Ecuadorian Cacao Innovation Award
Winners Announced
Salon du Chocolat, Paris
October 27 to November 1, 2026
ProEcuador Paris and Cocoa Supply are proud to announce the second annual Ecuadorian Cacao Innovation Award, celebrated during the Salon du Chocolat in Paris. The award recognizes Ecuadorian producers and makers pushing the boundaries of cacao innovation, with an eye toward commercial potential in the European Union.
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15 finalists were selected from nearly 50 entries and evaluated by a panel of international cacao experts across three categories. These products will be exhibited at stand K27 at the Salon du Chocolat, so the public can see the creativity and resourcefulness of our finalists in creating new products and flavors with cacao.
Categories
Flavored Chocolate Bars
Other Cacao Food Creations
Cacao Beyond Food
Winners
★ Awards Ceremony: October 28, 2026
The winner of each category will be announced during the ceremony at the Salon du Chocolat, along with one overall Best of All winner.
Time: 17h30
Location: Cacao Show (ground floor)
★ Tastings: Flavored Chocolate Bars
There will be 2 adult tastings and 2 children's tastings during the Salon du Chocolat.
Cost: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12 for children.
October 30
- Children: 13h00 to 13h45
- Adults: 14h30 to 15h30
October 31
- Adults: 10h30 to 11h30
- Children: 13h00 to 13h45
All Finalists
Flavored Chocolate Bars
Other Cacao Food Creations
Cacao Beyond Food
Judges
Marika van Santvoort
Preferred by Nature, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jean-Baptiste Prieur
ITM-IMPORT, Bondoufle, France
Lilla Tóth-Tatai
Taste.Better.Chocolate, Vienna, Austria
Victoire Finaz
Chocologue, Paris, France
Dates
October 27 to November 1, 2026
Stand
K27
Location
Salon du Chocolat, Paris Expo
1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris, France
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