ISM Cologne

ISM is the largest and most important trade fair in the world for confectionery and snacks, which takes place once a year in Cologne. The entire range of confectionery, snack items, and more and more other products for snacking are shown here. New trends, innovative products, and perspectives are presented to the professional audience consisting only of large customers who discover and discuss them. As the most important business and communication platform, it brings together all relevant target groups, including market leaders, small businesses, international groups, and investment-friendly decision-makers.

Here, contacts are made, and consumer-friendly innovative ideas, creations, and concepts are offered to secure the future of the industry. The exhibition concept is supplemented by numerous special shows and forums, such as the New Product Showcase for new products or Innova Market Insights for new product trends. Since 2014, another highlight is the presentation of the ISM Awards honoring extraordinary contributions to the confectionery and snacks industry.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 4 days of the fair, from 02. February to 05. February 2020, about 1776 exhibitors and 37000 visitors on the ISM in Cologne.

Already for the fifty-third time the ISM takes place on 4 days from Sun., 28.01.2024 to Wed., 31.01.2024 in Cologne.