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Pictures and footage of the current and previous World Chocolate Masters editions can be found via the links below.

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WCM PLAY! 2026

#WCM_TMRW 2022

WCM Futropolis 2018

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MAY 24, 2023

World Chocolate Masters ‘24/25 kicks off

The World Chocolate Masters – the world’s leading competition dedicated to chocolate – opens the applications for its new ‘24/25 cycle to professionals in the confectionery, patisserie and hospitality industries around the world. The new theme ‘Play!’ is inviting them to re-think how chocolate brings fun and indulgence, while rewarding emerging consumer expectations. National and Regional Selections will take place in 2024, ahead of the world final in 2026.
 

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31 OCTOBER 2022

LLUC CRUSELLAS FROM SPAIN IS THE NEW WORLD CHOCOLATE MASTER

31 October 2022, Paris – Lluc Crusellas from Spain was crowned World Chocolate Master in Paris today at the Salon du Chocolat, along with the honor of calling himself the world’s finest chocolate craftsman for the next three years. Besides the much-coveted title, Crusellas also wins an exclusive co-creation with chocolate chefs from London’s world-renowned Harrods luxury department store. Crusellas won over not just the hearts of the judges, but also of the viewers at home who awarded him with the public #WOW award. Antoine Carréric from France and Nicolas Nikolakopoulos from Greece took home the silver and bronze medal.
 

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