World Finals :
The Jury
Castagne, Jean-François (°1960) - France 
Professional experience:
Invented the technique of model sculpting
1976: CAP/BEF de Cuisine
1976: CAP de Pätissier
1976-1977: Patissier with Maurice Bernachon (Lyon)
1977-1978: Patissier at Patisserie Royale (Béziers)
1977-1978: Patissier at Patisserie Carioca (Valras)
1978: Return to family factory (Chef of fabrication)
Awards and distinctions:
Chocolate Ambassador for Cacao Barry
Member of the 'Academie française de chocolatiers confiseurs'
1994: Golden European Laureat for 3 local specialties
1994: Inhabitant of honnour in the city of Mazamet
1993: 'Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chocolatier Confiseur'
1992: Laureat at 'Grand Prix International BC de la chocolaterie' in Paris
1992: 1st price for taste / 2nd price Artistique
1990: 2nd price at the contest of Occitanie, category chocolate at Castres
1989: 3rd price at the contest of patisserie Rhöne Alpes
1987: Participated to the contest of Occitanie at Cahors
1982: Certificate of Maïtrise
