Cacao from the Apure state won a silver medal at the Paris 2026 International Chocolate Competition

Published at: 17/07/2026 07:36 PM

The “Alto Apure Plains” exhibition (prepared by Caren Izaguirre) won the silver medal (Gourmet Argent) at the 6th AVPA Paris 2026 International Chocolate Competition.

The grain, harvested on the banks of the Arauca River, competed in the rigorous category of high-purity dark chocolates (70% to 85%), standing out for its balance and balance.

In this competition, led by the French Pascale Adeline, the rigorous category of dark chocolates with adjuvants (vanilla/lecithin) of 70 to 85% cocoa stood out, a classification that rewards the perfect balance between the deep intensity of dark cocoa and the subtle improvement of its texture without altering its purity.

The product Llanuras Alto Apure Caren Izaguirre won the Silver Medal (Gourmet Argent), while the scientific effort of the National Center for Cocoa Research, Development and Innovation (CENIDIC) was awarded the Bronze Medal (Gourmet Bronze) for its Limited Edition Cocoa Bank Standard.

These awards reflect the talent, dedication and commitment of our producers, researchers and institutions, who give Venezuelan cacao its place as a benchmark for quality in international markets.

Mazo News Team