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At only 26, Alistair achieved a resounding victory in the qualifying competition, since in addition to winning first place; he also took home three of the individual awards. More info

The young candidate achieved a resounding victory in the French trial, securing in addition three out of five special prices.More info

While Davide Comaschi, the brilliant winner of World Chocolate Masters 2013, is still savouring his victory, the organisation for the next edition of this prestigious competition is already underway, with more than 19 national elimination rounds to take place throughout the world.More info

During the first weekend of June, the last qualifying round (the German preselection) to complete the finalists’ panel participating in the next edition of the World Chocolate Masters, October 28th to 30th in Paris, took place. A total of 20 chocolatiers have been chosen out of their respective national preselections held all over the world throughout this year, organized by the chocolate manufacturing firms Cacao Barry, Callebaut, Chocovic and Carma.More info

A new edition of the World Chocolate Masters, one of the most prestigious and spectacular competitions, will be held during the Professional Salon du Chocolate in Paris, from 19th to 21st October this year. On this occasion, a total number of 19 professionals will show their best by making an artistic piece, a cake, a dessert and assorted bonbons based on the theme ‘Cacao, a gift from Quetzalcoatl’.More info

Reading is necessary to broaden knowledge and be inspired by any trade, especially that of pastry chef. Here are titles that cannot be missing in a workshop.More info

The executive pastry chef at Brix Desserts in Dubai, who participated in two Spanish World Chocolate Masters qualifiers, loves working with chocolate.More info

The founder of Le Petit Four, hand crafted French pastry in George Town, Pennang, has been one of the Golden Ticket winners of the book, Files, by Ramon Morató.More info

The pastry chef of the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest won over the jury of the semifinal of the World Chocolate Masters and will participate in the grand final in October.More info

Photos: Nina de Zayas

Better known as the Grand Canyon State, Colorado, in the United States, is home to a unique nature and scenic terrains drawing millions of visitors looking to get swept up in its natural splendor and fantasticMore info