— AM Extra, KOIN
Fall takes a sweet turn at Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
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.
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Ranger Chocolate Co. in the news
See what the people are saying about us. Read recent press releases and media coverage about our awards, collaborations, growth, and community events.
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2026 newsroom
Updates from Ranger Chocolate Co. and the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival.
— The Morning Stampede, 98.7 The Bull (KUPL)
George Domurot Chats Up The Cookie Competition with The Morning Stampede 98.7
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
Think your chocolate chip cookies are the best? Portland festival wants you to prove it
Bakers are invited to join the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival’s chocolate chip cookie competition this fall.
Read the story— PR Newswire
Calling All Bakers! Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Launches Inaugural Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
Free competition welcomes youth, home, and professional bakers, culminating in final judging with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.
Read the announcement— PR Newswire
Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Returns for 2026
The expanded festival brings together leading chocolate makers, industry voices, and immersive experiences this October.
Read the announcementFeatures, broadcasts & releases
2025 coverage
Coverage of Ranger Chocolate Co., our awards, our expansion, and Portland’s first Craft Chocolate Festival.
— Portland Mercury
The Mercury’s Great Big Gift Guide
Portland Mercury writers share independent gift ideas and include Ranger Chocolate Co. among their local recommendations.
Read the gift guide— PR Newswire
Ranger Chocolate Co. Announces Sweet Success of Inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
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
Portland Craft Chocolate Festival celebrates local makers
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
The Inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Is This Weekend
A preview of the three-day Southeast Portland event featuring regional chocolate makers, products, tastings, and voting.
Read the preview— KOIN
Foodie Friday: Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
A video introduction to Portland’s inaugural Craft Chocolate Festival and the makers taking part.
— PR Newswire
Ranger Chocolate Co. Celebrates Three Wins at the Americas Competition
Ranger Chocolate Co. announces three honors from the 2025 Americas Bean-to-Bar & Craft Chocolatier Competition.
Read the announcement— PR Newswire
Portland’s First Craft Chocolate Festival Debuts This October
Ranger Chocolate Co. announces a three-day celebration of regional bean-to-bar makers, chocolatiers, and artisans.
Read the announcement— International Chocolate Awards
Ranger Wins Three International Chocolate Awards
Gold for Salted Caramel, Silver for the Caribbean Chocolate Bar, and Bronze for Candied Oranges.
View the winners— KOIN
Beloved local chocolate shop expands operations
KOIN reports on Ranger Chocolate Co.’s expanded production space and tasting room.
— USA Today 10Best
Readers’ Choice Awards: Runner-up for Best Chocolate Shop
Ranger Chocolate Co. is recognized for organic, sustainably sourced chocolate bars and distinctive flavors.
View the result2025 — USA Today 10Best
Indulge in the 10 best chocolate shops across the US
Independent chocolate shops recognized for distinctive confections made with premium ingredients and unique flavors.
View the top ten— KOIN
Ranger Chocolate Co. expanding to home of Portland’s inaugural craft chocolate festival
KOIN reports on Ranger Chocolate Co.’s move within Portland’s Central Eastside and plans for the inaugural festival.
Read on KOIN— WJBF
Ranger Chocolate Co. Expands Into Historic Olympic Mills Building
Coverage of Ranger Chocolate Co.’s new facility and the announcement of the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival.
Read on WJBF— PR Newswire
Ranger Chocolate Co. Expands Into Historic Olympic Mills Building
The release announces Ranger Chocolate Co.’s new facility and Portland Craft Chocolate Festival plans.
Read the announcementFrom the archive
Earlier coverage
Stories about Ranger Chocolate Co. products, collaborations, and Portland chocolate.
— New School Beer
Public Coast Brewing releases winter collaborations
Public Coast Brewing collaborates with Smith Teamaker and Ranger Chocolate Co. on winter-inspired beers.
Read the story— New School Beer
Double Mountain releases a Chocolate Stout with Ranger Chocolate Co.
A winter stout collaboration pairing Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery with Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the story— Travel Portland
Portland Candy Makers and Chocolatiers
A guide to small-batch, only-in-Portland candies and chocolates, including Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the guide— Bon Appétit
The Dairy-Free Chocolate Bar We Can’t Stop Eating
Bon Appétit features the Caribbean Chocolate Bar from Chef Gregory Gourdet and Ranger Chocolate Co.
Read the feature— KATU
Ranger Chocolate Co. & Kann Restaurant Launch the Caribbean Chocolate Bar
A collaboration paying tribute to the Puerto Rican and Haitian roots behind the Caribbean Chocolate Bar.
— Imbibe
Ranger Hot Chocolate
A Ranger Chocolate Co. hot chocolate recipe spiked with coffee for winter.
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Chocolate made with purpose in Portland
Learn how Ranger Chocolate Co. makes premium bean-to-bar chocolate from scratch with organic, ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients.
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