ISM & ProSweets 2025: Nukoko unveils fava bean-based milk chocolate alternative amid cocoa deficits

Kit Tomlinson and Ross Newton, founders of Nukoko, showcased a milk chocolate alternative made from fava beans on the show floor at the Döhler booth. They chose the “incredible legume” for its nitrogen-fixing properties and...

ISM & ProSweets 2025: SternEnzym targets food waste and energy savings in confectionery sector

At ISM & ProSweets 2025, SternEnzym’s R&D head, Sven Konradt, discussed the company’s innovative enzyme solutions, which can improve energy efficiency and sustainability while reducing sugar in baking. These enzymes...

ISM & ProSweets 2025: GNT presents natural colors amid legislative changes and “snackification” trends

GNT presented potato chips with “on-trend” flavors and colors, which align with “snackification” trends and consumer demand for diverse flavors. Jill Janssen, head of Sales, DACH, Benelux, and TR, reflects on changing...

ISM & ProSweets 2025: Brenntag eyes Nutri-Score and clean label improvements with sustainable ingredients

We caught up with Sandra Vennemann-Toppka, regional business director DACH BSP Food EMEA at Brenntag, to discuss the company’s vegan concepts for baked goods and fiber, vitamin, and protein enrichments. With a focus on...

ISM & ProSweets 2025: Jelly Belly Germany talks flavors, production, and regulations

Jelly Belly’s sales manager for Germany, Uta Worbes, tells us about the US company’s latest products at ISM & ProSweets 2025. She highlights the 50 flavors available on the European market, including the seventh edition of...

ISM & ProSweets 2025: Döhler unveils ingredient solutions to “tremendous” cocoa challenges

At ProSweets 2025, Döhler responded to cocoa supply volatility and sugar reduction demands with innovative ingredient solutions. Stefanie Engel, the company’s global market segment manager for Food, highlights cocoa-reduced...