PORTLAND, Oregon – Wildwood’s Chocolate Raspberry caramel has been named a Good Food Awards Finalist, marking another moment of recognition for the Portland-based confectioner known for its forest-inspired, luxurious chocolate and caramel. The distinction places Chocolate Raspberry among a select group of products celebrated for exceptional flavor, craftsmanship, and responsible sourcing.
Chocolate Raspberry reflects Wildwood’s belief that caramel is both craft and emotion. The caramel’s chocolate creates a rich, velvety base, while the tart raspberry finish brings brightness. The flavor is indulgent yet composed, luxurious without excess. Wildwood puts the highest quality ingredients, attention and creativity into each and every caramel. Each little nibble, infused with the magic and lushness of the woods, is a craving for which to be wild.
The Good Food Awards recognition builds on Wildwood’s long-standing distinctions. Since 2017, the confectioner has earned multiple Good Food Awards and finalist honors across both chocolate and caramel, alongside being named a winner of Food & Wine’s Top 50 Chocolate Makers Award. Together, these accolades reflect consistent quality and ingenuity, positioning Wildwood as a modern American confectioner known for flavor with intention.
“At Wildwood, we approach caramel and chocolate like an art form,” said Rebecca Adams Savage, who co-founded Wildwood with chocolatier Steven Lawrence. “Chocolate Raspberry is everything we love about caramel. It’s rich, silky, and comforting, with that unexpected burst of fruit that makes the experience feel alive. When a piece like this resonates beyond our own kitchen, it tells us that people are hungry for flavor that feels considered, not rushed.”
Wildwood confections are crafted in small batches in Portland and wrapped in compostable packaging inspired by the natural world. They are designed to move easily through everyday rituals, pairing naturally with coffee, tea, and wine, shared after a meal, or offered as thoughtful gifts for hosts, teachers, and loved ones. Small, unexpected gestures that feel personal and memorable.
Just like the Chocolate Raspberry, Wildwood’s caramels are infused with ingredients that read like a forager’s dream: rosemary, cardamom honey, fennel pollen, chai, and maple smoked chili. The result is a comforting, aromatic and feels nostalgic. Perfect for desserts, coffee, tea or wine parings, for baking or for simple everyday enjoyment, Wildwood’s caramels bring a sensory experience of texture and flavors.
Finalists for the Good Food Awards are selected through blind tasting and rigorous evaluation. Winners will be announced later this year.
Wildwood handcrafted chocolates and caramels are available nationwide in specialty retailers and online at WildwoodCaramel.com.
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