ISM & ProSweets 2026: ofi’s deZaan launches single-origin cocoa liquor range

Simon Brayn-Smith, global head of Cocoa Liquor at ofi, discusses the key trends shaping the confectionery industry — from the growth of premium fine flavor chocolate to sustainability-led innovation. He also shares insights on...

ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Fuji Oil Europe advances low-sugar, sustainable chocolate and custom coatings

Fuji Oil Europe’s Hendriek Bazyn, European manager BU Chocolate, shares how the company is rethinking chocolate for modern demands — developing low- and no-sugar solutions that keep the same snap and creaminess, advancing...

ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Avebe showcases fast-setting potato starch for scalable vegan gummies

Avebe’s Stefan Wessel, field technical service specialist, explains how potato-based starch helps vegan gummies set faster, dry sooner, and run more efficiently. He shares how manufacturers can finetune texture and stability...

Cargill: Shaping sustainability through strategic food partnerships

In this interview with Geert Maesmans, VP of R&D at Cargill, we dive into the company’s cutting-edge solutions at the European Innovation Center in Vilvoorde, Belgium. From pioneering food technologies and impactful...

Cargill: How AI and consumer insights are shaping future food innovation

At Cargill’s European Innovation Center, VP Marketing Willian Oliveira discusses how AI and consumer data drive food innovation. He shares insights on healthier product development, balancing taste and nutrition, scaling R&D,...

Cargill’s European Food Innovation Center: Turning fermentation science into sustainable nutrition

Senior director of R&D at Cargill, Paula Garcia, shares insights from the company’s European R&D Center on how fermentation and biotechnology are reshaping food innovation. From next-generation proteins to smart...