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Now, one of our features focus on functional ingredients and recent regulation in the CBD industry from the Food Standards Agency has thrown a slight spanner in the works for the active ingredient gummy manufacturers. CBD products are growing at an exponential rate, and this new regulation is sparking debate as some believe it is completely necessary, and others believe it can cause challenges for new innovations and products. We got exclusive commentary from the FSA, and spoke to a number of people in the industry about their perspectives. Read the full feature on page 18.


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Speaking of new innovations, Kennedy’s Confection is extremely exciting to be visiting Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, where we are sure to see a great number of new functional products that will be creating even further opportunities in the confectionery and nutraceutical markets.


And a final note to leave you all on: I am beyond thrilled to announce the London Chocolate Forum has gotten the green light to go ahead and we have secured the 16th March 2023 at the American Square Conference Centre. Many of you will have fond memories of the prestigious event, and I’m looking forward to making it even bigger and better! Keep an eye out on our future editions for more information on speakers, showcases and exhibitors.


I am incredibly pleased to bring to you our May edition of Kennedy’s Confection. This issue we are taking a special focus and looking closer at some of the key players in the confectionery industry, our Who’s Who section is designed to give you a snapshot insight into their areas of expertise, plans for development and lots of information on their innovations. Find all this and more on page 24 onwards.


Our big interview is with Martin Christy, not only is he an expert of fine chocolate and cacao, but he is also an educator and a consultant in the industry. I really enjoyed Martin’s perspective of taking the time to appreciate chocolate for what it is, and the hard work and dedication that goes into the development of the products that we have everyday access to. “We are tasting new flavours that have never been tasted before, by anyone, like chuncho cacao from Cusco in Peru – ancient cacao that only now has been made into good chocolate,” he told me. Hear more about the exciting world of fine chocolate on page 6.


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