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Remaining award categories announced for Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021
The Academy of Chocolate has announced the results from its remaining categories in its 2021 Awards, which include hot chocolates, spreads, flavoured couverture bars and the Academy of Chocolate brand experience.
Barry Callebaut expands Mona Lisa decoration brand in Mexico
Barry Callebaut has moved to expand its global decoration brand, Mona Lisa, into Mexico, which was celebrated with renowned chocolatier José Ramón Castillo, writes Neill Barston.
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Academy of Chocolate names gold winners for its artisan filled category
Judging for the 2021 Academy of Chocolate Awards within its filled product category has continued despite the ongoing pandemic, with entries featuring Indian, Japanese and Thai flavours shared prominence with Nordic, East European and Georgian accents, emerging with honours, writes Neill Barston.
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Focus: Switzerland’s Läderach delivers key global growth
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Johannes Läderach, CEO of Swiss-based Läderach premium chocolate business on its handling of the pandemic and hopes for 2022.
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Swiss-based Läderach premium chocolate continues global expansion programme
After experiencing a challenging business environment amid the peak of the covid pandemic, Swiss-based premium chocolate business Läderach has reported an upturn in its fortunes, including a key programme of expansion, reports Neill Barston.
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Focus: Spotlight on William Poole confections
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to artisan confectioner William Poole about his eventful career in confectionery as he sets up a new business venture
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Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artforms
The artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports
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Behind the scenes: Crafting chocolate excellence in the land of fire and ice
The coronavirus pandemic continues to pose the confectionery sector key challenges, but as Kjartan Gislason, co-founder of award-winning Icelandic business Omnom Chocolate, explains, there’s a renewed sense of optimism as conditions improve. Neill Barston reports
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Choc Affair launches first vegan registered oat milk chocolate series
British confectionery business Choc Affair has launched what is believed to be the UK’s first range of vegan-registered oat m!lk chocolate bars, writes Neill Barston.
Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and south-east Asian artisans, writes Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut’s natural Wholefruit Chocolate released under Evocao brand
Nearly two years on from its initial unveiling, Barry Callebaut has delivered its no added sugar Wholefruit Chocolate series under the banner of Evocao, targeting chocolatiers, artisans and pastry chefs, reports Neill Barston.
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Academy of Chocolate stages virtual event for 2020’s winners
Two artisanal producers have been named as winners of the coveted Golden Bean trophy at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards, which were delayed owing to the ongoing pandemic.
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Virtual Eko Chocolate show celebrates global cocoa industry
HRM Oba Dokun Thompson, a traditional regional ruler from Nigeria, and cocoa industry expert, reflected on the recent Eko Chocolate Show 2021 edition, which featured contributions from the UK’s Academy of Chocolate and York Cocoa Works.
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UK’s Academy of Chocolate opens its 2021 annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate has opened entries for its 2021 annual awards, aiming to celebrate global artisan confectionery talent, reports, Neill Barston