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Exclusive video: Sweetdreams evolves into ZRO Group, gearing-up for the World Confectionery Conference

Posted 6 June, 2026
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Matthew Stephenson, MD of the ZRO Group, which has this week transitioned from its former identity as Sweetdreams Ltd, will be appearing at this year's World Confectionery Conference. Pic: Neill Barston

Plans for our World Confectionery Conference edition are rapidly taking shape for its latest iteration in London, placing sustainability, innovation and business resilience at its core.

Among our dynamic line-up this year, is Matthew Stephenson, managing director of the ZRO Group, which has just transitioned from its former identity as Sweetdreams Ltd, speaking to editor Neill Barston in this exclusive preview video interview (watch below) ahead of his appearance at this year’s event at America Square in London on 10 September.

 

Registration for this year’s World Confectionery Conference on 10 September at America Square, London, is now fully open via this link, and includes keynotes from Cargill, Ferrero, Caobisco European confectionery trade body, as well as major industry insights from our knowledge partner, Euromonitor International.

Commenting on the its transition to the ZROGroup, which took effect this week, Matthew said: “I’m really proud of what the team has delivered here. It marks an exciting step forward in how we’re evolving within the wider SugaRich group — with a clear focus on tackling food waste and surplus in a more joined-up, meaningful way.

“Our hero brand, Choc Nibbles, has always been hiding in plain sight — a great product with a powerful story around using surplus ingredients. Now, we’re building something even more special around it.”

See our subsequent edition of Confectionery Production magazine for the full interview on Sweetdreams journey in the industry.

 

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