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Leading Chocolatiers

While there are so many great chocolatiers to choose from, we celebrate the Best Chocolatiers who brought a new vision to the industry either in recipe development, decorating techniques or production techniques. Their contribution is now a best practice or common product. For example Norman Love was the first to use color on chocolate and look where that has gone - with many chocolatiers expanding on his techniques.

The following chocolatiers are considered to be innovators in the fine chocolate industry:

Fran Bigelow, Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. US

Thomas Haas, Thomas Haas CA

Pierre Hermé, Pierre Hermé FR

Jean-Paul Hevin, Jean-Paul Hévin FR

Robert Linxe, La Maison du Chocolat FR

Norman Love, Norman Love Confections US

Katrina Markoff, Vosges Haut-Chocolat US

Pierre Marcolini, Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier BE

Michael and Jacky Recchiuti, Recchiuti Confections US

Michel Richart, Richart Design et Chocolat FR

Patrick Roger, Chocolaterie Patrick Roger FR

Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates US

Chocolatier Interviews

Pam Williams connects with chocolatiers at the top of their craft—finding out what inspired them to make great chocolates for a living!

Want to become a chocolatier?

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Want to learn more about the top chocolatiers in our world?

Also check out the Fine Chocolate Industry Association. The organization was founded by an international group of chocolate professionals who came together in support of the art of fine chocolate making.