CONTENTS


18


NEWS 6INDUSTRY NEWS


The latest news in the confectionery industry


46MOVERS AND SHAKERS Key appointments and promotions that are shaking up the industry


INTERVIEWS


14 HALDIRAM’S FACTORY TOUR Kennedy’s visits Haldiram’s ambitious UK factory in Southall, London


EVENTS 8 LCF 2025


Announcing our new silver exhibitor and Dragons’ Den style pitching session


10 IBA 2025 REVIEW Kennedy’s Confection provides a detailed review into the exhibitors and insights of iba 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany


18 OUME PRELAUNCH


Kennedy’s attends the Oumé prelaunch co-founded by Salomon Kalou and Karina Ferreira


FEATURES 20 FLAVOURS & COLOURS


How new regulation and clean label demands are developing the confectionery colour landscape


26 HIGH-SPEED PRODUCTION LINES


Increasing production speeds can be achieved today with the right combination of technology, training, and process optimisation


32 MINIMALIST & WASTE-REDUCING PACKAGING


New packaging designs face a cost for credibility if the focus is on showmanship over sustainability


36 CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PRODUCTION What the circular economy looks like and why it is important to get involved in creating a sweeter, more circular world


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