Voting is now open for the Ingredient of the Year category in the International Confectionery Reader Awards 2025, honouring the ingredient innovations redefining flavour, functionality, and sustainability across the confectionery sector.
The Reader Awards celebrate excellence throughout the industry, spotlighting the technologies, products, and ingredient solutions shaping the future of confectionery production. This year’s Ingredient of the Year shortlist showcases five leading companies that continue to drive creativity and quality through science and craftsmanship:
- AAK
- Taura (IFF)
- Corbion
- Olga
- GNT
From plant-based fats and fruit inclusions to natural colour solutions and functional ingredients, these organisations exemplify how innovation can enhance both product performance and consumer appeal. Each contender represents a forward-thinking approach to confectionery formulation, supporting manufacturers in achieving cleaner labels, richer flavours, and more sustainable production processes.
Industry professionals, manufacturers, and readers are encouraged to cast their vote and help determine which ingredient will take the top spot in 2025. Voting is open now at:
👉https://in-confectionery.com/awards-technology/ingredient-of-the-year/
Make sure to have your say before 19th November, and celebrate the ingredient developers who are driving progress and creativity within the global confectionery industry.
Winners of the International Confectionery Reader Awards will be announced later this year, recognising those whose innovations continue to inspire excellence, sustainability, and growth across every area of confectionery production.
Register to attend the International Confectionery Awards here
