427"},{"product_id":"maine-grains-oat-milk-chocolate-bar-vegan","title":"Organic Maine Grains Oat Milk Chocolate Bar (Vegan)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFinally, a dairy-free chocolate that doesn't compromise on creaminess. This award-winning bar proves that \"milk\" chocolate doesn't need milk to be smooth, rich, and utterly satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade with organic oats from Maine Grains, this vegan chocolate delivers the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture you expect from milk chocolate, but with subtle depth that dark chocolate lovers will appreciate. It's not overly sweet, not too bitter—just beautifully balanced chocolate that happens to be completely plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGold winner at the 2022 sofi Awards and Silver at the 2023 International Chocolate Awards, this bar has won over vegans and non-vegans alike. The secret? Starting with certified organic cacao beans (MOFGA certified), sourcing Maine-grown oats from our neighbors at Maine Grains, and refusing to treat dairy-free as a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you're vegan, dairy-free by necessity, or just curious about exceptional plant-based chocolate, this bar delivers. Smooth, creamy, and proof that the future of chocolate is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with Maine Grains Oats, this is a \"milk\" chocolate bar made with oat milk instead of dairy milk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic by MOFGA. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42798070497537,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/products\/bixby_bars-15.jpg?v=1745622315"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/collections\/Maine_Grains_1.png?v=1780728760","url":"https:\/\/bixbychocolate.mom\/collections\/international-chocolate-award-winners.oembed","provider":"Bixby Chocolate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}