Members’ meeting in new look
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the ZDS association cordially invites you to the general meeting. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to around 12:00 p.m. in our newly renovated lecture hall. Particularly noteworthy [...]
Major renovation in the lecture hall: the LED wall is coming!
A lot is happening at the ZDS in the area of presentation technology, which will transform the new lecture hall into a modern and innovative environment for events and presentations. One significant innovation is [...]
Makat InHouse Event 2025
Makat Candy Technology, a subsidiary of the Syntegon Group and member of ZDS, is hosting a unique event on July 8 & 9, 2025. The Makat InHouse Event #NutraGummyFactory. The Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süßwarenwirtschaft e.V. [...]
Invitation: Barista coffee at the ZDS joint stand at iba
iba - one of the trade fairs for the bakery industry - is just around the corner. This year, the ZDS will once again be represented with a joint stand (Hall 9 / Stand CTECA1), [...]
Highlight: New specialist congress at the ZDS
Highlight: New Industry Congress at the ZDS! BarTech Europe - Smart Technology for Bars September 15 - 17 With BarTech Europe, ZDS is launching its first industry congress that brings together leading experts from [...]
Renovation work at the ZDS – Something is happening!
While our students are enjoying their well-deserved vacation, things are anything but quiet at the ZDS. Renovation work is currently being carried out on the building - more specifically on the façade around the entrance [...]
A Booth at iba – at Incredible Conditions!
A Booth at iba – at Incredible Conditions! ZDS enables your participation at the Bakery Trade Fair! ATTENTION: 98% of the exhibition spaces are already booked! Partnering with ZDS at iba is a unique opportunity [...]
Pre-Program + 20% Early Bird Discount! BarTech Europe 2025!
Pre-Program + 20% Early Bird Discount! BarTech Europe 2025! The pre-program is online, including an early bird discount! The first European Bar Congress is coming! We are excited to invite you to BarTech Europe [...]
Kirsch Food Services becomes a member of the ZDS
Kirsch Food Services becomes a member of the ZDS On behalf of the entire ZDS and all members, we warmly welcome KIRSCH Food Services GmbH & Co. KG as a new member company of the [...]
Your Exhibition Booth at the Highly Coveted iba – Together with ZDS!
Your Exhibition Booth at the Highly Coveted iba – Together with ZDS! Secure your place at our joint booth now and take advantage of unbeatable benefits. You will receive an unlimited ticket contingent, allowing you [...]
The ZDS team thanks you for a successful ProSweets and ISM!
The ZDS team thanks you for a successful ProSweets and ISM! A trade fair review with many great photos! Every year, ISM and ProSweets in Cologne are among the highlights of the confectionery industry. [...]
Trainers’ Day 2025
Impressions from the ZDS Trainers' Day 2024. Registration Simply download the programme as a pdf file here Download programme [...]
Makat and ZDS Expand Collaboration to Support Confectionery Education
Dierdorf, 28.01.2025 – As part of their ongoing partnership, Makat Candy Technology GmbH has provided the ZDS Academy of Sweets with a state-of-the-art laboratory depositor. This equipment will enhance hands-on training, allowing students and [...]
Secure your knowledge advantage with the ZDS at ISM and ProSweets!
📍 ISM: Passage 3/11, Aisle B, No. 001 📍 ProSweets: Hall 10.1, Stand No. F-088 In just a few days' time - ISM and ProSweets in Cologne will open their doors for 2025! You are [...]
Farewell and presentation of master craftsman’s certificate
Farewell and presentation of master craftsman's certificate at ZDS Solingen On January 24, 2025, the ceremonial farewell of the participants of the preparatory course for the industrial master confectionery and industrial master food took [...]
Technician Day 2025: Presentation of the project work at the Central Technical College of the German Confectionery Industry e.V.
On January 15, 2025, the Technician Day took place at the ZDS - a special day dedicated to the presentation of the 6-week project work of the prospective food technology technicians. Around 41 guests, [...]
New machine has moved in
Our family of devices has grown! We are very pleased to announce that a PICO-MIX, a fully automatic laboratory whipping device suitable for almost all foodstuffs, has now been added to our machine repertoire. Special [...]
Happy new year!
Hard to believe... ... but another year has already passed! ZDS wishes you and your family a peaceful, relaxing time and a happy new year 2025!
iba.CONFECTIONERY TEC AREA 2025
iba.CONFECTIONERY TEC AREA 2025 iba 2025, the most important world trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks, will take place in Düsseldorf from May 18 to 22, 2025. This event is an essential [...]
BarTech Europe – Smart Technology for Bars
Call for Speakers: Share your expertise at BarTech Europe - Smart Technology for Bars BarTech Europe, the premier congress dedicated to the latest advancements and trends in bar technology, is seeking speakers and [...]
How can a school organise one of the most important chocolate conventions in the industry?
The history of the Central College of the German Confectionery Industry (ZDS) reflects the close connection between tradition and innovation in the confectionery industry. As early as 1877, chocolate manufacturers joined together to form [...]
CHOCOTEC 2024 – Update 5
CHOCOTEC UPDATE Finished product chocolate Engineer Karin Chatelain Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW), CH Karin Chatelain works as a food sensory analyst at the Zurich [...]
Managing Director Andreas Bertram invites you to CHOCOTEC
CHOCOTEC UPDATE Insights at CHOCOTEC Andreas Bertram, Managing Director, invites you to CHOCOTEC at the Cologne Congress Center from December 10 to 12. The event is [...]
