The ZDS currently has about 260 members all over the world.

In addition to the image gain associated with membership through the outwardly visible support of the world's leading training and further education institute for the confectionery industry, becoming a member of ZDS also brings concrete, measurable benefits:

The following modernly equipped technical departments are available at the ZDS for this purpose:

- Chocolate
- Confectionery / gums and jelly
- Praline
- Panned goods / chewing gum
- Fine bakery products and snacks
- Ice cream

In consultation with the member company, the ZDS specialist instructors, possibly supplemented by external specialists, create specific test arrangements or training programmes and then carry out the planned measures exclusively. Of course, consulting and training, especially for tests and product developments, is subject to absolute confidentiality and secrecy.

The participant documents (presentations, specialist information) are always handed out on USB sticks. Depending on the scope of the private measure, specific offers are made for this training, which take into account both the personnel and material costs. Billing is based on the measure carried out.

For the accommodation of participants at such events, several hotels are available in which rooms can be booked at ZDS special conditions. Booking and settlement are the responsibility of the member, but for sure, we are pleased to help you.