Sara Jayne Stanes
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
Academy of Chocolate Awards entries open
The UK’s annual Academy of Chocolate awards have opened for entries, aiming to showcase some of the world’s most talented chocolate producers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Castronovo Chocolate claims Golden Bean honours at Academy of Chocolate awards
A record number of artisan confectioners from across the world submitted entries for the Academy of Chocolate awards, presented at Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Final call for Academy of Chocolate 2019 awards
A final call for entries for 2019’s Academy of Chocolate Awards is being made to find the finest bars, filled chocolates, drinking chocolate, chocolate spreads and packaging categories.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
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.