AUI Fine Foods Renews Gold-Level Partnership With Pastry Team USA, Strengthening Ties Ahead of 2027 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie

By ChuckM

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 Pâtisserie Team USA. The announcement marks a powerful continuation of a relationship rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a steadfast dedication to elevating the craft of pastry.

Chef Christophe Morel Named Honorary President of the Jury for 2025 Pastry Team USA National Selection

By ChuckM

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 pivotal role as the team identifies the next generation of pastry talent to represent the United States on the world stage.

Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA Names Jury for 2025 National Selection

By ChuckM

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 at the Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute, marks a pivotal moment in the multi-year journey toward the most prestigious pastry competition in the world: the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France.

A Legacy of Flavor: Nielsen-Massey Renews Support for Team USA’s Pastry Ambitions

By ChuckM

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 relentless pursuit of excellence in the pastry arts.

A Maestro of Chocolate: Chef Josh Johnson Joins Pastry Team USA as Chocolate Coach

By ChuckM

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 unwavering focus.