The “Oscar” in chocolate making
The World Chocolate Masters was initiated in 2004. It brought together two of the gourmet profession’s most prestigious competitions: the “Grand Prix International de la Chocolaterie” organized in France by Cacao Barry and the “International Belgian Chocolate Award” organized by Callebaut in Belgium.
The World Chocolate Masters competition includes national pre-selections all over the globe. The 2009 final was held in Paris at the “Salon du Chocolat Professionnel” from October 14-16, 2009. The winner was Japanese Shigeo Hirai who also won the Press award and the award for best artistic chocolate showpiece .
On www.worldchocolatemasters.com you can follow edition 2011 of the competition, from the national preselections to the World Final and the announcement of the 2011 World Chocolate Master.
