CONTENTS


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NEWS 6INDUSTRY NEWS


The latest news in the confectionery industry


58MOVERS AND SHAKERS Key appointments and promotions that are shaking up the industry


events 8 CHOCOA


Chocoa is back for its 13th edition, set to take place from February 4-9, 2025, as part of the second annual Amsterdam Cocoa Week


16 ISM/PROSWEETS PREVIEW Everything revolves around sweets and snacks in Cologne from 2 to 5 February 2025


KennedysConfection.com FEATURES


10 PLANT-BASED & UPCYCLED INGREDIENTS


Up to 2030, forecasts point to a compound annual growth rate for plant-based sugar confectionery of almost 10%


36 NEXT-GEN CONFECTIONERY


MACHINERY Next-generation machinery is transforming confectionery production, blending automation with sustainability to meet the demands of a modern market


42 AI & ROBOTICS IN PRODUCTION AI is affecting every aspect of confectionery manufacturing - from marketing, product development, supply chain management and production


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48 SMART & CONNECTED PACKAGING From AR to AI-driven designs, packaging is evolving to enhance consumer engagement, sustainability, and innovation, shaping a transformative future for packaging in 2025


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