Venezuelan cacao wins awards at Paris Chocolate Salon

The Venezuelan company Cakawa Chocolates received silver and bronze medals at the Salón del Chocolate in Versailles, Paris. The awards were presented by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA).

The silver medal was awarded to ‘Alto Apure’ chocolate, produced by Caren Izaguirre, while the bronze medal went to the cacao chocolate from the Banco de Germoplasma, produced in Barlovento, Miranda state. Additionally, Cakawa was honored with the ‘Producto Gourmet París 2024’ award for its Barinas 71% and Patanemo 71% chocolate bars.

Venexporta highlighted Venezuelan cacao as a high-potential export product due to its historical value, aroma, and quality.