Bustling Brussels beckons for the World Confectionery Conference

Major industry topics of sustainability, sector innovation and major policy developments will all be under the spotlight once again, as we return to Brussels in just three weeks for our annual World Confectionery Conference showcase event.

As a location, this will be our third trip to the city, which has proved a vibrant and engaging host city, and its long association with our industries is one that it remains fiercely proud of (see our special event preview for more details in our September magazine).

While Brussels is forever associated with its Pralines, courtesy of the Neuhaus brand that still stands proudly as one of its biggest industry exports, there’s far more to it than its selection of key brand chocolate stores that have entertained tourists for decades.

As you’ll see in our special feature this month, the city harbours some fantastic independent chocolatiers that are continuing to push the boundaries of technical excellence and new flavour development.

Beyond such stores, Brussels has remained particularly notable for its other culinary delights, including its waffles, Belgian cookies and extremely distinctive Cuberdon sweets, that are all part of its rich food related-history that has made it a fine hub for our conference event.

So for those who have already registered for this year’s event, there will be plenty of sweet treats to enjoy while in the city, which as we can attest over the past few years.  

Trends and developments across the finished product market will definitely form part of this year’s proceedings in Brussels, courtesy of insights groups Mintel and Euromonitor International, alongside our strong programme of experienced industry speakers. 

Among our keynotes are the Ferrero Group, and Caobisco trade association, which has continued to play a pivotal role for the industry, South America’s Luker Chocolate, as well as a full cast of ingredients, systems and equipment businesses, including Alland & Robert, the Cama Group, Corbion, Palsgaard, and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil to name a few. 

So if you have yet to register, please do so – we welcome people openly from across our combined industries, whether new to the show, or for those who have been to successive editions. It’s going to be another memorable moment for the industry as we discuss some of its key challenges and opportunities. You can book your place at confectioneryconference.com