Do you really like chocolate?

Check out the Cocoa and Chocolate Show in Peru!The 4th annual Cocoa and Chocolate Show was held at the

Sheraton Hotel in Lima, Peru, on July 5-7th (2013).

Entering the show lobby we were greeted by a delightful assortment of artistically carved chocolate statues. In the show area there were lines of booths each featuring a colourful chocolate presentation, fascinating to the eye as well as the palate as each had samples to share. Many of the booths had chocolate confections (samples) made with pisco (grape brandy) that mixed with chocolate, created a sensational experience. Photos by Lorenz Plourde

There were many presentations on topics such as exportation, quality control, sustainability, competitiveness as well as ways to develop the domestic consumption of chocolate. The majority of Peru's cacao is exported, and as such they want to export more cacao and at the same time increase domestic use. Center stage at the front of the exhibit there were international presentations from a host of chefs and chocolatiers.

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