ISM & ProSweets 2026: Döhler spotlights cost-effective indulgence and trending flavors

Fruit inclusions and multilayered textures are helping add more indulgence to better-for-you products. Katharina Mahnken, product manager for Europe at Döhler, highlights solutions for overcoming challenging protein off-notes and...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Vegetables marry chocolate in “Vegilate” creation

Germany-based chocolatier Coppeneur has developed a range of snack and confectionery products that combine the indulgence of chocolate with the health and visual appeal of vegetables. “Vegilate” is a vegan product, containing up...

ISM 2026 recap: Alternative ingredients address confectionery industry challenges

Price volatility and dietary demands are changing confectionery’s core ingredients. Missy Green, editor of The World of Food Ingredients, explores how alternatives to cocoa, gelatin, and refined sugar are reshaping the...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Valio on “permissible indulgence” and high-protein innovation

Niina Gerritsen, customer development manager at Valio, explores the rise of “permissible indulgence” in confectionery and snacks. She shares how Valio blends high-protein innovation, lactose-free chocolate solutions, and...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Bursting espresso martini chocolates win Silver ISM Innovation Award 

Chocolaterie Carré’s owner and the architect of this award-winning confection tells us how the format maximizes the sensory experience. The Belgian family businessman also describes the trending flavors he sees in chocolate today...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Dreidoppel highlights cherry blossom as 2026 flavor trend

German flavor house Dreidoppel is drawing inspiration from Japan, naming cherry blossom as its 2026 flavor trend. Ivica Nuic, key account manager at the company, suggests the delicate profile can bring new tastes to functional...