On behalf of the entire London Chocolate Forum (LCF) team, we are delighted to confirm CAPOL as a Silver‑tier exhibitor at this year’s gathering on 9 October 2025 at Prospero House, London.  

Capol GmbH, founded in 1975, is a premier manufacturer of added-value ingredient solutions and processing aids for the global food industry. Renowned for its leading expertise in confectionery finishes, the company’s solutions span various food segments, offering surface treatments, natural colours, flavours, and encapsulated acids. 

CAPOL specialises in over 250 advanced confectionery glazing, anti-sticking, and sealing agents under the brands CAPOL, CAPOLAN, CAPOLEX, and FIX GUM, and the unique VIVAPIGMENTS patented technology for natural colour pigments. The company also provides customised natural flavour compositions, enhancing its comprehensive offerings. 

Products are manufactured at CAPOL’s own facilities in Europe and North America, adhering to stringent quality and food safety standards, regularly validated through external certifications. With a robust network of subsidiaries, agents, and distribution partners, CAPOL serves a global market, employing over 100 dedicated professionals. 

Since 2013, Capol has been a proud member of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities, a business group of Freudenberg SE, based in Weinheim, Germany. 

CAPOL is a business unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH and as such has been part of the Freudenberg Group headquartered in Weinheim, Germany, since 2013. Founded 175 years ago by Carl Johann Freudenberg, Freudenberg is a family-owned company with an international focus incorporating a total of 10 business groups. Long-term orientation, financial solidarity and shared skills and experience within the Group’s networks provide CAPOL a strong backing for developing leading solutions it its markets. 

Stand tiers at LCF 2025

To ensure every supplier finds the right platform, the LCF offers a three‑tier stand structure: 

  • Bronze – compact booths along the rear wall, perfect for start‑ups and niche ingredient houses seeking one‑to‑one conversations away from the bustle. 
  • Silver – mid‑room positions balance footfall with space for live demos and sampling and include a listing in our pre‑show marketing pack. 
  • Gold – prime sites directly in front of the stage, coupled with logo placement on all pre‑event mailers and social assets.  

Whatever the tier, every exhibitor benefits from lead generation, complimentary Wi‑Fi and access to our post‑event delegate database. 

New for 2025 – Dragons’ Den‑style pitching

Do you have a bold new chocolate concept, unique product range or artisan brand that deserves the spotlight? LCF 2025 invites small chocolate producers and chocolatiers to enter our inaugural Dragons’ Den showcase. Short‑listed brands will pitch live to an expert panel of UK and international retail buyers, gaining instant feedback, trade‑press exposure and the chance to secure stocking agreements on the spot. Email our editor, Kiran at kgrewal@kennedys.co.uk with your interest, but spaces are limited, so encourage your favourite craft partners to apply early.