Excellence
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A new competition for the Paris-Brest: The Confédération Nationale des Artisans Pâtissiers is launching the first edition of the Grand Prix du Paris-Brest, dedicated to the classic interpretation of this iconic specialty. No revision, no formal daring: the competition is based on a faithful execution, judged blindly. The final will be held at the Salon du Chocolat in late October.

Guanaja is celebrating its 40th anniversary
In 1986, Valrhona launched Guanaja, the first 70% dark chocolate and a true revolution for the
profession. Forty years later, this iconic cover has lost none of its relevance. To
Frédéric Bau, Guanaja is above all a blend conceived as a wine, capable of crossing the
Generations. A birthday that was worth celebrating.

Snacking, the new playground of artisans: Snacking is becoming a real way of consumption, driven by more nomadic food intake and increased opportunities to treat oneself. For artisanal houses, the challenge is to develop an offer accessible at any time of the day without compromising expertise. Format, texture, packaging, price: everything needs to be rethought.