CONTENTS
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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 PROSWEETS/ISM REVIEW their status as leading global trade fairs, blending innovation, business, and networking.
30 PACKAGING INNOVATIONS &
EMPACK 2025 The UK’s premier packaging event arrived at the NEC, delivering unmissable insights on sustainability, regulatory shifts, and cutting- edge technology
KennedysConfection.com MARKET INSIGHT
20 THE SMART CUBE how rising cocoa prices are making chocolate a costly luxury and challenging manufacturers and consumers to rethink their sweet traditions.
FEATURES
14 ALTERNATIVE SWEETENERS & SUGAR REDUCTION
How Cargill’s EverSweet® stevia sweetener meets industry challenges, while brands innovate with sugar reduction and natural alternatives to satisfy healthier indulgence
22 PRECISION DEPOSITING & MOULDING
The moulding and depositing solutions that are available today to help confectionery manufacturers keep up with fast changing consumer demands
28 PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Automation is reshaping industries, with packaging set for a robotics revolution.
32 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION PRACTICES
The confectionery industry is tackling challenges in sustainability, including energy savings, yield improvements, waste reduction, and carbon footprint cuts, to help meet net zero goals
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