The International Confectionery Awards is proud to announce the appointment of Francisco Gómez, a globally recognised leader in sustainable cocoa production and fine chocolate innovation, as a judge for this year’s prestigious event. Francisco brings over 23 years of expertise across the entire cocoa value chain. Trained as a Civil Engineer and holding a master’s degree in administration, Francisco has held several pivotal roles within the company, including Vice President of Production, VP of International Business, and VP of Cocoa