Published October 15, 2016
Ecole Chocolat graduates have won International Chocolate Awards in the 2016 World Final! We’re pleased to share that many Ecole Chocolat graduates have won International Chocolate Awards in the World Final Competition! Background about the International Chocolate Awards “The International Chocolate Awards is an independent competition recognizing excellence in fine chocolate…
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Published September 22, 2016
Ecole Chocolat graduates have won International Chocolate Awards in their regional competitions! We’re pleased to share that many Ecole Chocolat graduates have won International Chocolate Awards in their regional competitions, including Americas & Asia Pacific, Canadian and British National Competitions. Background about the International Chocolate Awards “The International Chocolate Awards…
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Published June 22, 2016
The third and final post written by Ecole Chocolat graduate Brooke Willis of B Cocoa Artisan Chocolates! In this three part series, Brooke has shared the story of developing a brand identity for her chocolate business, including naming her business and designing her logo. If you missed the first two…
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Published June 9, 2016
This is the second post in a three part series written by Ecole Chocolat graduate Brooke Willis of B Cocoa Artisan Chocolates. We asked Brooke to share her story and all that she learned along the way as she designed her chocolate brand and launched her business, including where you…
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Published May 31, 2016
We’re so pleased to share this first blog post in a three part series, written by our very own Ecole Chocolat graduate Brooke Willis from B Cocoa Artisan Chocolate! When Brooke told us about her background in branding and design, and her story about building a chocolate brand for her business,…
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Published May 25, 2016
Ecole Chocolat Graduates are among the list of winners of the 2016 Academy of Chocolate awards We are pleased to share that several of our Ecole Chocolat graduates are winners of the 2016 Academy of Chocolate Awards! Background about the Academy of Chocolate Awards “The Academy of Chocolate was founded…
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Published February 12, 2016
When you share your life and your business! The craft chocolate industry has grown rapidly in the United States in the past 10 years. In 2006, there were only a handful of companies making their own chocolate in small batches from the bean. Now there are well over one hundred chocolate…
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Published January 20, 2016
Ecole Chocolat grads among the winners in the chocolates and confections categories! We are pleased to share that several of our Ecole Chocolat graduates are winners of the 2016 Good Food Awards! Background about the Good Food Awards: “The Good Food Awards celebrate the kind of food we all want…
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Published December 15, 2015
Pop-up shops as a retail strategy for the chocolate business When you are starting your chocolate business, one of the biggest decisions you will make is the strategy or strategies that you will use to sell your product: Wholesale? Retail? Through a bricks and mortar location, or online? A combination…
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Published August 27, 2015
Chocolatier Joanne Burns owns Chocolate Beach on picturesque Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Joanne formerly owned a large pet supply store and grooming business before retiring to Salt Spring, though I would never call her ‘retired.’ In addition to making chocolates and fudge, she raises goats, and makes her own cheese.…
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