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NEWS 6INDUSTRY NEWS


The latest news in the confectionery industry 42MOVERS AND SHAKERS


Key appointments and promotions that are shaking up the industry


events


8 LCF 2025 Kennedy’s announces new information for the upcoming LCF 2025 including new speakers and a new Main Sponsor


INTERVIEWS 12 Cocoba Interview


The cocoa industry faces urgent challenges that demand immediate, collaborative action across the entire value chain


30 VisionSping Interview Kiran Grewal interviews VisionSpring Senior Advisor, Ramona Bajem, on vision correction for cocoa farmers


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FEATURES


14 SUSTAINABLE COCOA & ETHICAL SOURCING


The cocoa industry faces urgent challenges that demand immediate, collaborative action across the entire value chain


20 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING LIFECYCLE


When looking at more sustainable packaging solutions for confectionery it is important to look at the entire lifecycle of the chosen solution


26 CONTINUOUS PROCESSING


A praline packaging line in Poland is helping Toms deliver perfectly arranged chocolates at high speed


34ENERGY EFFICIENT MACHINERY


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