Callebaut welcomes three new ambassadors

Callebaut Chocolate welcomes on board three new members, Richard Bertinet, John Costello and Ruth Hinks, into their select group of ambassadors. “Callebaut is delighted that Richard, John and Ruth have accepted our invitation to become part of the International Ambassadors Club” commented Robert Harrison, Gourmet Sales Director of UK and Ireland “We are looking forward to working closely with them as they inspire professionals to embrace and improve their chocolate skills”. They join 120 other members over 40 countries, who all work to transfer their chocolate know-how and techniques to other craftsmen all over the world. Richard Bertinet trained as a baker from the age of 14. His books: Dough, Crust, Cook & Pastry have won countless awards and are modern classics whereas Richard himself teaches sell-out classes at The Bertinet Kitchen cookery school and was named BBC Food Champion of the Year 2010. South African born Ruth Hinks started her love affair with chocolate also aged 14. She began her formal training at the Cacao Barry Chocolate School near Paris and has worked as Head Pastry Chef at five star hotels throughout the world. Ruth has won many