Callebaut®, the Belgian chocolate brand trusted by chefs worldwide for its consistent quality and versatility, is proud to announce Chef Karina Rivera as its newest Brand Ambassador.
Originally from Mexico City, Chef Rivera brings more than 13 years of experience across renowned hotels, restaurants, and bakeries. Her career spans from pastry roles with Celebrity Cruises to leading positions in some of Miami’s most respected kitchens, including The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Head Pastry Chef roles at Bachour Bakery & Bistro, Bachour Miami, and Novikov Miami.
Chef Rivera has earned recognition on a national stage, including being a finalist on Spring Baking Championship and winning against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli on Alex vs. America, further cementing her place among today’s most exciting pastry talents.
Her work reflects a balance of technical precision and creative expression, with a particular signature in macarons—an area where she has built expertise through her own business and teaching platform, reaching more than 1,000 students across the United States and Latin America.
“Chef Karina Rivera represents the new generation of pastry chefs—combining entrepreneurial spirit, technical excellence, and a passion for sharing knowledge,” said [Spokesperson Name].“Her approach to pastry and her connection with a global community make her a natural partner for Callebaut.”
In addition to her culinary achievements, Chef Rivera is the founder of Women Chefs 305, an initiative supporting and empowering women in the industry, and has collaborated internationally with top chefs such as Massimo Bottura.
“As a pastry chef, chocolate is at the heart of what we do every day,” said Chef Rivera. “Callebaut has always been a trusted partner in my kitchen because of its consistency, versatility, and flavor. I’m excited to collaborate and inspire others through this partnership.”
As a Callebaut Ambassador, Chef Rivera will contribute to recipe development, educational content, and digital storytelling—helping inspire chefs and artisans around the world.
This partnership reinforces Callebaut’s mission to support chefs at every stage of their journey, offering reliable chocolate solutions designed to perform every day in professional kitchens.
About Callebaut®
Callebaut® is a Belgian chocolate brand founded in 1911 part of the Barry Callebaut group. The brand is dedicated to provide chocolate and cocoa solutions to professional chefs and artisans with a focus on consistent quality, workability, and great taste.
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About Barry Callebaut Group:
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. TheGroup operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand. The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm –helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
