PH Chocolate Brands Take Home Awards from the Academy of Chocolate 2020
Here’s a #PinoyPride moment for the holiday season: three PH Chocolate brands took home awards from the Academy of Chocolate 2020 in London.
In recent years, the local cacao industry has been crafting its journey. Numerous chocolatiers from the country are discovering its potential, and have made it a point to contribute to its success in the foreseeable future.
At the recently held 2020 International Chocolate Awards in London, PH Chocolate brands, namely Auro Chocolate, Malagos Agri-Ventures, Corp., and 1919 Chocolate provided the world a taste of what the future of cacao is in the Philippines.
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Auro, Malagos, and 1919 each took home awards in their respective categories. Outshining other internationally-known brands from different participating countries.
Cacao in the Philippines
There is no denying the fact that we Filipinos have a sweet tooth. We cap off our meals by having dessert or panghimagas, which helps balance anything savory we ate as the main dish.
Cacao has been in the history of the Philippines for over 300 years. While it is believed that we are the first country in Asia to grow cacao, it is only now that Philippine chocolate is taking the world by storm.
Representing the PH Cacao Industry
The three PH Chocolate brands took home a total of 19 awards from the competition. With categories ranging from Tree-to-Bar variants, to drinking chocolate.
Philippine cacao is truly a diverse kind! And it is well represented by our competing brands.
Auro Chocolate, whose cacao is from Mindanao, received a total of 13 awards from the competition.
Another representative of Mindanao cacao, Malagos Chocolate, bagged 5 awards.
While the other two are competition veterans, 1919 Chocolate is a newcomer. Hailing from Malvar, Batangas, it took home a Silver in the Tree-to-Bar category with its 62% Dark Chocolate-Nuya bar.
Chocolate plays an invaluable role in Philippine culture and agriculture. Looking back at decades of undervalued importance of Philippine cacao, and comparing it to its current status, the industry is nearing its major breakthrough. We’re so excited!
The future of cacao looks flavorful, and we can’t wait to taste those bittersweet notes of victory! Congratulations, Auro, Malagos, and 1919!
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