CONTENTS NEWS
06 INDUSTRY NEWS The latest news in the confectionery industry
10 NEWS EXTRA UK Cocoa Coalition calls for urgent clarity on forest-
risk regulation and the industry comment on its effectiveness
82 MOVERS AND SHAKERS Key appointments and promotions that are shaking up the industry
INTERVIEWS
12 BIG INTERVIEW - FATSO co-founder Ella McKay speaks with Kennedy’s on why timing, integrity and unapologetically bold flavour are driving the brand’s move into Waitrose
16 IFF Cintia Nishiyama of IFF explains how cocoa is shifting toward a multi- sensory experience driven by texture, emotion and flavour design
70 BUHLER
Jay O’Nein, Chief Sustainability Officer at Bühler Group, shares advice on how they might streamline their sustainability and energy efficiency journeys
EVENT NEWS
14 LONDON CHOCOLATE FORUM 2026
From soaring cocoa prices and tightening regulation to the rise of cocoa-free alternatives, this year’s London Chocolate Forum is a must attend event
22 INTERPACK 2026 interpack 2026 will bring together the industry’s technological offerings across three halls covering around 40,000 square metres. In this dedicated preview Kennedy’s highlights all the key exhibitors you should be seeing at the show this year
FEATURES
18 SUSTAINABLE COCOA AND ETHICAL SOURCING
Cocoa sourcing is meeting challenges through coordinated action, shared standards and increasing scrutiny of supply chain impacts
62 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING LIFECYCLE New research shows biotech and packaging design are converging to advance circular economy solutions
66 ENERGY-EFFICIENT MACHINERY Where the biggest energy savings are to be found in a typical confectionery factory
72 CONTINUOUS PROCESSING SYSTEMS Continuous process lines may not be the best solution for all
confectionery products, but as they become more flexible will they find more applications?
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