Anniversary congress 75 years ZDS at Interpack 2026 – Cacao‑Free Chocolate Alternatives & Compounds
Date: May 11, 2026
Language: English
Location: interpack 2026, Düsseldorf Congress
Costs: 270,00 €/day (incl. 70€ one-day interpack ticket)
May 11 – Cacao‑Free Chocolate Alternatives & Compounds
The May 11 congress day focuses on cutting‑edge developments in cacao‑free chocolate alternatives and compound production technologies. Industry experts present insights into sustainable manufacturing, energy‑efficient lubricants, advanced process technology for compound production, and innovative packaging solutions tailored to modern confectionery needs. Participants gain a clear overview of emerging trends shaping the future of chocolate alternatives, supported by practical expertise from leading equipment and ingredient suppliers.
The event takes place at Room 19, Düsseldorf Congress, during interpack 2026, and includes a one‑day interpack ticket. A dedicated networking hour at the end of the program offers additional opportunities to connect with peers and discuss new technological approaches.
| 10:30 | Check-in/welcome coffee & Opening | |
| 11:05 | Cacao Free Chocolate Alternatives: From Culinary Vision to Industrial Reality Karsten Dinesen, Spora ApS | |
| 11:35 | Cacao‑Free Chocolate Alternatives: Applications Dr. Sara Marquart, Planet A Foods GmbH | |
| 12:05 | Coffee break | |
| 12:30 | How the humble Fava bean offers a compelling alternative to the cocoa bean for the chocolate market Ross Newton, Nukoko | |
| 13:00 | Lubrication in the food industry – fit for the future? Requirements and practical solutions Gabriele Hager-Deligiannis & Michael Stirnweiß, Klüber Lubrication Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG |
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| 13:30 | Coffee break | |
| 14:00 | Adapting Chocolate Compounds to New Cocoa Realities Manuel Höhener, Bühler GmbH | |
| 14:30 | Automation Beyond Speed: How Packaging Lines Become Intelligent Systems Benedikt Schulte, Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co. KG | |
| 15:00 | End of congress | |
