The 4th annual Cocoa and Chocolate Show was held in Lima, Peru from July 5-7th, 2013. Upon entering the show lobby, attendees were greeted by artistically carved chocolate statues. Booths featured colorful chocolate presentations and samples, including some made with pisco grape brandy mixed with chocolate. Presentations addressed topics like exportation, quality control, sustainability, and developing domestic chocolate consumption in Peru, as most of their cacao is currently exported. International chefs and chocolatiers also gave presentations on the main stage.

1. 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

3. 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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