NEW YORK — Salon du Chocolat made its grand return to New York City’s Javits Center last month after a five-year-hiatus.
Established in 1994 in Paris, Salon du Chocolat is an international trade show dedicated to the chocolate and cocoa industry.
The event showcases various chocolate brands from different parts of the world along with the talented chocolatiers like renowned chef Jacques Torres. Attendees at the event had the opportunity to enjoy chocolate samples, decorate their own truffles, and gain insights into the intricate process of crafting this delicious treat from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.
One of the highlights of the Salon du Chocolat is its fashion showcase.
“It’s a standout feature at the Salon du Chocolat,” remarked Robin Insley. “This event is a yearly highlight where top chocolate producers collaborate with designers to create incredible edible chocolate sculptures. Visitors can spend up to eight hours at the event and still eagerly anticipate returning on both Saturday and Sunday.”
This year’s showcase featured a chocolate dress inspired by Snow White.
Jeremy Molliex-Donjon, the mastermind behind the chocolate dress at Maison Canonica, dedicated hours of meticulous work to prepare the dress for the event. He also revealed his clever technique for ensuring that his chocolate creation remains intact and doesn’t melt during the exhibition.
“We can use a technique — we add some sugar onto the chocolate. We can use it and it’s not melted,” he said.
