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The 2024 Pantone Colour of the Year is Peach Fuzz

Dec 19 2023

Pantone has announced its 2024 Colour of the Year. Peach Fuzz will add a touch of freshness to your bakery case or chocolate selection.
The 2024 Pantone Colour of the Year is Peach Fuzz
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North American Ambassadors Convene in NYC

Nov 06 2023

Chocolate Ambassadors from all over North American met up last week for three days of education, inspiration, and collaboration.
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Chocolate Academy™ Chefs Discuss Sustainability

Oct 02 2023

With a topic as important as sustainability, it’s important to get beyond the buzz. Our chefs are talking about what it means to them and how they work with the future in mind.
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Romain Dufour Announced as Head Chef of Chicago Chocolate Academy™!

Sep 05 2023

Chef Romain Dufour was recently announced as the Head Chef for the Chicago Chocolate Academy™, which is entering its 16th year of operation.
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Callebaut Launches Chocolatier’s Kitchen Podcast

Jun 08 2023

The informative, conversation-style episodes will feature an all-star lineup of top chefs.
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Theme for World Chocolate Masters 2024/25 Announced

May 24 2023

The World Chocolate Masters team revealed the theme for the 2023 competition via a fun puzzle box sent to top chefs.
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Cacao Powder Alphabet to Launch on World Book Day!

Apr 21 2023

Cacao Barry®’s guide to their new Cacao Powders Collections will include recipes and tips from Chocolate Academy™ Chefs
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Chocolate Academy™ NYC Opens Its Doors

Apr 17 2023

The newest Chocolate Academy™ Center will serve as a creative space where chefs and artisans can develop their talent and skills.
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WCM x Harrods: An Incredible Chocolate Experience!

Mar 31 2023

World Chocolate Masters Chefs Lluc Crusellas, Elias Läderach, and Alistair Birt have teamed up to turn Harrods into a chocolate wonderland!
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Cocoa Horizons Year-End Snapshot is Now Available

Mar 01 2023

See how the ingredients you choose make a difference in the lives of farmers and the health of our planet.
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Chocolate Academy™ and World Chocolate Masters: Shaping the Future

Feb 15 2023

Chefs from all over the world came together for the World Chocolate Masters competition. See how Chocolate Academy™ and WCM teamed up to make it happen.
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Chocolate Academy™ Chefs Focus on Sustainability in so good.. #29

Jan 20 2023

The Jan 2023 issue of so good.. magazine highlighted the concept of sustainability and featured three US Chocolate Academy™ chefs.
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Cacao Barry Ambassador Chris Ford Teams up with Le Creuset

Jan 16 2023

For the launch event, Chef Ford created chocolate replicas of traditional Le Creuset pots, using over 200 lbs of Cacao Barry® chocolate!
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Chocolate Academy™ Chefs Featured in Pastry Arts Magazine

Jan 09 2023

The current issue of Pastry Arts Magazine features tips, tricks, and recipes from Chocolate Academy™ Chefs and Ambassadors
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Carma Announces New Packaging

Jan 02 2023

New Year, New Look. Carma has redesigned their packaging to better support chefs in their creative endeavors.
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An Inside Look at the World Chocolate Masters Final

Nov 28 2022

We spoke with Chocolate Ambassador Alistair Birt about his experience as a jury member at the World Chocolate Masters Final.
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Chef Dimitri Fayard Has a New Role

Nov 21 2022

Effective today, Chef Dimitri Fayard has been promoted to Lead Chef, Chocolate Academy™ North America, leading our Montreal, Chicago, and New York City Chef teams.
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IBC Belgium is now Mona Lisa Studio

Nov 07 2022

Mona Lisa Decorations has taken the IBC product line under its wing as part of the Mona Lisa Studio brand.

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