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Latest announcements
Updates from Ranger Chocolate Co. and the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival.
— PR Newswire
The second annual festival opens October 2–4, bringing together more than 45 Oregon makers, hundreds of chocolate chip cookies, neighborhood businesses, and families for three days celebrating craft chocolate and community.
Read the announcement— Bridgetown Bites
Bridgetown Bites previews the second annual festival, starting Friday, October 2 with the main festival on Saturday and Sunday, produced by Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the story— Prosper Portland
Prosper Portland profiles Ranger Chocolate Co.’s bean-to-bar factory in the historic Olympic Mills Building, and its work with the agency on the buildout of the production facility.
— The Quality Edit
Chef Gregory Gourdet names Ranger Chocolate Co. among the ten places that shaped his taste, pointing to their Caribbean and Passion Fruit bar collaborations and our work with Haitian cacao.
Read the story— PR Newswire
In its second year, the festival brings more than 45 Oregon makers to the historic Olympic Mills Building for three days of tasting, competition, and community.
Read the announcement— The Morning Stampede, 98.7 The Bull (KUPL)
Mallory Santic gave the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival and its Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition a shout-out live on The Morning Stampede.
Listen to the segment— AM Extra, KOIN
Co-founder George Domurot joined KOIN’s AM Extra Foodie Friday with a preview of the 2026 Portland Craft Chocolate Festival and its Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition.
Watch on YouTube
— The Morning Stampede, 98.7 The Bull (KUPL)
Co-founder George Domurot joined Mallory Santic live on The Morning Stampede to talk about the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival's Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition.
Listen to the interview— Oregonlive
Bakers are invited to join the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival’s chocolate chip cookie competition this fall.
Read the story— Bake Magazine
Bake Magazine covers the announcement of C4, the festival’s first Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition, with youth, home baker, and professional divisions and final judging by a panel that includes Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.
Read the story— PR Newswire
Free competition welcomes youth, home, and professional bakers, culminating in final judging with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.
Read the announcement— PR Newswire
The expanded festival brings together leading chocolate makers, industry voices, and immersive experiences this October.
Read the announcementFeatures, broadcasts & releases
Coverage of Ranger Chocolate Co., our awards, our expansion, and Portland’s first Craft Chocolate Festival.
— Portland Mercury
Portland Mercury writers share independent gift ideas and include Ranger Chocolate Co. among their local recommendations.
Read the gift guide— PR Newswire
The first festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees and featured more than 30 exhibitors from across the Pacific Northwest.
Read the announcement— Think Out Loud, OPB
Co-founder George Domurot joined Bees and Beans’ Andrea Marks on OPB’s Think Out Loud to talk about the festival and the evolution of Portland’s craft chocolate scene.
Read on OPB— Bridgetown Bites
A preview of the three-day Southeast Portland event featuring regional chocolate makers, products, tastings, and voting.
Read the preview— KOIN
A video introduction to Portland’s inaugural Craft Chocolate Festival and the makers taking part.
— PR Newswire
Ranger Chocolate Co. announces three honors from the 2025 Americas Bean-to-Bar & Craft Chocolatier Competition.
Read the announcement— PR Newswire
Ranger Chocolate Co. announces a three-day celebration of regional bean-to-bar makers, chocolatiers, and artisans.
Read the announcement— International Chocolate Awards
Gold for Salted Caramel, Silver for the Caribbean Chocolate Bar, and Bronze for Candied Oranges.
View the winners— KOIN
KOIN reports on Ranger Chocolate Co.’s expanded production space and tasting room.
Watch on YouTube
— USA Today 10Best
Ranger Chocolate Co. is recognized for organic, sustainably sourced chocolate bars and distinctive flavors.
View the result2025 — USA Today 10Best
Independent chocolate shops recognized for distinctive confections made with premium ingredients and unique flavors.
View the top ten— KOIN
KOIN reports on Ranger Chocolate Co.’s move within Portland’s Central Eastside and plans for the inaugural festival.
Read on KOIN— WJBF
Coverage of Ranger Chocolate Co.’s new facility and the announcement of the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival.
Read on WJBF— PR Newswire
The release announces Ranger Chocolate Co.’s new facility and Portland Craft Chocolate Festival plans.
Read the announcementFrom the archive
Stories about Ranger Chocolate Co. products, collaborations, and Portland chocolate.
— New School Beer
Public Coast Brewing collaborates with Smith Teamaker and Ranger Chocolate Co. on winter-inspired beers.
Read the story— New School Beer
A winter stout collaboration pairing Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery with Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the story— Travel Portland
A guide to small-batch, only-in-Portland candies and chocolates, including Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the guide— Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit features the Caribbean Chocolate Bar from Chef Gregory Gourdet and Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the feature— KATU
A collaboration paying tribute to the Puerto Rican and Haitian roots behind the Caribbean Chocolate Bar.
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— Imbibe
A Ranger Chocolate Co. hot chocolate recipe spiked with coffee for winter.
View the recipeAbout Ranger
Learn how Ranger Chocolate Co. makes premium bean-to-bar chocolate from scratch with organic, ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients.
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