{"id":28027,"date":"2025-11-04T16:05:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.keylink.org\/?post_type=resources_content&#038;p=28027"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:57:19","slug":"callebaut-chocolatiers-event-2025","status":"publish","type":"resources_content","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?resources_content=callebaut-chocolatiers-event-2025","title":{"rendered":"Callebaut Chocolatiers&#8217; Event 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28027\" class=\"elementor elementor-28027\" data-elementor-post-type=\"resources_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa80ad9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa80ad9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9321a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c9321a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-768x432.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-28035\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blog-banner-9-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692e86e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"692e86e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Callebaut Chocolatier Day 2025: A Celebration of Taste, Trends and Togetherness <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d8042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6d8042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Callebaut&#8217;s Chocolatier Day returned this October in a blaze of\u00a0flavour,\u00a0insight\u00a0and inspiration. Set against the grand backdrop of the British Library, the day brought together chocolatiers,\u00a0bakers, and\u00a0food industry experts\u00a0for a sensory-rich exploration of what lies ahead for\u00a0both\u00a0chocolate\u00a0and Callebaut.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>With the recent launch of their new brand identity, <a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/masters-of-taste\">Masters of Taste<\/a>, the spotlight was on Callebaut\u2019s new products, packaging and plans for\u00a0the\u00a0brand over the coming months. We\u00a0even got to taste some of the new chocolates and try them in application!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>From bold\u00a0new trends\u00a0to mood-boosting creations and playful pairings, the message was clear: the future of chocolate is multi-sensory, meaningful, and made to bring people together.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80e63c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c80e63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Visit the Callebaut Web Shop<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb79695 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fb79695\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d66043 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d66043\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4400368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4400368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">Jef\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW192503248 BCX8\">Paps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">, UK &amp; Ireland Managing Director at Barry Callebaut, set the tone with a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">\u00a0warm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">\u00a0welcome that underlined the day\u2019s key themes: taste and inspiration. And what better way to inspire than to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">celebrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">Ian Mark, the <a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/world-chocolate-masters-uk-2024\">UK\u00a0<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/world-chocolate-masters-uk-2024\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\">finalist\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192503248 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/world-chocolate-masters-uk-2024\">of the upcoming<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/world-chocolate-masters-uk-2024\">World Chocolate Masters 2026<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a2137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33a2137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From the Future, with Flavour <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0ed52f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0ed52f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First up was an\u00a0enlightening\u00a0trends\u00a0talk led by Global Head of Insight at Barry Callebaut, Emmanuelle\u00a0and Jacqueline from WGSN, the world-leading trend forecasting agency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They briefly explained how to spot a trend\u00a0on the horizon, taking the viral Dubai chocolate bar as an example.\u00a0Considering\u00a0the rise of\u00a0modern Arabic cuisine\u00a0in 2020\u00a0and the popularity of\u00a0sweet treats\u00a0with global influence,\u00a0a growing demand for experimental\u00a0flavours\u00a0and unexpected texture combinations,\u00a0and the bumper pistachio crop of\u00a02023,\u00a0the eagle-eyed industry expert could predict the\u00a0astronomic rise of the crunchy, creamy\u00a0(and slightly controversial)\u00a0Dubai chocolate bar.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0excited to see if we can\u00a0anticipate\u00a0the next huge trend in chocolate and bakery with these tips!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1e9aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff1e9aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7306eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7306eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, armed with data from 24 countries, 100k+ social posts, and over 600 consumer reports, Jacqueline and Emmanuelle painted a vivid picture of where chocolate is heading:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-sensory experiences<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: From crunch to chew to melt-in-the-mouth smoothness, enhanced textures will drive surprise and delight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Playful escapism<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Think\u00a0unexpected combinations, bold\u00a0visuals\u00a0and boundary-breaking\u00a0flavours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Celebration culture<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 85% of UK consumers love marking life&#8217;s little wins. Chocolate that celebrates, connects and uplifts is in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cultural curiosity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 80% of Brits want to explore the world through\u00a0flavour. Say hello to spicy, umami-rich, and cross-cultural fusions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health meets indulgence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Functional ingredients, naturally sweet pairings, and adaptogens like turmeric and lion&#8217;s mane are the future of &#8216;feel-good&#8217; treats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">At last year\u2019s event (you can read all about it in our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/callebaut-chocolatier-event-2024\">Innovation &amp; Inspiration: Callebaut\u2019s Chocolatier Event 2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">Food Futurologist Dr. Morgaine Gaye\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">predicted the popularity of soft, fluffy textures<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">like\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callebaut.com\/en\/recipes\/indian-inspired-angel-hair-bar\/5015\">angel hair chocolate bar<\/a><\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">trend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">well as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">small\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">indulgences\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">and mindful moments, and a continued growth of natural ingredients and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">nostalgic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">treats.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u00a0been fun watching as these predictions came true, in lesser and greater ways, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u00a0looking forward to seeing this year\u2019s trend\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">predictions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u00a0dev<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">elop<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">over the next few years<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179246297 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW179246297 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b6725 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26b6725\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60f9d57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60f9d57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0078250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0078250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Breakout Moments <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66093a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e66093a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chefs Julie Sharp and Mark Tilling introduced\u00a0Callebaut\u2019s new Signature Collection,\u00a0a\u00a0new range of single origin chocolates\u00a0under Callebaut\u2019s power brand,\u00a0with an exciting\u00a0new origin\u00a0chocolate from\u00a0the Philippines.