Barry Callebaut opens revamped chocolate academy

It's banking on the Asia-Pacific becoming its largest market, saying that it's only a matter of time

Wong Shiying

Published Mon, Jun 5, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SPORTING polished marble counters and sophisticated fudge machines, leading chocolate maker Barry Callebaut's renovated chocolate academy is every chocolatier's dream come true.

The Zurich-based chocolate giant celebrated its 20th year of operations in Singapore on Monday and unveiled its newly refurbished chocolate academy during the joyous occasion. Helmed by award-winning chef Seung Yun Lee, the academy serves as an institution of learning for chefs of varying levels of competency.

Beginner level courses cater primarily to home cooks and semi-professionals while advanced level courses are designed for industry professionals. There are around 100 classes offered each year and an estimated enrolment of 1,0…

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