Founded in 1951, the ZDS (Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süßwarenwirtschaft e.V.) College enjoys worldwide renown as centre for training and personnel development for all sectors of the confectionery industry.

The ZDS trains and educates technical experts in the field of confectionery technology and provides skills in food technology. It also offers special courses to prepare for state examinations as industrial supervisor and certified food technician.

The ZDS seminars are internationally popular. Every year, participants from more than 30 nations attend technical conferences and practical courses concerning every aspect of confectionery production.

The ZDS acts as consultant for companies all over the world and holds specific corporate training courses as well as conducting analyses and tests for member companies.