MARINE ON ST CROIX, Minn. — A local confectionary earned international recognition over the weekend for two of its sweet treats made right here in Minnesota.
The St. Croix Chocolate Company (SCCC) took home both silver and bronze awards at the International Chocolate Awards Finals Competition held Sunday in Florence, Italy. The company won the awards for its new Burnt Cinnamon and Bourbon Bar and its Macadamia bon bon, respectively.
"I'm so pleased, and really proud of what we have accomplished,” said chocolatier and co-owner of SCCC Robyn Dochterman, in a statement. “It’s a huge achievement to compete on this level, and excel."
The competition, the world's largest among craft chocolate makers, is judged by "chocolate professionals" who assess each entry based on characteristics like flavor, texture and balance.
Dochterman went on to say the company, located about 10 miles north of Stillwater, is "grateful" to all those who have had a hand in its success.
"We will always work hard to make sure our fine chocolates are among the very best in the whole world,” Dochterman said.
The statement said former SCCC employee Nathan Eisinger and Scandia, Minnesota beekeeper — who produces the honey used in SCCC's confections — Cathy Mackiewicz, accepted the award on SCCC's behalf in Italy.
For more information about SCCC, visit its website.
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