Jamaican luxury chocolate brand Likkle More Chocolate has achieved remarkable international recognition, securing five prestigious awards at the UK-based Academy of Chocolate Awards. The brand, founded by acclaimed pastry chef and artisan chocolatier Nadine Burie, demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship across multiple categories in the global competition that celebrates the world’s finest artisan chocolates.
The award-winning selections included a Gold medal for their innovative Pink Peppercorn 70% cocoa chocolate bar. The collection further earned Silver recognition for the Scotch Bonnet Pepper 70% cocoa variety, along with Bronze medals for three distinct creations: Fresh Ginger 70% cocoa, Signature Dark Terroir 70% cocoa, and Thyme & Orange Peels 70% cocoa. All products are crafted using all-natural, bean-to-bar production methods that highlight Jamaica’s unique culinary heritage.
The formal awards ceremony is scheduled for March 20 at London’s iconic Fortnum & Mason department store, where winners will be honored during an evening celebration from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time.
Burie expressed both pride and gratitude through her social media channels, stating: “We’re proud and honored to announce that once again, five of our artisan bars have been recognized at the prestigious International Academy of Chocolate Awards.” She particularly emphasized the crucial role of local cocoa growing partners, noting: “We would like to raise a glass to our fantastic cocoa growing partners, at the heart of this incredible journey.”
The chocolatier further elaborated on the significance of these awards, explaining they represent not just recognition of quality but also celebrate the resilience of Jamaican agricultural partners who overcame particularly challenging weather conditions. Burie highlighted the “invaluable benefits of direct trade” and shared passion for Jamaican terroir as fundamental components of their success formula, describing these elements as the company’s “super powers.” She concluded by acknowledging the broader support system that has contributed to their achievement.