Academy of Chocolate
UK’s Academy of Chocolate makes key board appointments
The UK-based Academy of Chocolate independent industry organisation has confirmed additional members to its board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Academy of Chocolate names 2020 award winners from around the world
Dozens of accolades have been confirmed by the UK’s Academy of Chocolate for its annual honours recognising creativity, quality and invention from artisan confectionery producers from around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Striving for artisan chocolate excellence despite testing pandemic conditions
As one of the UK’s most notable artisan chocolatiers, Paul A Young has been an extremely busy man despite lockdown. Neill Barston speaks to him about how he has coped amid the pandemic, key trends he’s seen and his view on where the sector is heading
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate
Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate gains diverse global entries for annual awards
More than 100 new producers from almost 60 countries have so far entered The Academy of Chocolate Awards, marking the continued growth of chocolate producers from across the world.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Final call for Academy of Chocolate 2020 award entries
Entrants for this year’s Academy of Chocolate’s twelfth Annual Awards have just two weeks remaining to bid for honours within the industry event.
Chocolatier Paul A Young forges Cornish sea salt connection
UK chocolatier Paul A Young has set upon a move working with Cornish Sea Salt across his recipes, products and events.
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 open for entries
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate annual awards have now opened for new entries, seeking to identify and showcase the world’s most talented chocolate producers and finest chocolates.
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.