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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Returns for 2026

The expanded festival brings together leading chocolate makers, industry voices, and immersive experiences this October.

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Features, broadcasts & releases

2025 coverage

Coverage of Ranger Chocolate Co., our awards, our expansion, and Portland’s first Craft Chocolate Festival.

The Mercury’s Great Big Gift Guide

Portland Mercury writers share independent gift ideas and include Ranger Chocolate Co. among their local recommendations.

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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.

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Portland Craft Chocolate Festival celebrates local makers

OPB previews the city’s first Craft Chocolate Festival at the Olympic Mills Building in Portland’s Central Eastside.

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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.

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Foodie Friday: Portland Craft Chocolate Festival

A video introduction to Portland’s inaugural Craft Chocolate Festival and the makers taking part.

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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.

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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.

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Ranger Wins Three International Chocolate Awards

Gold for Salted Caramel, Silver for the Caribbean Chocolate Bar, and Bronze for Candied Oranges.

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Beloved local chocolate shop expands operations

KOIN reports on Ranger Chocolate Co.’s expanded production space and tasting room.

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Readers’ Choice Awards: Runner-up for Best Chocolate Shop

Ranger Chocolate Co. is recognized for organic, sustainably sourced chocolate bars and distinctive flavors.

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Indulge in the 10 best chocolate shops across the US

Independent chocolate shops recognized for distinctive confections made with premium ingredients and unique flavors.

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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.

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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.

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Ranger Chocolate Co. Expands Into Historic Olympic Mills Building

The release announces Ranger Chocolate Co.’s new facility and Portland Craft Chocolate Festival plans.

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From the archive

Earlier coverage

Stories about Ranger Chocolate Co. products, collaborations, and Portland chocolate.

Public Coast Brewing releases winter collaborations

Public Coast Brewing collaborates with Smith Teamaker and Ranger Chocolate Co. on winter-inspired beers.

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Double Mountain releases a Chocolate Stout with Ranger Chocolate Co.

A winter stout collaboration pairing Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery with Ranger Chocolate Co.

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Portland Candy Makers and Chocolatiers

A guide to small-batch, only-in-Portland candies and chocolates, including Ranger Chocolate Co.

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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.

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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.

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Ranger Hot Chocolate

A Ranger Chocolate Co. hot chocolate recipe spiked with coffee for winter.

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About Ranger

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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