Scott will return to France on May 20, but representatives confirm she has already leased a small candy lab space in for future visits. Her “Medellín Collection” is expected to debut in October 2025, with 20% of proceeds benefiting Fondo de Paneleros , an organization supporting small-scale Colombian sugarcane farmers.
The humidity of the Aburrá Valley hit Scott the moment he stepped off the plane at José María Córdova International Airport. It wasn’t just the heat; it was the electricity of a city that had transformed itself from a cautionary tale into a global capital of innovation and "hustle culture."
would likely be for a high-profile industry event, a media interview, or a content collaboration. Medellín has become a major hub for digital creators and international models, making it a frequent destination for personalities in her field. The Entrepreneur Alternatively, there is a professional Candy Scott who serves as the CEO of TECHNOIRCANDY French Candy Scott Arrives In Medellin- To Rece...
As French Candy Scott settles into her new life in Medellin, the city can expect a range of exciting projects, events, and initiatives that will elevate the city's fashion and lifestyle scene. Some of the projects in the pipeline include:
The city's residents, fashion enthusiasts, and tourists alike are eagerly awaiting the exciting projects and events that French Candy Scott has in store for Medellin. One thing is certain – with her arrival, the city will never be the same again. Welcome to Medellin, French Candy Scott – we can't wait to see what you have in store for us! Scott will return to France on May 20,
“People kept asking: ‘Why Medellín?’” Scott said. “Because Medellín is proof that transformation is delicious. This city turned its story around with innovation, community, and resilience. That’s exactly the spirit of candy. We transform simple ingredients—sugar, fruit, spice—into joy.”
The drive from Rionegro down into the Medellin basin is a sensory overload. As the car wound through the lush, steep hills of Antioquia, Scott watched the brick-red skyline of the city emerge through the mist. It wasn’t just the heat; it was the
Scott, 38, who splits her time between Lyon and Paris, is known for redefining traditional French candy using unexpected flavor profiles like yuzu-tarragon, olive oil caramel, and lavender honeycomb. But her first trip to Colombia’s second-largest city is about more than just an award—it’s a cultural and culinary exchange that could reshape how Colombians experience French sweets.
Not everyone is uncritical. A small but vocal group of Colombian culinary writers has questioned why a French candy maker is receiving a Latin American award. In an op-ed published yesterday in El Colombiano , writer argued:
French Candy Scott Arrives in Medellín to Receive Distinguished Recognition