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Motion · S6M-11514 · 29 Nov 2023

Recognising the Success of the Highland Chocolatier at the International Chocolate Awards

Lodged by John Swinney (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the Highland Chocolatier, in Highland Perthshire, for its exceptional achievement at the International Chocolate Awards; acknowledges that Iain Burnett's velvet truffles were the only truffles from the UK judged by the grand jury to proceed to the world finals, where they retained the title of Best White Truffle in the World; notes that, at the world finals in Florence, Italy, these truffles won gold, silver, and bronze awards, along with three special awards for their outstanding recipes, textures and craftsmanship, and individual accolades for the caramel velvet truffle with a twist of liquorice (gold), the raspberry and black pepper, and white lime and chilli velvet truffles (dual silver), and the passion fruit and mango velvet truffle (bronze); celebrates the over 60 national and international accolades received by Iain's small family-run chocolatier, including world gold three times, and recognises the contribution of the entire team and the importance of local ingredients and careful craftsmanship to their success.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.