As part of Bvlgari's proactive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives, Il Cioccolato will be releasing a limited number of "Chocolate Gems for Sustainability" from June 17th. The chocolate is made with cacao produced with consideration for food waste issues, the preservation of traditional crafts, and ethical consumption, and it confronts the environment and society and considers what sustainability is. This initiative is part of the FOOD LOSS This project was launched with the cooperation of Bvlgari BANK, and in addition to its efforts to "eliminate waste in the food industry," it also conveys various messages in one box, such as the importance of "respecting all life on Earth and being conscious of the environment" by using cacao that is traded fairly and is produced with the aim of improving the lives of producers, as well as "the value of traditional craftsmanship."

"Chocolate Gems for Sustainability"
On sale from: Thursday, June 17, 2021
Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Available at Bvlgari Il Cioccolato stores nationwide and the online shop http://gourmet.bulgari.com/.
Bvlgari Every June, Il Cioccolato continues to spread its message by releasing a limited number of "Chocolate Gems for Sustainability."

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Chili Pepper
Chili oil made from chili peppers from Fukui Prefecture is combined with hazelnut and almond praline and coated with milk chocolate.

Plum & Fig
Syrup made from plums from Odawara is combined with semi-dried figs to make a ganache and coated with bitter chocolate.

Shonan Gold
A ganache made from puree and juice made from whole Shonan Gold apples from Odawara and coated with bitter chocolate.

[Box in handmade washi paper from Saga Prefecture]
Founded in 1699 (Genroku 12), Nao Washi in Saga boasts a history of over 300 years. Until the early Showa period, there were over 100 paper workshops in the area, but over time, the number has decreased, and today, only one remains: Hizen Nao Washi Workshop. Nao Washi, as in the past, is made from a type of paper called Kaji, a member of the mulberry family, characterized by its thick, strong fibers. Il Cioccolato also uses washi paper for its boxes, made from a mixture of hydrangeas that did not meet the standards and could not be shipped, maple leaves and rape blossoms collected around the workshop, and safflower used for dyeing in the workshop.


■About the Food Loss Bank
In Japan, edible food waste amounts to 6 million tons per year. This is equivalent to approximately 1.6 times the amount of food aid provided to people suffering from hunger worldwide. FOOD LOSS In order to alleviate the food waste problem, which continues to increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BANK will work with you to consider ways to reduce food waste and make effective use of food waste ingredients.

■About Bvlgari Il Cioccolato
Bvlgari Il Cioccolato is known as the "chocolate gem" of Bvlgari, a jeweler originating in Rome. Each chocolate is carefully handmade in a Tokyo workshop by the artisanal skills of Bvlgari's maître chocolatier, Kanako Saito. The rich flavor of this chocolate is an experience that stimulates all five senses. From the carefully selected ingredients to the manufacturing process, and even the gorgeous, elegant box featuring the Bvlgari logo, it expresses the commitment of the Bvlgari brand.

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Bvlgari Il Cioccolato
TEL: 03-6362-0510



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