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KESTAR, a bean-to-bar chocolate producer from Bucharest, has won three new awards at the International Chocolate Awards, including a silver and two bronze medals. The company, founded by Octavian Petruț, has previously secured 11 awards at the European stage of the competition. KESTAR will showcase its award-winning chocolates at the upcoming Chocolate Saga festival in November 2026, where visitors can explore unique flavors and learn about artisanal chocolate production. The event will also feature Marinel Bejan, a finalist at the World Chocolate Masters, highlighting Romania's achievements in the chocolate industry.