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Once again it was a grand universal celebration of chocolate, taking place again in the world capital of chocolate. The World Chocolate Masters, with its setting in the Salon du Chocolat Professionnel in Paris, demonstrated the technical and artistic possibilities of this product, and strengthens as the main international contest in this category. The absolute victory went to Shigeo Hirai from Japan. 

Podium:

1. Shigeo Hirai (Japan)

2. Lionel Clement (U.S.A.)

3. Michaela Karg (Germany)

Other awards: 

Best Dipped Bonbon: Ryan Stevenson, Belgium 

Best Molded Bonbon: Shigeo Hirai, Japan 

Best Plated Dessert: Fabian Sänger, Switzerland 

Best Chocolate Cake: Sergi Vela, Spain 

Best Artistic Piece: Shigeo Hirai, Japan 

Best Decorated Hat: Michaela Karg, Germany 

Professional International Press Award: Shigeo Hirai, Japan. 

Contestants: 19