The podiums from 26th January:
After six theoretical and practical tests held on the Sirha Métiers de Bouche (Food Trades) stage, the French Cheese Makers Cup, which honors the best cheesemakers in France, announced its grand winners.
1st place: Jules Mercier
2nd place: Mathieu Thuillier
3rd place: Fabienne Celard
Continuing on, here are the results of the Cheese & Chef competition, which highlights duos of chefs and cheesemakers combining their talents to elevate cheese.
1st place: Hélène Spaeth & Claire Lise Rau
2nd place: Kevin Charpentier & Emmanuelle Marchand
3rd place: Stéphane Ribière & Vincent Corron
The European Sugar Art Championship celebrated the best sugar artists, who were tasked with creating an artistic piece using pulled, blown, and ribbon sugar, along with other original techniques.
1st place: Matthieu Jeangerard
2nd place: Maxime Tardieu
3rd place: Lisa Caillie
The Coffee Show stage hosted three major competitions, during which 26 contestants vied for a chance to step onto the top of the podium.
Pierre de Chantérac won the French Coffee in Good Spirits Championship
Kévin Davidwon the French Barista Championship
Inger Wieringa won the French Latte Art Championship
On the agenda for Monday 27th January:
Contest Arena:
Second day of the Grand Finale of the Bocuse d’Or. France, represented by Paul Marcon and his commis Camille Pigot, and coached by chef Christophe Quantin, will compete starting at 9:30 am.
The awards ceremony will take place at 6 pm.
Sirha Métiers de Bouche (Food Trades):
Starting at 8 am, the Sirha Métiers de Bouche (Food Trades) stage will host the 2nd edition of the Flexitarian Competition, organized by the French Butchers' Confederation and its partners, centered around the theme 'Les Bouchons Lyonnais' Contestants will have 7 hours to showcase three types of meat.
The awards ceremony will begin at 3:30 pm.
Sirha Bake:
Take part in an exceptional day dedicated to the art of baking with the Ambassadeurs du Pain Masterclass from 9 am to 6 pm. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of exceptional expertise, discover innovative techniques, and engage with passionate experts.
Sirha Coffee Show:
On the Sirha Coffee Show stage, three panel discussions will punctuate the day with engaging exchanges: 'The Coffee Industry and Its Challenges,' followed by 'Supply Chain Logistics in the Industry,' and finally 'Market Trends,' to explore the evolving trends and challenges of this rapidly changing sector.
Sirha Food Forum:
Full schedule of the Sirha Food Forum here
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