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1 week Ago By Reid Carlisle
The Salon du Chocolat is back in New York City after a five-year break. The popular international chocolate event is taking place at the Javits Center this weekend, from today to Sunday. First launched in Paris in 1994, the show brings together top chocolate brands, experts, and fans.
Over 70 exhibitors from 16 different countries will to temptively set New York's collective taste buds alight, with local legend Jacques Torres being one of the confectionery artists in attendance. The event promises an impressive lineup of activities, from chocolate sampling to educational bean-to-bar making sessions. This year's fashion showcase is bound to be a headline-stealer with a chocolate dress inspired by Snow White, as reported by ABC7 New York.
Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo is highlighting chocolatier and designer Jeremy Molliex-Donjon's edible interpretation of the fairytale ensemble.In a delicious twist, the Salon du Chocolat 2025 will spotlight Haiti's chocolate chops, courtesy of AYITIKA—the Haitian chocolate company punching above its weight on the global stage. Jean Chesnel Jean, CEO of AYITIKA, shared with The Haitian Times, "This event is a fantastic opportunity for AYITIKA to introduce the world to Haiti’s exceptional cocoa flavors and expand our business reach in North America.
" The company, which has championed a plantation-to-bar ethos, collaborates with more than 2,500 rural cocoa-producing families, focusing on fair trade practices and maintaining high-quality standards.Despite a challenging economic climate marked by a stark drop in cocoa export revenues—from $10.84 million in 2020 to just $2.
41 million in 2023—AYITIKA continues to innovate. Beyond promoting their line of dark chocolates, flavored with regional spices and tropical notes, and earning accolades at international chocolate festivals, AYITIKA actively works to bolster Haiti’s chocolate reputation amidst its socio-political woes. "This fair is not just about selling chocolate," Jean underscored to The Haitian Times, “It’s about showcasing Haiti’s potential, its rich flavors, and its people’s craftsmanship.
Despite the challenges our country faces, we continue to create products that meet the highest global standards.”The Haitian diaspora is particularly encouraged to rally around AYITIKA at the fair, to experience the powerful aromas and artisanal quality that Jean hopes will solidify Haiti’s position in the global chocolate market..
