What a special moment for us!

At this year’s World Confectionery Conference, ZDS was named “Team of the Year.”

This award means a great deal to us, especially in our 75th anniversary year. That’s because it honors not only the ZDS as an institution, but above all the people who make it happen every day.

This award belongs to our entire team—to our colleagues, our teachers, and our lecturers, who, with dedication, passion, and team spirit, ensure that knowledge is shared, talent is nurtured, and new ideas are developed at the ZDS.

Since 1951, we have been bringing people together, creating opportunities for exchange, and preparing young talent for their future in the confectionery industry and beyond. The fact that our collective efforts have now been recognized in London as well makes us proud and motivates us at the same time.

75 Years of ZDS—and this team spirit continues to drive us forward.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who is part of this team and who makes ZDS what it is today. We look forward to continuing our journey together, breaking new ground, and helping to shape the future of the industry.

(Photos: World Confectionery Conference 2026)