The Scottish Chocolatier Network conference is being held at Abertay University on Tuesday.

There will be chocolate tasting, consumer analysis sessions and presentations from academics on sensory perception and shelf life.

Andrew Niven of Scotland Food and Drink and John McCallum of Root and Toot will speak on packaging, while George Nobel of Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society will discuss product innovation.

Jamie Hutcheon of Cocoa Ooze said: "Chocolate is the UK's second biggest export and all of us at the Scottish Chocolatier Network are passionate about promoting this amazing product.

"We are delighted to be bringing the conference to Abertay and tapping into the University's rich seam of food science expertise."

The event will run from 10.45am to 3.30pm at the university's Hannah Maclure centre.