Vikas Temani is the Founder and Business Head of Paul And Mike Chocolates, a farm-to-bar brand under Synthite Industries. With a background as an industry analyst and degrees from IIT Delhi and IIM Kozhikode, he is focused on elevating Indian-origin cocoa on the global stage through his award-winning, innovative chocolates.
He is passionate about dispelling myths in the chocolate industry, educating consumers on the nuances of high-quality cocoa versus mass-market confectionery. Vikas frequently speaks about the importance of sustainable farming practices and ethical sourcing in the cocoa industry.
An interesting fact is that the brand Paul And Mike is not named after the founders, but is a tribute to two Latin American cocoa farmers who taught him about fine cocoa cultivation.
Paul Mike
Manager at Paul And Mike Chocolates
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Farm-to-Bar Chocolate
He built his brand on the farm-to-bar model, controlling the entire process from cultivating cocoa on his own farms to creating the final, award-winning product.
Indian Cocoa
His core mission is to champion the quality of Indian cocoa, demonstrating through international awards that it can compete with the world's best.
Food Innovation
He drives the creation of unique flavours that embrace Indian heritage, such as Sitaphal and Thandai, and collaborates with brands like Sula wines for new products.
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Work History
11-2018
Manager at Paul And Mike Chocolates
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Location : Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Manager at Paul And Mike Chocolates
