Author: Chocolate Affairs Magazine

Belgium and chocolate are inseparable in the minds of many travellers. Renowned around the world for pralines, truffles, and artisan craftsmanship, the country has earned a reputation as one of the great chocolate capitals of Europe. For visitors wishing to...

For many travellers, a museum visit means art, history, or science. In Quebec’s Montérégie region, however, one museum offers a much sweeter experience. The Chocolate Interpretation Centre at La Petite Grange invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of chocolate...

The London Chocolate Forum, hosted by the team behind Kennedy’s Confection magazine, stands as the world’s foremost networking event for chocolate industry professionals. Renowned for its unique blend of innovation, education, and networking, the forum attracts key players, decision-makers, and...

Most people recognise that wine can taste different depending on where the grapes are grown. A bottle produced in one region may offer flavours and aromas entirely different from those produced elsewhere. What many chocolate lovers may not realise is...

The cocoa crisis of 2024 and 2025 forced chocolate manufacturers around the world to make difficult decisions. Faced with record-breaking cocoa prices and ongoing supply concerns, many confectionery companies reformulated products, adjusted recipes and explored alternative ingredients to protect margins...

The global cocoa market is undergoing a dramatic shift in 2026. After two years of unprecedented price increases that sent shockwaves through the chocolate industry, cocoa prices have fallen sharply from their historic highs. For manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike,...

May 18 - 20, 2027 | The Sweets & Snacks Expo, an eagerly anticipated event in the confectionery and snack industry, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Centre, in Las Vegas, Nevad. This trade-only event, organized by the National Confectioners...

May 2027 | Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Le Marché du Chocolat returns to San Francisco, bringing an exquisite celebration of all things chocolate. Held at the Hilton Union Square Grand Ballroom, this premier chocolate festival is the ultimate destination for those...

June 5, 2027 | Chocolate enthusiasts will gather for the highly anticipated Toronto Chocolate Salon. This one-day celebration of fine chocolate offers a flavourful journey into the world of premium confections, drawing everyone from curious sweet lovers to dedicated cocoa...

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