Honoring Innovation: Paul and Mike of India win international acclaim at the 2024 International Chocolate Awards.
By winning the coveted Gold at the International Chocolate Awards 2024—the pinnacle of excellence in excellent chocolate-making—Paul and Mike, India’s first farm-to-bar chocolate business, has created history. This achievement highlights India’s growing proficiency in chocolate crafting and represents the nation’s first-ever Gold win in the competition.
Made with the best Lilliput capers from the arid regions of Tuticorin on India’s East Coast and premium cacao cultivated in the verdant Western Ghats, the brand’s award-winning Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers is a monument to creativity and sustainability. Crunchy capers contrast with creamy milk chocolate, and umami and salty flavors and textures are paired in a novel way in this amazing delicacy. It is a celebration of India’s varied terroirs and the craftsmanship of two trailblazing farm-to-fork brands, created over the course of three years in partnership with Ishka Farms.
Vikas Temani, Head of Business at Paul and Mike, said on the accomplishment: “Winning Gold at the very competitive International Chocolate Awards is a dream come true. It demonstrates our commitment to creating premium chocolates that highlight Indian creativity and ingredients. In addition to celebrating our journey, this esteemed award solidifies Indian chocolate’s position on the international scene. We are incredibly appreciative of our supporters and partners for helping us reach this milestone.
This incredible victory highlights the potential of Indian chocolate on a worldwide scale, and Paul and Mike’s inventive Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers are a shining example of ingenuity that delights chocolate lovers everywhere.
About Paul And Mike
Inspired by the knowledge of two Latin American cocoa farmers, Paul and Mike, who taught us the art and science of cultivating and fermenting great cocoa, Paul and Mike is India’s first farm-to-bar chocolate brand. We were founded on April 1, 2019, and our headquarters are in Kochi, Kerala. We also have cocoa fields and post-harvest activities in Kochi and Coimbatore, along with collaborations with forward-thinking farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
By creating exquisitely flavored chocolates that compete with the best in the world, we hope to revolutionize the chocolate experience and demonstrate that decadence need not be expensive. We take delight in managing the entire process, guaranteeing the greatest quality at every stage, from cultivating and fermenting cocoa to creating opulent, pure chocolates.
At Paul and Mike, we think everyone should have access to exceptional flavors and that excellent chocolate doesn’t have to be harsh. We invite guests to take a farm-to-bar tour of our Kochi plant to experience firsthand our love of environmentally friendly farming and creative chocolate production.
For more information, visit us at www.paulandmike.co.
