central American Chocolate Makers Claim International Recognition at 2025 World Final
BUCHAREST,MADRID,NEW YORK – November 9,2025 โฃ – Central Americanโ chocolate producers demonstrated exceptional skill and โquality at the World Final ofโค the International Chocolate Awards 2025,earning multiple medals and โขaccoladesโฃ in the prestigious global โcompetition.The virtual event, broadcast from Bucharest, Madrid, โand New York, saw over 100 judges from 14 countries evaluate entries through blind tastings, assessing โflavor, texture, technique, aroma,โค and presentation.
Honduras emerged โขas a โขstrong performer, securing two bronze medals. Lighthouse‘s 65% con Gifity bar received 86.7 points, while Chocolatepeque‘s Pure Cocoa Powder earned 86.3 points. Costa Rica also took home a โคbronze, awarded to Catica Chocolates โ for itsโ Catica Chocolates Cocoa Butter, which scored 85.6 points.
Belize achieved notable success with two silver medals. The Belize Chocolate Company‘s Maya Mountain 70% bar was recognized in the natural dark chocolate category with โ86.3 points,and the company secured a second silver medal in โฃan undisclosed category.
Founders monica Meschini, Maricel Presilla,โ and Martin Christy announced the winners during the international online ceremony. Theโ jury emphasized the high technical level and creativity of the participants, noting the prominence of single-origin chocolates, controlled fermentations, naturalโข sweeteners,โ and local flavors. Deliberations were conducted anonymously, with medals determinedโ by private vote of the Grand Jury, evaluating each โขsample for overallโฃ balance.