Participation of Pará is highlighted at the 30th Salon du Chocolat in Paris
In addition to the intense visitation at the Pará stand, the State has been remembered through a chocolate sculpture that alludes to COP30
Recognized for its native cocoa of unparalleled quality, Pará has been one of the most mentioned states at the Salon du Chocolat taking place in Paris, the French capital, since the night of last Tuesday (28). The state is represented at the event by eight producers from different integration regions and by officials and members of the state government, through the Secretariat of Agricultural Development and Fisheries (Sedap).
The Pará delegation also includes representatives from the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Pará (Faepa), through the Sectoral Chamber of the Cocoa Production Chain, the Executive Commission of the Cocoa Crop Plan (Ceplac), the Federation of Industries of the State of Pará (Fiepa), and the Service of Support to Micro and Small Enterprises of Pará (Sebrae).
The 30th Salon du Chocolat in Paris chose Brazil as the honored country with an emphasis on sustainable cocoa cultivated in the two largest producing states of the fruit, which are Pará and Bahia, respectively. Pará, in particular, is highlighted due to the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
In addition to the intense visitation at the Pará space, the sculptures made with over 300 kg of chocolate that pay tribute to Amazonian biodiversity have drawn significant public attention. The work is by chocolatiers Léo Vilea and Tati Benazzi – who participated in this year's edition in Belém of the Cocoa and Chocolate Festival in Altamira and Belém.
Appreciation - According to the deputy secretary of Sedap, Francisco Neto, who leads the mission, more than showing the strength of the product, "it is the moment to value the work of those who are there at the base, in the fields, caring for each fruit with dedication and love."
Currently, Pará is the largest cocoa producer in Brazil, surpassing Bahia and standing out for sustainable cultivation and the use of innovative practices, especially in the Transamazon region, as emphasized by the manager. He noted that the state is a national reference in the production of native and high-quality cocoa, with a model that respects the forest and strengthens the farmer.
"The cocoa from Pará is a symbol of our people, our land, and our ability to produce with excellence and environmental responsibility. Being here reaffirms that Pará has a place, has a voice, and has a promising future in the global market. We continue to work so that the agriculture of Pará keeps growing, generating opportunities and pride for our people," concluded Francisco Neto.
