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CERCLE V, Published on 4/3/23

Tête-à-tête with Chef Nicolas Durousseau

For Nicolas Durousseau, pastry is first and foremost a story of passion. The passion to share a pleasure, an emotion and a feeling. Transmission of knowledge and passion appear as the centerpiece of the profession which drive chefs forward.

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ENVIRONMENT, Published on 6/18/21

La Consigne by Valrhona

An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Reuse - a practical initiative for reducing waste, based on circular economic principles

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CERCLE V, Published on 3/8/23

Cercle V Calendar x Pavel Pavlov

This month, Pavel Pavlov, founder of La Fève, takes us eastwards to present his Cercle V Challenge creation. Check out his colorful giant Easter egg filled with all kinds of truffles. It comes with a wooden hammer to break it, releasing the delicious treasures hidden inside.

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GASTRONOMY, Published on 3/5/23

Passion Dessert: Meet 2023’s Best Pastry Chefs

Eight exceptional pastry chefs were honored with the Prix Passion Dessert on Monday March 6, 2023, at the annual Michelin Guide ceremony at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès in Strasbourg.

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CERCLE V, Published on 2/8/23

Cercle V Calendar x Bastien Guiral

Bastien Guiral, kitchen laboratory chef at the Stéphane Marin pastry & chocolate shop, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at his Chocolat & Caramel Tart, which won the Cercle V Challenge celebrating Valrhona’s 100th anniversary.

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GASTRONOMY, Published on 2/3/23

Easter 2023 L’École Valrhona Luko Egg

This year, L’École Valrhona has entrusted Virgilia Lebigre with the task of creating its latest Easter egg.
This will be a first for the young chef, whose personal interpretation of the challenge is a strong ethically conscious statement.

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EVENTS, Published on 1/31/23

An exciting 2nd edition of the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants

World’s 50 Best revealed MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, celebrating the richness and diversity of the food culture in the region, at a live awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Valrhona was proud to be the official chocolate partner for the second edition of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants...

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EVENTS, Published on 1/30/23

Les Grandes Tables du Monde: launching the 2023 guide and unveiling new members

On January 30, 2023, more than 200 members, partners and friends of Les Grandes Tables du Monde gathered at Shangri-La Paris to launch the 2023 guide and unveil the association’s latest member establishments.

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EVENTS, Published on 1/24/23

Sirha 2023: A Show Dedicated to Creativity and the Environment

This was the show’s 40th year, and it focused on innovation, moments shared together and ethical engagement, inviting visitors to find new inspiration, start a dialog and rethink the sector’s usual practices.

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CERCLE V, Published on 1/8/23

Cercle V Calendar x Anthony Chenoz

Anthony Chenoz, pastry chef at the Les Sources de Caudalie** in Martillac, presents the first of our Cercle V Challenge winning creations.

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