ISM - The Future of Sweets 2027 is the world's largest and most important trade fair exclusively dedicated to sweets and snacks, serving as the central business platform for the global confectionery and snack industry. It is designed for professional buyers, category managers, sourcing specialists, and decision-makers from retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors worldwide. Attendees gain unparalleled value by accessing a crucial hub for innovation, trends, and networking, offering a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain from ingredients and production to finished products. Exhibitors can showcase new concepts, build brand authority, and secure strategic partnerships and export deals with leading global retailers. Buyers benefit from a critical sourcing validation platform and invaluable insights into global trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics through expert-led sessions. ISM provides a unique opportunity to future-proof product ranges and connect with international manufacturers, shaping the market's future.
Highlights
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New Product Showcase
Discover the latest innovations and snack ideas, including "Snacks On The Go," presented by exhibitors in Lab5 by ISM.
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Integrated Value Chain
From 2027, ISM integrates "ISM Ingredients" and "ISM Manufacturing," covering raw materials, production technologies, and finished products.
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Expert Insights & Trends
Gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders on emerging consumer and product trends, research, and strategies at the Expert Stage and Talks & Tasting Stage.
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Functional Sweets Focus
Explore the dedicated "ISM Functional Sweets" section, highlighting functional confectionery that addresses health and wellness trends.
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Prestigious ISM Awards
Celebrate innovation with the ISM Awards, recognizing outstanding new products, consumer favorites, and promising start-up pitches.
FAQ
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This event is exclusively for trade visitors, including professional buyers, category managers, sourcing specialists from retail and wholesale, and decision-makers in the confectionery and snack industry.
Based on previous editions, ISM 2027 is expected to host around 1,450 exhibitors and attract tens of thousands of trade visitors from over 140 countries, occupying a significant exhibition space.
For 2027, ISM is restructuring to integrate "ISM Ingredients" and "ISM Manufacturing," covering the entire value chain from raw materials and production technologies to finished products.
ISM showcases a vast array of finished products, including chocolate, sugar confectionery, fine bakery products, snack foods, ice cream, and functional sweets, alongside ingredients and manufacturing solutions.
The event is primarily organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, with the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Task Force (AISM) as the conceptual sponsor and industry partner.
