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BONNE met international chefs at Club des Chefs des Chefs event

On 16 September 2026, the French Embassy in Helsinki hosted an event bringing together chefs from 24 different countries.

Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCC) is an international association founded in 1977 that brings together chefs of heads of state and monarchs from around the world. Each country is represented by the personal chef of its head of state or, where there is no personal chef, the executive chef responsible for official state receptions. The association aims to promote national culinary cultures as well as friendship and cooperation among its members.

In September 2026, the association’s annual meeting took place in the Nordic countries, with the visit also extending to Finland. The event was part of a partnership with the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the September visit programme of the personal chefs of heads of state to Finland.

The distinguished event featured speeches on Finnish-French relations and agreements between the two countries. Guests were also treated to an impressive buffet showcasing French flavours.

Bonne was there to showcase its products made from berries, fruits and vegetables. Bonne’s blueberry and lingonberry purées attracted particular interest among the international chefs. Bonne’s wild blueberry juice was also served as part of the welcome drinks.

The event resulted in new international contacts, including chefs from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Denmark and Monaco. Contact details were exchanged, and discussions will continue with the most promising contacts.

The event also provided an opportunity to network with other Finnish food industry players. For example, with Rosten Bakery, we discussed the use of fruits, berries and root vegetables to develop new flavour variations. We also exchanged ideas with Ainoa Winery, based in Hollola, about potential collaboration. Finnish berries are used as ingredients in Ainoa Winery’s wines.

International connections, new ideas and natural ingredients – a great foundation for moving forward!