CONTENTS


NEWS


06 INDUSTRY NEWS The latest news in the confectionery industry


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


EVENTS


10 PPMA REVIEW We interview Mettler-Toledo on the success of the recent PPMA 2025 trade show


12 LCF 2025 REVIEW The highlights of the hugely successful London Chocolate Forum 2025


FEATURES


20 NOVEL INGREDIENTS Some of the innovative ingredients that are enabling confectionery manufacturers to address the wellness trend


26 3D PRINTING IN CONFECTIONERY 3D printing is transforming the art of confectionery, fusing


engineering precision with culinary imagination


28 BATCH VS CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION


The pros and cons of different production methods in confectionery manufacturing, highlighting the differences between batch and continuous processes


34 LUXURY AND GIFT PACKAGING From Sussex chocolatier Audrey’s to Haldiram’s UK, we explore


how luxury confectionery packaging has evolved into a global language of craftsmanship, storytelling, and sophisticated gifting


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