At the 30th edition of the Salon du Chocolat, held in Paris from October 29 to November 2, during the awards ceremony for the 4th International Chocolate Competition organized by the Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Products (AVPA), Ayitika Haiti won the silver medal in the "Gourmet" category for its 70% dark chocolate "Amelonado-Criollo".

This prestigious competition saw the participation of 240 exhibitors from some twenty countries presented 170 different chocolates.

The visionary agronomist Jean Chesnel Jean, founder of Ayitika, is certainly ambitious. He indicated his intention to participate in other international competitions, particularly in the United States and Canada, with the goal of bringing the Gourmet Gold medal back to Haiti in the coming years.

Currently, the Ayitika team is preparing to participate in the Montreal Chocolate Show from November 20 to 23, 2025, at Windsor Station.

Congratulations :

"FOKAL extends its warmest congratulations to its partner Ayitika." Based in southern Haiti, Ayitika offers high-quality chocolate by adopting a "root-to-bar" approach, from the selection of cacao trees to chocolate production. Thanks to the support of the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation (FOKAL), Ayitika collaborates with more than 2,500 cacao-producing families, thus guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of its products.

Haitian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry :

"The Haitian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIHC) extends its warmest congratulations to Ayitika, a member company of the Chamber, which has just won the silver medal in the 'Gourmet' category at the prestigious 2025 Paris Chocolate Show.

This international distinction recognizes not only Ayitika's excellence and expertise, but also the talent, creativity, and perseverance of Haitian artisans who continue to proudly represent the country on the world stage.

The CCIHC is delighted to count among its members such an innovative and committed company, which values ​​local resources while promoting a positive and modern image of Haiti internationally.

" Once again, our heartfelt congratulations to Ayitika for this exceptional achievement, which honors the nation and inspires a whole generation of Haitian entrepreneurs."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46095-haiti-agribusiness-haitian-cocoa-at-the-world-chocolate-fair-in-paris.html

HL/ HaitiLibre