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Events, Published on 4/3/25

Huge congratulations to Dej Kewkacha, the winner of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award 2025

On the 25th of March, some of the best chefs were gathered in Seoul for the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards to celebrate the culinary brilliance and discover the list of the 50 best restaurants in the region.

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Events, Published on 10/30/24

The Asian Pastry Cup 2024: A Spectacular Event in Singapore

From October 22nd to 24th, the FHA-HoReCa exhibition in Singapore hosted the Asian Pastry Cup, the final continental selection before the Grand Final of the Pastry World Cup. Nine teams from China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and India competed in ...

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Events, Published on 10/17/24

The Essence of Vegetal, cooking the pastry in a gastronomic way by Sebastien Vauxion

Valrhona had the pleasure of hosting Sébastien Vauxion for a memorable conference at Jiak Kim House in Singapore, where 80 guests gathered to witness the culinary genius of the chef. Known for his innovative approach to desserts, Chef Sébastien recently received the prestigious Les Grandes Tables...

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Events, Published on 9/6/24

The journey Odyssey of Taste

On August 29, the fifth and last edition of our APAC regional event ‘Odyssey of Taste’ took place in Shanghai. A beautiful event to put an end to an incredible journey across Asia.

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Social Impact, Published on 7/2/24

Komuntu 80%: €234,317 raised thanks to you!

Komuntu 80%, our centenary chocolate, the fruit of an ethical collective’s hard work.

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Events, Published on 6/12/24

Cacao d'Excellence 2023: Kerta Semaya Samaniya, a Balinese cooperative and Valrhona partner, wins the Silver Award

Our partner, the Balinese cooperative Kerta Semaya Samaniya (KSS), was named the winnter of the presitgious Cacao d'Excellence 2023 Silver Award.

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Social Impact, Published on 6/7/24

Cacao Forest, a pioneering initiative revolutionizing cocoa farming

Since2016, an exclusive collaboration between French chocolatiers, research institutions, NGOs, and the French Development Agency has brought the Cacao Forest project to life. This innovative initiative aims to promote sustainable agroforestry models in the Dominican Republic.

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Events, Published on 4/15/24

아시아 베스트 페이스트리 셰프 2024: 미네코 카토(Mineko Kato)

아시아 최고의 레스토랑을 수상하는 2024 아시아 50 베스트 레스토랑 어워즈가 지난 3월, 대한민국 서울에서 개최되었습니다. 발로나는 시상식 공식 초콜릿 파트너로 함께 했는데요, 발로나가 시상한 아시아 베스트 페이스트리 셰프상의 주인공을 만나보세요!

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Events, Published on 2/16/24

Embarking on a Culinary Adventure: Odyssey of Taste Launches in Hong Kong

Embarking on a Culinary Adventure: Odyssey of Taste Launches in Hong KongWe are thrilled to share the exciting launch of our 'Odyssey of Taste' series at The Verandah in Hong Kong – a spectacular event that brought together a community of dedicated individuals passionate about responsible g...

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Events, Published on 12/20/23

Congratulations to our Chefs and Partners on their Michelin Shanghai win!

We extend our sincere congratulations to all the Michelin Shanghai guide awardees and proudly present the insightful perspectives of three of those esteemed chefs. As they share their culinary philosophies and ethos, these culinary maestros emerge as pivotal figures shaping the future of gastrono...

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