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Mina Apostolidi presents ‘Handmade chocolate’
Saturday, April 6, 13:30 – 14:30

Mina Apostolidis travels to Specialist Awards Gourmet Exhibition from Belgium to share her love and experience of handmade chocolate. Her chocolates are crafted in the same tradition as French and Spanish chocolatiers using only the finest chocolates and premium ingredients from the Mediterranean and The Middle East. Exclusive event where you will taste Mina’s unique chocolates ‘Sehrazat’, ‘Pavlina’, ‘Athena’ and ‘Ioulia’ and learn about her inspiration and journey towards the world’s finest chocolate houses.

To book your seat, send an email to events@specialistawards.com writing MinaApostolidi in the subject and your name in the body of the message.

The culinary path of the island of Lemnos
Saturday April 6, 15:00 – 16:00

A presentation and tribute to all of gastronomy destinations of the island of Lemnos by Alexandros Alexandrou of Lemnos Philema.

“Lemnos, the most beloved of all land”. Discover Lemnos. An island with its own unique features. Its people, its gastronomy and the hospitality that you can experience when you visit it. The founder of Taste Lemnos –  Alexandros Alexander invites you to a journey of pictures, narratives and tastes from this island of the North Aegean.

To book your seat, send an email to events@specialistawards.com with subject #Lemnos.

Eight tips and tricks to making any food image look better
Sunday  April 7, 14:00-14:50

 
Celebrity chef and food stylist Denise Vivaldo is coming all the way from California to share some of her tips and tricks to making any food image look spectacular. The event will be presented in English with a bilingual moderator.
 
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What to expect after your product finds shelf placement at an American specialty food store
Monday April 8, 10:00 – 10:50

 
Three professionals from California have joined Specialist Awards Gourmet Exhibition to educate the exhibitors on what to expect once they have entered the USA market. George Menzelos, owner of Arrianna Trading (wholesale olive oil & olives) and specialty food consult; Kristen Connolly the packaged food buyer with Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco, California, and Denise Vivaldo, consultant, food stylist, and culinary producer will be holding a session for exhibitors only.
 
 
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Culinary Tourism and Gastronomy
Monday April 8 2019 11:20 – 11:50 

Maria Athanasopoulou joins us with a presentation and discussion of our favorite subject of culinary tourism.

— What is the relation between gastronomy and culinary tourism?
— What are the goals and objectives of the non profit  Greek Food Tourism Volunteers network?
— What has been achieved in recent years and how the has the World Food Travel Association aided towards the development of the culinary tourism?

To book your seat, send a message to events@specialistawards.com writing the event you wish to attend in the subject and your name in the body of your email.

Complete Standardization Step by Step
Monday, April 8, 15:00 – 16:30

Antonis Moisiadis explains the standardization process in the food industry. What are all the steps that need to be followed in order to ensure food safety, agriculture and healthcare.  From conception of the initial idea to product placement in the shelf. A number of case studies will be presented and discussed.

Book your seat by sending an email to events@specialistawards.com with #Moisiadis in the subject and your name in the body of the message.