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Saturday January 16 2016, 1:00 PM
at InterContinental San Francisco Hotel
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The Fine Chocolate Industry Association was founded by an international group of chocolate professionals who came together in support of the art of fine chocolate making.
OUR VISION
Elevating the art and business of fine flavor cacao and chocolate.
OUR MISSION
As the professional non-profit organization representing the fine chocolate industry, our mission is to promote quality, innovation and best practices in the fine chocolate industry from tree to bar and bonbon. FCIA will achieve this by:
- Identifying industry standards for fine flavor cacao growing, bar and confection production and the use of quality ingredients.
- Communicating with consumers, the media and legislators regarding issues in growing, production and consumption of fine chocolate.
- Educating chocolate professionals on fine chocolate best practices, ingredients and techniques.
- Celebrating our small but valuable segment of the chocolate industry and supporting its dedicated and talented individuals.
LEADERSHIP
The development of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association is conducted under the leadership of a Board of Directors and an Executive Director. All Board positions are on a volunteer basis.
Program update
FCIA ELEVATE CHOCOLATE - WINTER 2016
Host: Fine Chocolate Industry Association
When: Saturday, January 16, 2016 3:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
FCIA Elevate Chocolate - Winter 2016 is an annual gathering of professionals from the fine chocolate industry for educational and networking opportunities. The event theme is Raising the Bar on Fine Chocolate: An Industry Aims to the Future. Our keynote presentation is "New Insights Into Chocolate Flavor" by Harold McGee, food science researcher and award-winning author. The program also includes interactive Table Talks, a presentation by our Heirloom Cacao Preservation team with tasting and a report of results from the 2015 Business Survey of Fine Chocolate Professionals. The event also hosts the Gallery Showcase of 20 companies serving the industry. Gourmet buffet and no-host bar included.
Purchase tickets on the FCIA website ($150 non-members; $125 members); or at the door with a $25 surcharge