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• Demo - Gananche

  • When
    November 05, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

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  Demo - Ganache

  presented by

  
  

  Chef Brian Donaghy, Tomric Systems

  Thursday, November 5, 2020
  

  Brian will discuss what is a ganache and then show different methods for putting together a ganache for different applications.  He will complete a finished mould praline and cast ganache in a frame for a cut application.

    

  Registration deadline for live webinar is November 2, 2020
  

  November 5, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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• Cocoa Flavors of Africa

  • When
    November 12, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

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  Cocoa Flavors of Africa

  Thursday, November 12, 2020
  

    

  Panelists will discuss the unique flavors from different origins in Africa and the supply chain programs their companies are currently undertaking to support farmers and quality production in various origins. Participants will be able to ask questions during and in advance of the session.

  Moderator:

   Bill Guyton, FCIA

  Panelists:

  Kimberly Addison - Ghana

  Jeff Abella - Cameroon

  Nate Engle - Madagascar 

  Monique Heineman, - DRC

  Simron Bindra - Tanzania 

  
  

  Registration deadline for live webinar is November 10, 2020
  

  November 12, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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• Mexico's Fine Cacao and Chocolate Industry

  • When
    November 19, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

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  Mexico's Fine Chocolate Industry 

  Presented By

   
  

  Thursday, November 19, 2020
  

    

  The panel will talk about the path the Agrofloresta team has taken to arrive to the US bean to bar market, and how we take care of the cacao bean from farm to the cocoa roaster. 

  
  

  Panelists: 

  Hugo Chavez, Director of Agrofloresta

  Monica Teruel, Agrofloresta's US associate,

  Jose Cruz, Tsotsil-Maya smallholder cacao farmer,

  Fabiola Focil, Agrofloresta's Quality Manager

  
  

  Registration deadline for live webinar is November 17 2020
  

  November 19, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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• FCIA and FCCI Discuss COVID-19 Impact

  • When
    November 20, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

  FCIA and FCCI Discuss COVID-19 Impact

  Thursday, November 20, 2020

  
  

  FCIA and FCCI both surveyed the fine chocolate community to learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses. This webinar will share the results of their respective surveys.

  Registration deadline for live webinar is November 18, 2020
  

  November 20, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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• The Art of Flavor and How to Celebrate it Through Pairings

  • When
    December 03, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

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  The Art of Flavor and How to Celebrate it Through Pairings

  
  

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  Thursday, December 3, 2020

  Join Guittard Chocolate for a webinar on flavor, preservation on the farm and celebration in the kitchen.

  Guittard's Pastry Chefs Donald Wressell and Josh Johnson will discuss and demonstrate different ways to celebrate the essence of flavor in desserts as well as how to use other flavors and flavor pairings to bring those flavors to life. Along with Amy Guittard, Guittard's Director of Marketing, the three will touch on the crafting process from cultivating quality cocoa at the farm and preserving flavor through partnerships with local governments all the way to designing a finished dessert -- giving attendees an appreciation for how pastry can elevate the flavor profiles generated by different origins. 

  Guittard is the oldest continuously family-owned chocolate company in the country; they supply chocolate to confectioners, chefs, bakeries and other foodservice providers around the country and world in addition to a variety of products for home bakers.

  
  

  Registration deadline for live webinar is December 1, 2020
  

  December 3, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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• The Nitty Gritty of Building Your Company: Branding, Scaling Operations and Finances, Tackling Obstacles Along the Way

  • When
    December 17, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    FCIA Zoom

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  The Nitty Gritty of Building Your Company:

  Branding, Scaling Operations and Finances, Tackling Obstacles Along the Way

  Thursday, December 17, 2020

  presented by

  John Sharffenberger

  
  

  Registration deadline for live webinar is December 15, 2020
  

  December 17, 2020
  9am PST, 10am MST, 11am CST, 12pm EST

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