Gummy Production of the Future: An Inspiring Exchange at the InHouse Event 2025

Two days. Four continents. More than 130 passionate experts – and countless moments of inspiration. That’s the spirit that defined this year’s Makat InHouse Event, held on July 8–9 in Dierdorf, Germany. It was more than a conference – it was a vibrant meeting of minds, ideas, and visions, bringing the global gummy and jelly industry together under one roof.

As the strategic partner for gummy and jelly producers, we discussed not only promising trends but also the challenges companies currently face in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced market. We shaped the event around a powerful triad: Learn. Experience. Network. This framework created a dynamic environment where participants could immerse themselves in valuable knowledge, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and connect with peers to forge meaningful relationships and strategic alliances.

The atmosphere was charged with curiosity, ambition, and collaboration. Attendees explored live demonstrations, engaged in deep discussions, and shared their own perspectives on how to shape the Gummy Production of the Future. From the buzzing networking sessions to the focused technical talks, every moment reinforced a shared commitment: to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into reality. And our assembly hall became a place to experience and view real line solutions from Syntegon, Cremer, and Spee-Dee.

Four Strategic Insights Shaping the Future of Gummy Production

Flexibility and Variety as Innovation Drivers
Consumers’ appetite for diverse gummy products is ever-growing. To keep pace, manufacturers must embrace automation and flexibility. Agile, adaptable production lines enable rapid responses to market trends and evolving tastes – securing a strong competitive edge.
Sustainability as a Strategic Imperative
No longer a side note, sustainability is now at the heart of production strategy. The event spotlighted enhanced mold cleaning efficiency and digital quality control solutions as essential tools for achieving sustainability goals. Investing in eco-friendly, energy-efficient technologies not only supports environmental commitments but also strengthens brand reputation with consumers and regulators.

Harnessing Data for Predictive Maintenance and Operator Support with automatization and AI
Data is transforming production. Advanced analytics and predictive maintenance ensure uninterrupted manufacturing, minimize costly downtime, and optimize resource allocation. The result: maximum operational efficiency and a future-proof production strategy.
Collaboration Across the Value Chain
Innovation flourishes when the entire ecosystem works together. Partnerships between equipment suppliers, ingredient experts, technology providers, and gummy producers accelerate the co-creation of solutions that anticipate and exceed market demands – driving sustainable growth for the whole industry.

A Vision Shared

Konrad Schütte, Managing Director of Makat Candy Technology, captured the spirit of the event in his keynote:

“We are co-creating the gummy production of the future. Together with our partners and customers, we transform visionary concepts into tangible solutions – solutions designed to enhance efficiency, boost innovation, and maintain competitive excellence. At Syntegon, we firmly believe in close collaboration to develop technologies that drive tomorrow’s successes today.”

The InHouse Event 2025 proved that the future of gummy production will be shaped by those who dare to innovate together.

We thank all our guests and contributors who made these two days so memorable. The Gummy Production of the Future showed that innovation in the gummy industry is truly a team effort, based on valuable partnerships and trust. Co-Create. Co-Succeed.

And a special thanks goes out to our partners, whose expertise and collaboration made the Makat Inhouse event such a success:

Ceremony for the expert presentation on „The Power of Vision – The Ceremony Success Story of a Mega Factory.“
Norevo for presenting their anti-sticking and release agents in our Application Technology Center together with Curt Georgi, specialized in flavors.
Cremer Speciaalmachines for the state-of-the-art gummy counting solution platform which they showcased in an incredible live machine performance.
Spee-Dee who also took part in that packaging show run with their efficient bottle filling system.
Key Technology for informing about their intelligent gummy sorting platform.
Hildebrand Industry sharing for their mold and tray cleaning solutions.

Deltavorm for showcasing their innovative printing boards that enable to run mogul lines highly efficient.
DeltaVision for presenting their advanced starch print inspection technology
Treiber Trays for providing information about their high-quality starch trays;
Octanis for the expert presentation on „Could ChatGPT Run Your Gummy Line?“
ZDS – The Academy of Sweets for their valuable contributions in education and training.

Together, these partners helped shape an inspiring event that brought the future of gummy production to life.