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The panel of expert judges will include pastry chef Claire Clark MBE, chef patissier Yolande Stanley and chef restaurateur Mark Hix. They will be choosing from over 425 entries from the world’s finest chocolatiers like the UK’s
This year’s entries
event, which has attracted more new producers from across the globe than ever before, reflects a growing market and recognises the work of cocoa farmers and many exceptionally fine products.”