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French Chocolate Awards 2018

Winners of the French chocolate awards (Awards du Chocolat) for 2018 were announced on Wednesday at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, which wraps up on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Organized by the Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat and Salon du Chocolat, these annual awards recognize excellence among chocolatiers in France and abroad, in terms of both quality and creativity. This year’s … Continue reading French Chocolate Awards 2018

International Cocoa Awards 2017

The Winners of the Cocoa of Excellence programme’s International Cocoa Awards (ICA) for 2017 were announced on October 30, 2017 in Paris at the Salon du Chocolat, the city’s annual five-day chocolate festival. The ICAs recognize the work of cocoa famers and celebrate the quality, flavour and diversity of cocoas according to their origin. A total of 18 awards … Continue reading International Cocoa Awards 2017

Best French Chocolatiers for 2017

The Awards du Chocolat for 2017 were announced on Saturday, October 28 at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, currently taking place at VIPARIS Porte de Versailles until Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Organized by the Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat and Salon du Chocolat, these annual awards recognize excellence among chocolatiers in France and abroad. … Continue reading Best French Chocolatiers for 2017

Best French chocolatiers for 2016

Winners of the Awards du Chocolat for 2016 were announced at the Salon du Chocolat, which wrapped up in Paris on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Organised by Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat (CCC) and Salon du Chocolat, these annual French chocolate awards recognize excellence among French and international chocolatiers. The winners this year are:  La Chocolaterie … Continue reading Best French chocolatiers for 2016

Nicolas Cloiseau named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau, chef and creative director of La Maison du Chocolat, has been named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. France’s minister of culture and communication, Audrey Azoulay, presented the prestigious award to Chef Cloiseau and seven other artisans from Comité Colbert companies at a ceremony held at the ministry on February 17, 2016. … Continue reading Nicolas Cloiseau named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

World Chocolate Master 2015: Vincent Vallée

The 2015 edition of the World Chocolate Masters wrapped up today at Porte de Versailles in Paris, following three days of tough competition among some of the world’s top chocolatiers and pastry chefs. The champion is 27-year-old Vincent Vallée (France), who now holds the of title World Chocolate Master 2015. Mr Vallée, who honed his chocolate and pastry skills with master chocolatier Patrick … Continue reading World Chocolate Master 2015: Vincent Vallée

Best French chocolatiers for 2015

The Awards du Chocolat for 2015 were presented this afternoon in Paris at the annual Salon du Chocolat, which runs until Sunday, November 1. Chocolate awards this year were given to Bello et Angeli – Les Chocolatiers, Toulouse (Award du Nouvel Entrant), La Cabosse Gourmande, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Award de l’Espoir), Le Chocolat d’Emmanuel Briet, Epernay (Award de l’Harmonie), Chocolat Pascal, Bayonne (Award du Coup … Continue reading Best French chocolatiers for 2015