PARTICIPATION

REGISTRATION BY 22 MARCH 2026

• Please register for the competition using this form no later than Sunday, 22 March 2026.
• If you need to make changes to a submitted form, please complete and submit a new one. We will consider the most recent submission.

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DELIVERY OF COMPETITION CHOCOLATES BY 27 MARCH 2026

• Competition products must be delivered no later than Friday, 27 March 2026, either by post or in person to:
  
  • Kaapelitehtaan Kahvibaari, Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki
  • Please clearly mark the package with: “Ice Cream and Chocolate Carnival”
• Please provide enough product samples for six (6) judges. We also recommend allowing for possible damage during transportation when determining the quantity sent.

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CATEGORIES AND RULES

CATEGORIES:

• Chocolate Bar of the Year
• Vegan Chocolate Bar of the Year
• Chocolate Product of the Year (NEW CATEGORY)

New Category: Ice Cream and Chocolate Carnival introduces a new competition category: Chocolate Product of the Year. Chocolate is an incredibly versatile and inspiring ingredient, transformed into pralines, truffles, chocolate-covered fudge pieces, berries and nuts, drinking cocoa, pastries, and countless other delicious innovations. With this category, we want to highlight this entire spectrum and give space to products where chocolate plays the central role — whether it is a classic favourite or a bold new creation. The goal of the Chocolate Product of the Year category is to celebrate creativity, quality, and the limitless possibilities of chocolate, while showcasing the most exciting launches and timeless favourites that delight consumers throughout the year.

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RULES:

• Each company may enter up to two (2) chocolate products per category.
• In categories where multiple products per company are allowed, only the highest-ranking product from each company may place in the Top 3.
• The competition product must be available at the event until Sunday, 19 April, and must be sufficiently available on the Finnish market.

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PROCESS, CRITERIA AND PLACEMENTS

PROCESS

• The competitions will take place at the Cable Factory on 1 April. Products must be delivered to the Cable Factory no later than the 27th of March.
• Products will be removed from their packaging and placed on numbered plates. The jury will taste them without knowing the company or product.
• There will be 4–6 judges, so please ensure sufficient samples for each judge.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PLACEMENTS

• The evaluation criteria are: taste, texture, appearance and aftertaste
• All chocolates will be evaluated anonymously. In the event of a tie, the jury will re-evaluate the tied products.
• In categories where multiple products per company are allowed, only the highest-ranking product from each company may place in the Top 3.

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REGISTER WITH THIS FORM

PARTICIPATION

REGISTRATION

• Please register for the competition using this form no later than Sunday, 5 April 2026.
• If you need to make changes to a submitted form, please complete and submit a new one. We will consider the most recent submission.
• The competitions will take place during the event on Friday, 17 April, and the competition ice creams will be collected from the exhibitor’s stand.

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CATEGORIES AND COMPETITION RULES

CATEGORIES

• Ice Cream of the Year
• Gelato of the Year
• Sorbet of the Year

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RULES

• Each company may enter up to two (2) products per category.
• Entries in each category may be either dairy-based or vegan.
• The product must be entered in the category it represents based on its production method, composition, and name. For example, the Ice Cream category is only for ice cream, not gelato or sorbet.
• The competition product must be available at the event until Sunday, 19 April, and must be sufficiently available on the Finnish market.

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COMPETITION PROCESS, CRITERIA AND PLACEMENTS

COLLECTION OF COMPETITION PRODUCTS

Competition ice creams will be collected from each exhibitor’s stand by the Carnivals team

• Schedule: The competitions will take place at Ice Cream and Chocolate Carnival on Friday, 17 April. Each participating company will be assigned a specific time slot during which the competition products must be ready for collection.
• Cups: The Carnivals team will deliver the cups used in the competition to each participant in advance. There will be approximately 4–6 judges.
• Collection: The Carnivals team will collect the competition products from the exhibitor’s stand at the pre-announced time and deliver them to the judges.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RANKINGS

• The evaluation criteria are: taste, texture, appearance and aftertaste
• All products will be evaluated anonymously. In the event of a tie, the jury will re-evaluate the tied products.
• In categories where multiple products per company are allowed, only the highest-ranking product from each company may place in the Top 3.

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REGISTER WITH THIS FORM