Salon du Chocolat explained
The Salon du Chocolat (Literally, Salon of Chocolate in French, but more loosely translated Paris Chocolate Show)[1] is a yearly trade fair for the international chocolate industry.
Begun in 1994, the event is supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[2] It has previously been held in Paris, New York, Tokyo, and Moscow. It was held in Beijing in 2009 and Shanghai in 2010, reflecting the industry's interest in promoting China as a new consumer of chocolate.[2]
Notes and References
- News: Reuters. Paris Chocolate Show a sweet way to forget crunch. https://web.archive.org/web/20081102053317/http://in.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idINTRE49T6A520081030. dead. November 2, 2008. 2008-10-30. Sybille de La Hamaide.
- News: Sweetest event in town: Extravaganza of chocolate. Shanghai Daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20100122183350/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2010-01/19/c_13141858.htm. dead. January 22, 2010. 2010-01-19.