On September 2, 2026, the “Depo” conference hall (Kyiv) will host the annual conference “Confectionery Business 2026: Creating Added Value”—one of the main platforms for dialogue among confectionery manufacturers and suppliers of ingredients, technologies, equipment, and packaging.
The event is organized by Marko Pack. General partners are “ITAK” and “Esarom Ukraine.” Media partners are “Svit Produktiv” magazine, the packaging.com.ua portal, and TATFOOD.
The main highlight of the program. The conference will focus on a topic that is key to the competitiveness of the confectionery industry today: how to create a product with added value without increasing production costs or compromising on taste. The newly announced participating companies will present technological solutions based on soluble dietary fiber and equipment that makes products healthier—by reducing sugar, fat, or calories—while preserving the texture and taste consumers are accustomed to. This is a direct step toward the “healthy sweets” trend, which the organizers have also included in the program as a separate section.
Participants will discuss global trends for 2026–2027, functional ingredients, alternative fats, and Ukrainian market analytics, along with consumer expectations.
Packaging as a Competitive Advantage. The conference will open with a presentation on the regulatory framework governing the use of flexible packaging for food products in Ukraine and around the world, as well as trends in legislation in this area—a topic of particular relevance to manufacturers integrating into the European market.
The panel discussion titled “High-Value-Added Confectionery Products: What Will Consumers Be Buying Tomorrow?” will bring together representatives of manufacturing companies, suppliers, and market experts to discuss promising areas of development for the industry.
As is customary, the business program will be combined with an exhibition featuring supplier companies, tastings of new products, and negotiations in a “manufacturer–distributor–retailer” format.
Important for manufacturers: Until August 1, 2026, confectionery manufacturers can attend the conference for free—after that, the terms of participation will change, so it’s best not to delay registration.
Just like last year, September 2025
Managers, process engineers, marketers, and business owners who are seeking a competitive edge and are ready to adopt the latest technological trends.Participation formats:
| Participation Package | Features |
|---|---|
| Basic | Conference, exhibition, networking. Free for two representatives of the manufacturer (if registered by August 1, 2026). |
| Premium | All-inclusive (lunch, reception, access to exclusive presentations, and a full photo report) (Cost: one representative from a manufacturing company –2,000 UAH; the second and subsequent representatives –1,500 UAH) |
| Online | Live stream + access to the recording and materials (Cost: 3,500 UAH). |
Registration: markopackconferences.weblium.site/confectionery-2026
Contact: Marko Pack, +38 095 091 4127, +38 097 363 0336, +38 097 058 2641, event@mirupak.kiev.ua
On September 2, 2026, Kyiv’s Depo conference hall will host the annual “Confectionery Business 2026: Creating Added Value” conference, organized by Marko Pack, bringing together confectionery manufacturers, ingredient and equipment suppliers, packaging providers, retailers, and industry experts.
Newly announced exhibitors will showcase technological solutions based on soluble dietary fiber, along with equipment that enables manufacturers to reduce sugar, fat, or calories in confectionery products while maintaining the texture and taste consumers expect—a direct response to the rapidly growing “healthy sweets” category.
The program also covers regulations on flexible packaging in Ukraine and the EU, industry trends for 2026–2027, functional ingredients, alternative fats, and a panel discussion titled “High-value-added confectionery: what will consumers buy tomorrow?”
General partners: ITAK, Esarom Ukraine. Information partners: Svit Produktiv magazine, packaging.com.ua, TATFOOD.
Free for manufacturers through August 1, 2026 — confectionery producers can register at no cost before the deadline; terms will change after that.
📍 Depo Conference Hall, Kyiv | 📅 September 2, 2026 Registration: https://markopackconferences.weblium.site/confectionery-2026
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