MEMBERSHIP

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is a non-profit professional international association - all members are working in the chocolate industry. We welcome chocolate professionals who support the association's Vision, Mission and Code of Ethics.

Fine chocolate makers and chocolatiers - even with your hectic schedule, we hope that you will seriously consider becoming a member of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association.

Historically our segment of the chocolate industry has been silent - leaving the educating of chocolate lovers and the media to marketers with their own agenda and non-professionals in blogs and discussion groups.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association wants to change that by providing unbaised information on what exactly differentiates fine chocolate and fine chocolate making.

As with any professional organization, our members will also receive networking and educational opportunities focused on topics of interest to the artisan, fine chocolate segment of the chocolate industry. Some of these benefits such as our membership directory, educational events and newsletter are in place now, others on the following list are in development. 

ANNUAL DUES

The Individual Member Dues are $150.00 US annually.

The Corporate Member Dues (includes up to 4 individuals) are $350.00 US annually.

Become a FCIA Member Now!

If you are unable to become a member at this time but want to be kept informed of the progress of the Association and be invited to FCIA events,  you can opt in to receive our FCIA emails on upcoming events and other information that we think you may find interesting.

MEMBER BENEFITS

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is working on the following member benefits:

• opportunities to work with peers to support and promote fine chocolate.
• annual membership directory and buyer's guide.
• educational opportunities to update skills and knowledge.
• current topics, techniques and research through association newsletters.
• access to member-only online research resource library.
• access to member-only forum.
• producer and consumer map.
• sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

As the association membership base grows so does our resources to be able to provide even more benefits to our members.

MEMBER CATEGORIES

We celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of the fine chocolate professional focused on producing superior products made from premium chocolate and ingredients. Membership includes professionals involved in chocolate from BLOSSOM to BONBON & BAR:

• Cacao Growers and Processors
• Chocolate Manufacturers
• Chocolatiers
• Chocolate Makers
• Chocolate Equipment and Ingredient Suppliers
• Pastry Chefs
• Chocolate Marketing Professionals
• Chocolate Industry Professionals
• Food Writers who specialize in chocolate
• Culinary Educators who specialize in chocolate
• Gourmet Retailers who focus on offering fine chocolate