Awards
Guylian Sea Shells Extra wins 3 stars Superior Taste Award 2010 elected by 120 renowned Chefs and Sommeliers
The International Taste & Quality Institute has awarded Guylian Sea Shells Extra with the Superior Taste Award 2010 with 3 stars, which is the highest ranking. The extra dark Belgian Chocolate Sea Shells have an exceptional overall score of over 90%, thanks to a remarkable high appreciation of their intense taste and long aftertaste. These Belgian pralines also have very high scores for general first impression, appearance (their beautifully sculpted shapes) and refined scent.
The International Taste & Quality Institute is the leading independent Chef- and Sommelier- based organisation dedicated to testing and promoting superior tasting food and drinks from around the world. The jury consists of 120 renowned chefs and sommeliers from 12 of the most famous European culinary and sommeliers associations. Products are blind tested, without packaging and any other identification. Only 14,5% of the participating products this year has won the Superior Taste Award of which only two are chocolate products.
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Guylian, world famous for its Original marbled Chocolate Sea Shells, offers now also the same seashell pralines in extra dark Belgian Chocolate (74% cocoa). Filled with a unique dark hazelnut praliné made in the old age traditional manner, Guylian Sea Shells Extra are the ultimate treat for dark chocolate lovers. Discover more about this unique product.
2007: La Trufflina gift wrap ballotin selected by Frontier as second most interesting new product of the year
The renowned Forum of Buyers of the international duty free magazine Frontier Magazine selected the Guylian La Trufflina gift wrap as second most interesting new product of the year. The box, offering a selection of premium quality Belgian milk, white and dark truffles, is beautifully packed in gold gift wrap and branded with a silky Guylian branded ribbon. The judges honoured the premium quality of the Belgian chocolates, its freshness and elegant presentation.
2006: Guylian Praliné Cream Liqueur wins silver price in International Wine & Spirit Competition
The Guylian Praliné Cream Liqueur has been awarded the Silver prize in the Liqueur Cream Nut category of the 2006 International Wine and Spirit competition. This is the premier competition of its kind, involving professional blind tasting and detailed technical analysis. Judges commented the liqueur was ‘beautifully creamy in the mouth’ with a ‘delightful nose of roasted hazelnut, hint of toasted waffle, vanilla biscuit and touch of coffee’.
2005: Solitaire wins in the Frontier Brands' Forum of Buyers
In the Forum of Buyers of the duty free magazine Frontier Brands issue of November-December 2005, Guylian came out as winner with 127 points on 150 for the Solitaire 250g gift box. This elegant gift box with individually wrapped premium dark mini chocolates is available to the duty free shopper. The jury judged that the "product is innovative and the packaging superb. ... The individually wrapped chocolates are ideal as an after dinner accompaniment, and the box is suitable for gifting or self-purchase."
2005: Guylian chocolate egg breaks Guinness world record
In March 2005 Guylian established a Guinness world record by building the world's largest chocolate sculpture of an Easter Egg on the market square in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium). 26 of Guylian's master chocolatiers worked continuously for eight days to create this giant chocolate egg. The sculpture measured 8,32 metres high and 6,39 metres wide and was constructed using 1.950 kilos of Guylian chocolate or about 50.000 Guylian chocolate Sea Shell Bars.
2004: Guylian Belgian Chocolate Twistwraps named Product of the Year by Candy Buyer USA
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Twistwraps have been named 2004 Product of the Year in the USA in the upscale/gourmet chocolate category by Professional Candy Buyer magazine. Guylian Twistwraps mark the Belgian chocolate maker's first assortment of individually wrapped candy dish chocolates. This award confirms that buyers, distributors, brokers and journalists in USA recognize and appreciate Guylian's quality, innovation drive and delicious taste.
1998: Guylian receives Belgian Export Award
Guylian received the Belgian Export Award from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1998 out of the hands of our Royal Highness Prince Filip from Belgium. This is thanks to Guylian's contribution and achievement in the export of chocolates made in Belgium. Therefore the company is proud to be considered as an Ambassador for Belgian chocolates.