
Meet the Jury: Chef Donald Wressell, Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Training Operations Director & 2025 National Selection Jury Member
In the pastry world, where precision meets creativity and tradition intertwines with innovation, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Chef Donald Wressell. With a career spanning over four decades, Wressell’s name has become synonymous with excellence in chocolate, pastry competitions, and large-scale celebratory confections.

Chef Rubber Renews Partnership with Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA
In a vibrant celebration of artistry and innovation, Chef Rubber has officially returned as a Silver Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA for the 2025–2027 competition cycle. The partnership renewal comes as Pastry Team USA intensifies its preparations for the upcoming Coupe du Monde de

Meet the Jury: Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F., Acclaimed Pastry Chef, Brings World-Class Pastry Expertise to Team USA National Selection
Surrounded by the delicate aroma of chocolate and the quiet rhythm of tempered sugar, Chef Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F., stands as one of the world’s most respected pastry artisans. With a career defined by technical mastery, artistic vision, and international acclaim, Chef Tréand has shaped generations of chefs while elevating the

AUI Fine Foods Renews Gold-Level Partnership With Pastry Team USA, Strengthening Ties Ahead of 2027 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie
In an industry where precision, artistry, and collaboration define excellence, long-standing partnerships often form the backbone of culinary achievement. One such alliance was recently reaffirmed when AUI Fine Foods, a pillar of the specialty foodservice industry, renewed its commitment as a Gold Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la

Chef Christophe Morel Named Honorary President of the Jury for 2025 Pastry Team USA National Selection
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA is proud to announce that Chef Christophe Morel will serve as Honorary President of the Jury for the 2025 U.S. National Selection in Chicago. A globally recognized master chocolatier, Chef Morel brings decades of experience, artistry, and international prestige to this

Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA Names Jury for 2025 National Selection
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA has announced the jury for its 2025 National Selection, and the lineup reads like a who’s who of international pastry excellence. The event, which will take place in Chicago on Saturday, 6 September 2025, during the Chicago Baking & Pastry Forum

A Legacy of Flavor: Nielsen-Massey Renews Support for Team USA’s Pastry Ambitions
Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavorings, a company as revered in professional kitchens as the chefs who use its extracts, has officially renewed its support as a silver-level sponsor of Team USA. The move marks not only a continued partnership but also a celebration of shared values: craftsmanship, integrity, and the

A Maestro of Chocolate: Chef Josh Johnson Joins Pastry Team USA as Chocolate Coach
In the high-stakes arena of international pastry competition, where chocolate is both medium and message, mastery is nonnegotiable. As Team USA prepares for the next Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, it has called on Chef Josh Johnson—renowned chocolatier and former competitor—to guide its chocolate strategy with skill, vision, and

The Art and Legacy of Chef Donald Wressell: A Life in Pastry
In the pastry world, where precision meets creativity and tradition intertwines with innovation, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Chef Donald Wressell. With a career spanning over four decades, Wressell’s name has become synonymous with excellence in chocolate, pastry competitions, and large-scale celebratory confections. As a mentor,

The Art of Pastry Mastery: Chef Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F and his Journey from France to the U.S.
Chef Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F moves like a sculptor in the kitchen, his hands deftly shaping chocolate, sugar, and dough into creations that seem almost too exquisite to eat. His name is synonymous with mastery in the world of pastry, a discipline where precision, patience, and an artist’s vision combine to

Pastry Team USA Strengthens Leadership with Executive Board Expansion
Signaling a new chapter of ambition and excellence, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA has announced key updates to its executive board. Under the leadership of President Chef Stéphane Chéramy, four distinguished pastry professionals have joined, bringing unparalleled expertise that will elevate Team USA’s influence on the global pastry stage.

Chef Joseph DiPaolo Joins Club Coupe du Monde Team USA as Partnership Director
For Chef Joseph DiPaolo, the love of pastry began in an unlikely place—over a bowl of strawberry soup. At 16, while working in a restaurant kitchen, he watched as a manager prepared the vibrant dessert, combining fresh berries with delicate precision. Something clicked. The moment was fleeting, but its impact