World-renowned chef Julian Rose has joined Portland-based Moonstruck Chocolate Co. as master chocolatier and director of research and development.

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Rose, who succeeds the retired Robert Hammond, is a classically educated pastry chef and confectioner and brings more than 25 years of experience to his position with Moonstruck Chocolate Co.


“We searched throughout North America and Europe for the perfect person with the right combination of skills, creativity and experience to further enhance what Moonstruck Chocolate Company offers,” said Dave Bany, chairman of Moonstruck Chocolate Co. “We found that person in Julian Rose and we are very excited to welcome someone of chef Rose’s stature to the Moonstruck family.”


Moonstruck Chocolate Co was established in 1993 in Portland, Oregon and operates 14 Moonstruck Chocolate Cafes in Oregon, California, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts and Virginia.

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