\u00a0Introduced to meet the rising trend for Asian food and culture, this bittersweet and fruity couverture\u00a0is a 68% dark chocolate with rummy fig notes that is sure to be a hit with artisans and chefs looking for a unique couverture from an emerging cacao grower with\u00a0huge potential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online courses from the Chocolate Academy are also on the way, offering chef-led training at your own pace. Watch this space for early 2026!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75186747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75186747 BCX8\">During the lunch break, g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75186747 BCX8\">uests dived into three immersive chocolate experiences:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW75186747 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Glitch<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: A riot of disruptive, camera-ready flavour combos. Crispy chicken skin and pink salt in white chocolate? Yes, really. Designed for bold personalities and bolder palates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Vibe-Bites<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Chocolate with a purpose. Collagen drinks, lavender biscuits and pistachio and lion\u2019s mane drag\u00e9es brought mood, focus and feel-good function to the forefront.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flavafyre<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Turned up the heat with chilli, yuzu, and smoky paprika. Chocolate meets spice in this global mash-up designed to spark conversation and curiosity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each zone tapped into new consumer mindsets \u2013 from the Social Snacker to the Identity Builder \u2013 and explored chocolate&#8217;s growing role as content, connection, and self-expression.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d130d11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d130d11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e2620 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Panel Talk: Pricing, Packaging, and What\u2019s Next <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d98f024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d98f024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">A Q&amp;A panel with Jef<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Paps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Emmanuelle,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Callebaut Chocolate Academy chef<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Julie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Sharp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Sales Director of Gourmet UK&amp;I at Barry Callebaut group\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Steve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Lewis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Barry\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Callebaut<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Marketing Director\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">Charlotte<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0Green<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19736951 BCX8\">\u00a0answered the big questions on everyone\u2019s lips:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW19736951 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Cocoa prices have\u00a0stabilised\u00a0slightly but remain far from historic lows. The goal? Fair, stable pricing for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NXT range<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The vegan-friendly chocolates may return soon, depending on ingredient availability.\u00a0Watch this space!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cocoa powders<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: From silky ground chocolate powders to modern noir blends,\u00a0there&#8217;s\u00a0more to play with than ever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packaging<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Sustainability is a huge focus, with dreams of packaging made from cocoa shells not too far-fetched.\u00a0Callebaut\u2019s new resealable, space-saving packaging\u00a0minimises\u00a0the amount of plastic used and reduces the number of lorries on the road!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" 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data-id=\"9d68480\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467905e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"467905e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744ee76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"744ee76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AI Meets Chocolate <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae644d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ae644d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fiona Passantino\u00a0from\u00a0Working Humans closed the day with a thought-provoking talk on how AI can support the industry amid rising costs, sugar pressures, and changing customer expectations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Her advice? Let AI handle the admin and data crunching, freeing up chocolatiers to focus on what they love: creativity, connection, and craftsmanship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On our return to the office, our Marketing team were inspired to\u00a0give it a try\u00a0and each\u00a0use\u00a0AI to create a product to meet a different trend that was discussed on the day. We had a lot of\u00a0fun\u00a0coming up with\u00a0chocolate and bakery applications with images, descriptions,\u00a0videos\u00a0and even jingles!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f583907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f583907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s the Key Takeaway? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5d203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe5d203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From celebration economy and connected taste to adaptive comforts and playful textures, the chocolate world is expanding in every direction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0crafting a collagen-infused truffle or exploring global heat in your next bar, one\u00a0thing\u2019s\u00a0for sure:\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0never been a more exciting time to be a chocolatier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11b5d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d11b5d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd2ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fd2ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-28054\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a638e64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a638e64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdabf3f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cdabf3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/callebaut.keylink.org\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Visit the Callebaut Web Shop<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec03fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ec03fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">Feeling inspired? Explore your next bold creation with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">Callebaut&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">range of chocolates, inclusions, powders and more.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">Let\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">\u00a0make chocolate the most expressive,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW179136218 BCX8\">joyfu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW179136218 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179136218 BCX8\">\u00a0and delicious medium it can be!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW179136218 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Callebaut Chocolatier Day 2025: A Celebration of Taste, Trends and Togetherness Callebaut&#8217;s Chocolatier Day returned this October in a blaze of\u00a0flavour,\u00a0insight\u00a0and inspiration. Set against the grand backdrop of the British Library, the day brought together chocolatiers,\u00a0bakers, and\u00a0food industry experts\u00a0for a sensory-rich exploration of what lies ahead for\u00a0both\u00a0chocolate\u00a0and Callebaut.\u00a0 With the recent launch of their new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28027","resources_content","type-resources_content","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/28027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources_content"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/28027\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29089,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/28027\/revisions\/29089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2F&parent=28027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}