Chocolate and confectionery

A plate of tasty moist chocolate brownies cut into squares sitting on a table

Save room for dessert

Our Food & Nutrition team knows that a perfectly balanced sweetness profile, quality flavors and memorable textures are of very high importance to the chocolate and confectionery market. When it comes to the enjoyment of small delicacies all aspects must be flawless to delight the consumer. That is why our specialists are driven by the passion to find the perfect ingredients and formulations for your products to appeal to all the senses.
The experts in our 32 Food Innovation & Application Centers all over the world work on subtle flavor fusions and individual customization to make your products unique and stand out from the crowd.
Lollipops candies and sweet sugar jelly multicolored, Colorful sweets

Indulgence meets innovation

Chocolate and confectionery bring joy, whether as a personal treat or a delicious gift. But sweet doesn’t have to mean high in calories - sugar-free options like mouth fresheners, lozenges and chewing gum offer great taste with fewer concerns. Our goal is to replace sugar without compromising flavor or texture.
From premium pralines to colorful wine gums, people of all ages love sweet treats. Our Food & Nutrition team helps you create the very best products with high-quality ingredients and customized formulations.
"As the origin of cocoa is deeply rooted in the Latin culture it is still the king for current and new products in this segment. But even in this sweet category the Latin American consumers like to have more healthy products but without compromising on the current taste. This is a challenge but with our broad product portfolio and expertise we can offer our customers new product developments tailored to their needs in the Chocolate & Confectionery segment."
Yurima Aguilar
Technical Leader, Innovation & Application Services, Americas

Get in touch

Contact our chocolate and confectionery experts and discuss with them:
  • how to combine sweet and spicy flavors
  • how to boost your fruit flavor with the right ingredient
  • or how to replace sugar without the loss of taste
Please contact us and we can start a discussion of how to support you in the best way.