What price chocolate?
The Academy of Chocolate conference will be held on Thursday 16 October 2014 at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Simon Parkes, global experts will be there to give their views on everything that contributes to the price we pay – or should pay – for chocolate.
Topics under discussion will include: cacao as a commodity; sustainability and fair trade; child labour; cacao genetics; geo traceability; and just what goes into bean-to-bar production. Other issues that will be considered include: what the future holds for both the industry and the consumer and what novel flavours, innovations and trends we can anticipate and at what price? There will be an opportunity to meet cacao and chocolate producers, watch master chocolatier demonstrations and, not least, to taste sublime chocolate creations.
Experts from the world of chocolate, among them artisans and global producers, will include Kora Bernabe (Martinique); Chantal Coady OBE (Rococo); Pierre Courtemanche (GeoTraceability); Nick Crean (Prestat); William Curley MCA and Alistair Birt; Marc Demarquette; Sarah Jane Evans MW; Clay Gordon (US); Frank Homann (Xoco); Philipp Kauffmann (Original Beans); Tony Lass MBE (Global Expert); Clive Martyr; Marie-Pierre Moine; Borjana Pervan, (International Cocoa Initiative); Shelly Preston (Boutique Aromatique); Sam Rain (Rococo); Christopher Reeves; Amelia Rope; Craig Sams; Sara Jayne Stanes OBE; Cecilia Tessieri (Amedei); Angus Thirlwell (Hotel Chocolat); Simon Wright and Paul a Young.
The Academy will also be announcing the winners of its 2014 Golden Leaf Awards.
The Academy of Chocolate conference is aimed at all levels of knowledge; whether you already have a chocolate business, are starting a chocolate company or just love chocolate, this one day event will appeal. Ticket includes a full day of topical chocolate sessions, Q&A, lunch and refreshments, lots of chocolate, and a goody bag to remind you of the day. Tickets cost £150.
For more information or to book your place email: [email protected]
