Hand Media International is pleased to announce the publication of the latest January issue of International Confectionery Magazine, delivering exclusive insight and analysis from across the global confectionery sector. Available to download now here!
As an official international media partner for ProSweets and ISM Cologne, this issue brings readers comprehensive coverage of two of the industry’s most influential trade shows. The magazine features insight from the show directors alongside a series of exhibitor spotlights, including CEPI, Goodway, Palsgaard, GNT and more, highlighting the innovations shaping confectionery production, ingredients and packaging.
Standout Features
A standout feature of the issue is the Big Interview with ISM Director Sabine Schommer, who shares her perspective on the evolving role of the show, the challenges and opportunities facing the confectionery sector, and how ISM continues to adapt to a rapidly changing global market influenced by shifting consumer expectations and ongoing economic pressures.
The January issue also includes an Innovator Interview with Marc Rademacher, EVP Consumer Commercial, Group R&D and Group Sustainability at Constantia Flexibles, offering insight into innovation and sustainability at one of the world’s leading packaging groups. Meanwhile, Sweet Talk introduces Michelle Stapelfeldt of Wallies Lollies, providing a closer look at creativity and entrepreneurship within the confectionery space.
A strong line-up of in-depth editorial features completes the issue. In When Craft Meets Scale, Managing Editor Rebecca Spayne explores how bean-to-bar chocolate is evolving from an artisan ideal into a flexible, technically driven framework influencing both craft and industrial production, with contributions from Bühler, Caotech and Royal Duyvis Wiener. In Ethical Bean, Premium Bar, Editor Joseph Clarke examines how record cocoa price volatility and growing transparency expectations are reshaping sourcing strategies, with a spotlight on the International Cocoa Foundation and Fairtrade Foundation.
Commenting on the issue, Senior Editor Joseph Clarke said:
“As always, this issue has been carefully curated to reflect the key conversations shaping the confectionery industry today. For those attending ProSweets and ISM in Cologne this year, I look forward to meeting you there.”
The January issue of International Confectionery Magazine is available now here
