There’s something deliciously paradoxical about the way some European chocolatiers talk about cocoa: always with warmth, yet rarely without condescension. They speak of “ meeting the producers ,” of “ highlighting the terroirs ,” and, of course, of the “ social impact ” of their chocolate bars. Their words smell of vanilla, but their rhetoric leaves a faint aftertaste of colonial paternalism. These new missionaries of chocolate set off, linen shirts and tender smiles at the ready, for Peru,...

This international distinction is much more than just a trophy: it reflects the quality of your production and the work of an entire team. It is therefore only natural to begin by thanking and including your employees and partners in this success. They are, in large part, the ones who made this achievement possible. Enhance your professional environment On a daily basis, you work closely with suppliers, banking partners, and local or regional institutions. All these players form your...

During the exceptional Korean tea tasting organized as part of the OFF day of the Paris Tea Festival, AVPA formalized an important...