Coup De Chocolat – Launch event

On Friday the 10th of November, Belgium officially has a new fine chocolate maker. Amongst only a few artisan creators in this country, Coup De Chocolat launched their first bar. The company has been started by Isabelle Quirynen and Tom Geens share a passion for real chocolate. Fueled by several trips to plantations, meeting cocoa […]

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The Origin Chocolate Event 2016 – a day full of chocolate in Amsterdam

Every year, Amsterdam become the fine chocolate hotspot for one day. In October the Origin Chocolate Event is held in the wonderful setting of the tropical institute. Its colonial architecture creates a stunning backdrop for a gathering of chocolate makers, chocolate sellers and chocolate lovers. In the central marble hall, 18 companies present their products. […]

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Origin Chocolate Event 2014 – Amsterdam Holland

On saturday 25th of October, this years edition of the Origin Chocolate Event was held at the Tropical Institute in the heart of Amsterdam. It is The Event about chocolate close to me, gathering countless chocolate makers with a deep passion for their product and us, the audience wanting to learn more about the chocolate […]

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Salon Du Chocolat 2014 – Brussels

The first edition of Le Salon Du Chocolat, last weekend in Brussels was obviously something I couldn’t miss. In went in with high hopes of finding some special bars, but unfortunately the accent was on Belgian Chocolate. This means a lot of Belgian producers like Godiva, Callebaut, Leonidas and others were present. Their products appeal […]

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Origin Chocolate Event 2013 – Amsterdam

Wednesday the 23th of October was D-day… The day to discover some more fine Origin chocolates. Even a trip of over 2 hours wouldn’t keep me away from this great event. The promise of so many producers, connoisseurs and enthusiasts together was too good to let it pass by. The Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam […]

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