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10th French Schools Cup, the results

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La 10th edition of the French Schools Cup in Bakery, Viennoiserie, Pastry The competition took place on January 18 and 19, 2026, during the Sirha Bake and Snack Europain trade show. Five mixed teams, each composed of three candidates, competed for six hours in the "Espoirs" (Hopefuls) category on Sunday, January 18. Five teams competed the following day in the "Excellence" category, around the theme "The Bicentenary of Photography," under the patronage of Grégoire Bardet, coach of the French team that won the 2024 World Baking Cup, and head instructor at Le Cordon Bleu Paris.

Category "Hopefuls"

1st: Saint Joseph Saint Marc Vocational High School, Concarneau (29) – Brieuc LE GUENNEC, Emie LE MENAGER, Julie NEDELEC – Trainers: Julien LE CLEC'H & Pierre LETHU

2nd: CIFA of Yonne, Auxerre (89) – Léa AUBOEUF, Clément ETERNOT, Kilian NAUDIN – Trainers: Sébastien BOURREAU & Thomas CHICHERY

3rd: Compagnons du Devoir of Tours (37) – Olivia FERRIERE, Nino MARIE, Philéas PELE – Trainers: Abel GUIRIEC & Maximie NIEL

CFE 2026 – “Hopefuls” category

Category "Excellence"

1st: Compagnons du Devoir of Bordeaux (33) – Thaïs BUCHET, Noah BUISSON, Apolline CHATAIN – Trainers: Mathilde BOUSQUET & Romain GRONDIN

2nd: CMA Bretagne, Bruz (35) – Charline BAYON, Mattéo JAHENY, Antoine SENECHAL – Trainers: Gaëtan BOUGEARD & Anthony OLIVIER

3rd: CMA Formation Moselle, Forbach (57) – Flora BACHIR, Léna HELCK, Alexandre IETRO – Trainers: Marvin GARCIA & Pierre PEDALETTI

CFE 2026 – “Excellence” Category

 

IBA-UIBC Cup of Bakers, International Bakers' Cup

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The French team is the big winner of the "IBA-UIBC Cup of Bakers", International Bakers' Cup, at the IBA Show in Düsseldorf, Germany! Represented by Corentin Molina, Vice-Champion of France in Bakery, and Yanis Thouy, bronze medalist of the 2025 French Cup, they won the cup against the five other competing teams! Corentin and Yanis competed in creativity during these two intense days to offer the best of French artisanal baking know-how.

The podium of this edition:

1 - France

2 - Germany

3 – Netherlands

Creativity Award: Iceland

Showpiece Award: Germany

A huge congratulations to them and to their coaches, Xavier Honorin, 1996 World Champion, and Alexandre Lopez, 2008 World Champion.

At the IBA Show, members ofEkip have been able to showcase their know-how and demonstrate their expertise – Aria, Bongard, Fours Fringand, Hengel, Hydroprocess, Jac, Koma, Mae Innovation, Map Fours, Mérand Mécapâte, Panem, Sasa, Scaritech, Shick Esteve, Sorema and VMI –

Marjorie MIETTE, MAF Chocolaterie Confectionerie 2024

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After intense competition and months of preparation, Marjorie MIETTE was awarded the iconic title " One of the Best Apprentices in France in Chocolate and Confectionery » 2024, a decisive step in his professional career.

This year's theme was "Architecture through Time." Marjorie Miette distinguished herself with creations that blended taste and elegance, while scrupulously respecting the criteria imposed by the jury, composed of professionals. Each candidate was evaluated on the manufacturing, presentation, and tasting of their creations. Technical rigor, dexterity, and ability to innovate were decisive factors in the final decision.

Marjorie MIETTE, MAF Chocolaterie Confectionerie 2024