CONTENTS


12 NEWS


6INDUSTRY NEWS The latest news in the confectionery industry


EVENTS


10 FOOD INGREDIENTS EUROPE REVIEW Kennedy’s Confection reviews the Fi Europe show, with interviews on stand with key exhibitors


22 ISM/PROSWEETS 2024 PREVIEW


58MOVERS AND SHAKERS The latest appointments and promotions in the confectionery industry


interviews


12 BENEO We sit down with Product Manager, Klaudia Volmer on BENEO’s stand at Fi Europe, where we learn the capabilities of isomalt and Palatinose™ in confection


fEATURES 14 ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS We delve into key topics in the alternative ingredients sector, looking at new developments in sugar reduction and the changing landscape of dairy


42 COCOA & ETHICAL SOURCING


Discover how machine learning is revolutionising the confectionery industry, dispelling myths and driving innovative solutions for quality control and operational efficiency


48 TWIST & WRAP


Confectionery manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation to address the flexibility requirements of end- of-line and packaging operations


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Kennedy’s Confection December/January 2023/24


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