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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 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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Events, Published on 10/26/23

Cercle V is finally in China!

 Cercle V is finally in China!At Valrhona, we believe that exquisite craftsmanship achieves extraordinary results, and our passion for creating quality products continues because of you. Over the past 20 years, the Cercle V membership program, originally from France, has upheld the values of...

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Events Social Impact, Published on 10/26/23

Journey with us to our Bali Plantation Trip

Our recent plantation trip to Bali was an enriching experience that showcased the Sakanti blend, one of our exclusive Cuvées du Sourceur. We brought 40 customers from the Asia Pacific region to witness the partnership between Valrhona and the Co-op Koperasi Kerta Semaya Samaniya (KSS). Thi...

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Events, Published on 7/24/23

Achieving more with less is no longer impossible with Frédéric Bau

Step into a world of culinary excellence and unparalleled inspiration as we recount the extraordinary week.

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Social Impact, Published on 5/1/23

100% traceability: increasing transparency in our supply chain

Traceability allows Valrhona to fully guarantee the origin of its cocoa from the producer. Today, 100% of our cocoa is traceable from the producer. We have set ourselves the objective of achieving 100% traceability from the farm by 2021.

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