Paul and Mike, India’s farm-to-bar chocolate brand, has made history by clinching the prestigious gold at the International Chocolate Awards 2024, which is considered the ultimate benchmark of excellence in fine chocolate-making. This milestone marks India’s first-ever gold win in the competition, spotlighting the country’s burgeoning expertise in chocolate craftsmanship as their creation, Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers, won the top award.

The brand’s award-winning creation has been crafted with the finest Lilliput capers sourced from the arid lands of Tuticorin on India’s East Coast and premium cacao grown in the lush Western Ghats. This extraordinary treat marries the unique pairing of flavours and textures—umami and salty against caramelly and sweet, with crunchy capers contrasting creamy milk chocolate. Developed over three years in collaboration with Ishka Farms, it is a celebration of India’s diverse terroirs and the artistry of two pioneering farm-to-fork brands.