Founder of Académie Française du Chocolat et de la Confiserie, of The European Candy kettle Club, GUY URBAIN passed away on 25 December 2017.

This humanist with a permanent smile, a surprising creativity, has always been able to advance his convictions to defend artisanal chocolate and accompany professionals. For more than 70 years, he has deployed his energy to advance our highest level of sweet gastronomy, especially the notoriety of French chocolate around the world and the recognition of…

Head of Division Dietmar Eiden is leaving Koelnmesse

Until the position is filled, Katharina C. Hamma will head the food segment. Dietmar Eiden, previously responsible for the food and food technology segment in his role as Koelnmesse’s divisional head of trade fair management, will be leaving Koelnmesse at his request to pursue new professional challenges.  He has therefore agreed with the Board of Management…