{"title":"sofi Award Winners","description":"\u003cp\u003eBixby Chocolate products that have won the distinguished sofi Awards from the Specialty Food Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) SOFI Awards, short for \"Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation,\" are among the most prestigious accolades in the specialty food industry. Since their inception in 1972, the SOFI Awards have been recognizing excellence and innovation in specialty foods, beverages, and culinary products. Winning a SOFI Award is a mark of distinction, signaling to consumers and retailers alike that a product is of the highest quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-haitian-70-dark-chocolate-bar","title":"Organic Haitian 70% Dark Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaine's First Bean to Bar Chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Chocolate: Deep, resonant flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic by MOFGA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaitian cacao beans have had a re-birth. For over a century, large export companies purchased low-quality cacao from smallholder farmers at prices below the commodity market. Produits des Iles S.A (PISA), an environmentally committed direct trade source, changed the way Haitian cacao is processed and exported. The results of these changes improved the quality exponentially and the farmers are now experiencing the monetary benefits. Before PISA, farmers were abandoning their groves and participating in the environmentally disastrous charcoal market. Now Haitian cacao is ranked among the best of the Caribbean\/ Central American organic beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":566717087788,"sku":"Organic Haitian 70% Dark Chocolate Bar","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/products\/bixby_bars-22.jpg?v=1745624339"},{"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":"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":"beer-brittle","title":"Allagash Beer Brittle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDelicious Beer Brittle--\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eButtery, crunchy, nutty goodness in every bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllagash Sixteen Counties Chipotle Peanut Brittle: This peanut brittle is for the adventurist who enjoys a bit of spice and heat. Featuring the iconic Allagash Sixteen Counties beer (brewed with 100% Maine-grown grain). The brittle has a dash of chipotle and Maine Sea Salt for a mouthwatering experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllagash White Peanut Brittle: Made with the famous Belgian-style Allagash White beer, peanuts, and a hint of Maine Sea Salt. Light and mellow with pleasing tones of malt, hops and Chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllagash Nibby Stout: Made with Allagash North Sky Stout, this brittle has our Bixby nibs and mix of nuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bixby Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"White Peanut Beer","offer_id":35007219761312,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sixteen Counties Chili Peanut Beer","offer_id":35007219794080,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"North Sky Cacao Nib Stout Beer","offer_id":35007219826848,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/9302\/products\/1_1.jpg?v=1745459706"},{"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. 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