CHOCOTEC 2024 – Update 4
CHOCOTEC UPDATE Cocoa and chocolate processing technology Dr. Daniel Kadow August STORCK KG Daniel Kadow completed his doctorate in biology at the University of Hamburg, specializing [...]
CHOCOTEC 2024 – Update 3
CHOCOTEC UPDATE From indulgence to health awareness: trends in the global chocolate industry Amidst current trends in the food industry, chocolate products are taking on a dynamic of their own, where [...]
CHOCOTEC 2024 – Update 2
CHOCOTEC UPDATE News from science - On the stages of CHOCOTEC In this issue of "News from the world of science - On the CHOCOTEC stage", we take a look at innovative [...]
Sweet Week Production Summit
Your knowledge advantage for a successful future for your companySweet Week Production SummitDigitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing the production landscape! What can you expect?- Discover innovative ways in which AI can optimize your production [...]
CHOCOTEC 2024 – Update 1
Have you ever attended one of the largest and most influential chocolate congresses in the industry? CHOCOTEC will take place at the Congress Center in Cologne from 10 to 12 December. Every two years, [...]
Review of the World Confectionery Conference 2024 in Brussels
Review of the World Confectionery Conference 2024 in Brussels On September 12, 2024, the World Confectionery Conference took place in Brussels, a major international event that brought together the global confectionery, snacks and [...]
Annual program 2025 – Over 33 seminars!
Annual program 2025 - Over 33 seminars! Plan your career and that of your employees for the year 2025! With over 33 seminars in the fields of sugar, chocolate, baked goods, confectionery and [...]
A Completely Sold-Out Foyer Exhibition
A Completely Sold-Out Foyer Exhibition The foyer exhibition at CHOCOTEC has sold out earlier than ever before. The current registration numbers reflect just how essential internal industry exchange and collaborative problem-solving have become [...]
The sweetest successes are written at the ZDS: Tech-Day sugar coating
From ZDS members for ZDS members: The sweetest successes are written at the ZDS: Tech-Day sugar coating Despite the rain, the participants were not deterred from attending the Tech-Day: Sugar Coating at [...]
Review of a successful web seminar!
From ZDS members for ZDS members: The new EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains poses new challenges for the confectionery industry. The EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR), which came into [...]
ZDS presents new logo
ZDS presents new logo Modern design for a strong future The Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süßwarenwirtschaft e.V. (ZDS) proudly presents its new logo, which embodies a modern and fresh image. The new design emphasizes [...]
Cocoa round table in Hamburg
Round Table Cocoa Hamburg At the 11th Cocoa Round Table on 13 and June 14 in Hamburg, the dramatically increased cocoa prices and their causes, such as crop failures, were discussed in detail. [...]
Laura Hillbring wins BDSI sponsorship award
Honoring outstanding talent in the confectionery industry We are delighted to announce that Laura Hillbring has received the BDSI sponsorship award as the best graduate of the "Food Technology with a focus on Baking and [...]
Farewell and handover from the vocational school
A milestone for our FaLet's and MAF's It is always a moving moment when we receive messages from former ZDS students and trainees who remember their time with us. We recently received a message [...]
Makat InHouse Event
Makat Candy Technology, a subsidiary of the Syntegon Group and member of ZDS, is organising a unique event on 18 & 19 June 2024. The Makat InHouse Event #NutraGummyFactory. The Makat InHouse Event #NutraGummyFactory. [...]
Trainer´s Day 2024
Impressions from the trainer´s day 2024 of the ZDS. Simply download the programme as a pdf file here. Download Programme Simply download the presentation [...]
ZDS at the Anuga FoodTech 2024
The ZDS team will be at Anuga FoodTec next week. We cordially invite you to come by to network, find out about our seminars or plan personnel development projects for your company together with us.
Machine handover Hänsel Processing
Successful machine handover at ISM 2024: Hänsel Processing hands over Lab+ jelly and gum cooking system to ZDS At the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) 2024, Hänsel Processing successfully handed over a machine [...]
Inter Ice 2024
INTER ICE 2024 03.06. - 05.06.2024 An attractive and innovative seminar program awaits the participants of INTER ICE 2024, where we present the latest developments in ice cream research and technology by experts from [...]
WDR
WDR as a guest at the ZDS"The ZDS offers new, exciting moments and events every day. The diversity and dynamism of the ZDS ensure that there is always something interesting to report," says Andreas [...]
ISM 2024
Visit us at the ISM in Cologne! From January 28 to 31, 2024, we will be exhibiting for you at ISM Cologne, the world's largest trade fair for confectionery and snacks. Come to the [...]
CHOCO TEC 2024
CHOCO TEC 2024 CIC-2426 10.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 CHOCO TEC is one of the most successful congresses and most important meeting places for the chocolate industry. As a highlight at the end of the ZDS [...]
iba 2023
iba.CONFECTIONERY TEC AREA supported by ZDS As part of a cooperation with iba - the leading world trade fair for bakery, confectionery and snacks - the ZDS is planning a joint stand for its [...]
Inter Praline 2023
Inter Praline 2023 - International Congress Inter Praline is the globally recognized congress on trends, new raw materials, recipes, technologies and processes for the production of chocolate pralines. Make a note of the [...]
Interpack 2023
We are looking forward to your visit on 04.-10.5 in Düsseldorf! From May 4 to May 10, we look forward to welcoming you to Interpack in Düsseldorf, the global trendsetter for the future of [...]
Open day was a complete success
Open Day 2023 - A complete success! On April 19, 2023, we celebrated the ZDS Open Day with the entire ZDS team as well as all trainees and technician classes. Yesterday we celebrated [...]
