Barry Callebaut opens CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center in South Africa
The Barry Callebaut Group opened the first CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8, 2018. For the Group it is the 21st chocolate academy it opens in the world and the first on the African continent. “Not only are we celebrating a milestone for Barry Callebaut, but this marks a special moment for the South African chocolate industry. It reaffirms our commitment to the South African market. The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center is an invaluable asset to South African chocolate professionals and artisans, offering endless possibilities in all the aspects related to chocolate and cocoa products. We are taking the local chocolate spirit to new heights,” says David Bowrin, sales director for South East Africa.
The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centers are teaching and training centers for artisans and professionals who want to improve their skills in chocolate and learn about new trends, techniques and recipes. More than 500 interested craftsmen attend these events every week in our CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centers worldwide. With the infrastructure available in our CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centers, Barry Callebaut can cater to each and every question on cocoa, chocolate and the technical aspects involved.