{
  "id": 17130972,
  "title": "Italian chocolatier wins world crown in Belgium after spectacular Antwerp final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/italian-chocolatier-wins-world-crown-in-belgium-after-spectacular",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:01:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/italian-chocolatier-wins-world-crown-in-belgium-after-spectacular-antwerp-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italian chocolatier Tommaso Grollero claimed the prestigious title of World Chocolate Master 2026 after a thrilling final in Antwerp, Belgium. The competition, held at the historic Handelsbeurs on October 26 and 27, saw chocolatiers from around the world compete in four challenges based on the theme \"Play & Taste.\" Grollero's design creation, \"The Invisible,\" featured an optical illusion that transformed its appearance depending on the viewer's angle. The Italian master also received \"Best Taste\" and \"Best Design\" awards. China's Lyu Haoran placed second, and Japan's Keita Koshimizu took third. The World Chocolate Masters Grand Final was held outside Paris for the first time since 2005, marking Belgium's perfect host for a competition celebrating the country's famed culinary tradition.",
  "summary": "Chocolate lovers have a new world champion to celebrate after two days of extraordinary creations in Belgium. Italian chocolatier Tommaso […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tommaso Grollero wins World Chocolate Master 2026 title",
    "Design creation \"The Invisible\" features optical illusion",
    "China's Lyu Haoran placed second, Japan's Keita Koshimizu third"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}