Hand Media International is pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of International Confectionery Magazine, bringing readers the latest insights, innovations and expert perspectives from across the global confectionery industry.
One of the most dynamic sectors in confectionery today is gummies, and this month’s issue explores the trends, technologies and ingredients driving the category forward. Syntegon highlights four key imperatives shaping the future of gummy production, while our dedicated ingredient feature examines the latest developments in gelatin-free formulations. Industry leaders including IFF, Puratos Functional Systems, Meurens Natural, GNT and Cargill reveal how ingredient innovation is enabling manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for vegan and plant-based alternatives. Complementing this coverage, IFF shares how its latest texture solutions are helping narrow the sensory gap between traditional and vegan gummy products.
As digitalisation and automation continue to reshape manufacturing operations, this issue also features exclusive leadership interviews with some of the industry’s most influential figures. In our Big Interview, Samuel Schär, CEO of Bühler Group, discusses how food production is becoming smarter, more connected and increasingly sustainable. We also speak with Andrea Boggio, CEO of SACMI Chocolate & Packaging, who shares his views on the growing importance of integration across modern confectionery production lines. Meanwhile, our Sweet Talk profile introduces readers to Ineke Nugteren, Founder of Nourish, offering insight into her career and vision for the future of food innovation.
Packaging remains a critical area of development across the confectionery sector, and our latest feature explores the growing role of sharing trays and multipack sleeves. In our Application section, we turn our attention to layered bars, pralines and celebration confectionery. Elsewhere, our Production & Processing feature investigates how slicing technologies and multilayer assembly systems have emerged as key competitive battlegrounds for manufacturers.
Finally, as preparations begin for one of the UK’s leading processing and packaging events, we explore the opportunities available to both exhibitors and attendees at PPMA Show 2026, taking place this September.
This issue offers a comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies and market developments shaping the future of confectionery production.
As always, we hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of International Confectionery Magazine.
