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Seasonal, Published on 12/1/25

L’École Valrhona is celebrating the magic of Christmas and the 40th anniversary of Guanaja 70% with an exceptional signature yule log

For the festive season, L'École Valrhona is unveiling an exclusive Yule log. It will take you on a sensory journey whose every flavor awakens childhood memories. This original creation by chefs Baptiste Sirand and Yohan Dutron combines the freshness of citrus fruits, the warmth of spices and the ...

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Meet The Chef, Published on 11/17/25

Chef Adam Bates

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 11/17/25

Chef Vanessa Wade

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 11/17/25

Chef Kapila Amaratunga

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Events, Published on 11/5/25

L’École Valrhona USA Unveils Its 2026 Class Calendar. A New Chapter of Creativity and Collaboration.

L’École Valrhona Brooklyn, the benchmark for pastry and chocolate education, is proud to unveil its 2026 class calendar, a year shaped by creativity, collaboration, flexibility, and a deep commitment to listening to our community.

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Events, Published on 10/18/25

Valrhona is proud to celebrate more than 10 years of supporting the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

Valrhona is proud to celebrate more than 10 years of supporting the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Through ongoing chocolate donations to their different campuses, Valrhona has supported the education and creativity of CIA students, helping to nurture a new generation of pastry chefs and ch...

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Events, Published on 10/1/25

The inaugural list of North America’s 50 Best restaurants 2025

One of Valrhona’s key missions is to support and foster the growth of the pastry industry, while actively promoting pastry chefs. With this commitment at heart, it was only natural for the brand to become the exclusive chocolate sponsor of the inaugural World’s 50 Best North America, further stre...

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Products, Published on 9/29/25

Introducing Celaya: A Premium Chocolate Drink Experience

Valrhona is delighted to announce the launch of Celaya, a new chocolate drink designed to elevate the chocolate experience for discerning consumers and professionals alike. Discover what sets Celaya apart and why it is poised to become a staple in cafés, restaurants, and homes.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 9/22/25

Cercle V Calendar 2026: Meet the Winners

After a thoughtful deliberation by our Jury of Experts, it is time to reveal the 24 creations selected for the 2026 Cercle V Calendar.
We would like to warmly thank all participants of our annual Cercle V Calendar competition for your commitment and creativity.
Congratulations to this year’s wi...

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Events, Published on 9/4/25

Valrhona, Exclusive Chocolate Sponsor of the Inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants

One of Valrhona’s key missions is to support and foster the growth of the pastry industry, while actively promoting pastry chefs. With this commitment at heart, it was only natural for the brand to become the exclusive chocolate sponsor of the inaugural World’s 50 Best North America, further stre...

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