CONTENTS 32 NEWS


06 INDUSTRY NEWS The latest news in the confectionery industry


58 MOVERS AND SHAKERS Key appointments and promotions that are shaking


up the industry EVENT NEWS


10 LONDON CHOCOLATE FORUM 2026 REVIEW A look back at the London Chocolate Forum and some insights from our keynotes


INTERVIEWS


22 COMPANY SHOP GROUP Commercial Director at Company Shop Group explains how confectionery businesses can turn surplus stock into value while reducing waste and supporting communities


32 KNOOPS Knoops’ founder outlines the company’s US ambitions and


plans to grow its hand-flaked chocolate range across retail and wholesale channel


40 EUROPEAN FOOD INFORMATION


COUNCIL (EUFIC) The EUFIC examines the emerging evidence linking circulating xylitol levels with cardiovascular risk


FEATURES


26 NOVEL INGREDIENTS The latest trends and launches of novel ingredients for confectionery recipes today that help meet consumer demand


34 PERSONALISATION Expert in Digital Food Printing at IMAGO Printer offers advice on


the economics of personalisation of confectionery and cookies 44 BATCH VS CONTINUOUS


PRODUCTION Confectionery manufacturers are weighing the flexibility of made-to-order production against the efficiencies of continuous processing


50 LUXURY & GIFT PACKAGING Packaging designers are balancing tactile appeal and memorable


unboxing with material reduction, product protection and production efficiency


OCTOBER 2026 • KENNEDY’S CONFECTION • 5 Register Now! Date and Venue TBC


Exhibit at London Chocolate Forum 2027


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