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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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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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…
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…
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,…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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As a chocolatier, I love the blend of science and art that results from working with our fine chocolate medium. My days are filled with creating new products, experimenting in my chocolate lab, working with my clients and customers while a the same time instructing for Ecole Chocolat programs. I find great pleasure in helping people passionate about chocolate achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams. I have a degree in microbiology and a degree in English literature, so I have a creative side and a technical side, and [chocolatiering] really married those things for me quite beautifully.
I spent several years in the not-for-profit sector with roles in communications, marketing and program management before joining Ecole Chocolat as the Program and Marketing Director. I leaped at a role where I could combine my love of writing with my love of chocolate! Still relatively new to the world of chocolate, I have jumped in with both feet and love learning more every day. When I’m not reading about chocolate, or writing about chocolate, or eating (sorry “tasting”) chocolate, I’m chasing after one or all of my three boys, ages nine, five and five.
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