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Western Candy Conference comes to the Lone Star state

The event's central theme will cover challenges candy manufacturers face.

By Candy Industry Staff
Western Candy Conference comes to the Lone Star state
Courtesy of Western Candy Conference

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX

November 20, 2025

The Western Candy Conference aims to bring together industry leaders, suppliers, manufacturers, and professionals for an experience filled with cutting-edge presentations and networking opportunities. This year's conference will take place June 10-14, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. 

The central theme, “Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Thrive with Texas-Size Ideas” will cover the challenges candy manufacturers face through various government regulations as well as increased costs of packaging, ingredients, and labor. Philippe Tytgat, senior sales director, Blommer Chocolate Company, will be the chairman for 2026.

"Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Thrive with Texas-Size Ideas"

Today’s economy, more than ever, is posing a challenge for candy manufacturers. Changes are not only coming through the governmental changes (i.e. tariff regulation changes) alone, but candy manufacturers also have to contend with inconsistent availability of ingredients, packaging, and labor. 

Tightening consumer spending and increased inflation has required any manufacturer in the candy industry to think outside of the box.

“Innovation” has become a household term that is more than just product development. How can a company retain a high level of continuous improvement in labor (HR), production, A.I., R&D, engineering, while always adapting to the ever-changing regulatory, labor, and socio-economic policy changes?

Why attend?

  • Networking opportunities: Connect with key decision-makers and influential players across the candy industry.
  • Insightful presentations: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the candy landscape.
  • Engaging events: From the Welcome Reception to themed sessions, attendees will enjoy both professional insights and opportunities to relax and socialize.

Related: Western Candy Conference opens 2025 registration

KEYWORDS: Blommer Chocolate conference Western Candy Conference

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