Early Bird tickets for exhibitors are available now! 🙌
Secure your advantage, choose your preferred stand location, and save money by booking your spot for ISM 2027 until March 31.
Early Bird prices for ISM and ISM Ingredients are €247 per m² instead of €283 per m², and €288 per m² instead of €324 per m² for ISM Manufacturing.
Get your Early Bird ticket before the end of March! 🤩
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Cocoa remains one of the key crucial points in the confectionery industry. 🍫
In Q1 2026, cocoa grinding declined again across Europe, continuing a trend that has been challenging the market for some time.
For the sweets and snacks industry, this development highlights how closely sourcing, processing and market resilience are connected.
#ISM #ISMIngredients #Cocoa #Chocolate #ConfectioneryIndustry
The countdown to PPWR is on. ⏰
In just 3 months, the first requirements of the EU’s new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will begin to apply.
The regulation introduces new rules around recyclability, packaging reduction and compliance, affecting companies across the entire packaging value chain.
For the sweets and snacks industry, packaging is no longer just about functionality and design. It is becoming an increasingly strategic topic linked to sustainability, regulation and competitiveness.
Are you prepared?
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At ISM Cologne 2026, we spoke with Melanie, product and communications manager from Trolli about trends, innovation and what continues to drive the sweets industry forward. 🍬
From bold product ideas to strong brand experiences – ISM remains a key meeting point for inspiration, networking and international exchange.
Thanks for sharing your insights with us!
#ISMCologne #Trolli #Confectionery #SweetsAndSnacks #ISM2026
Getting listet in retail is not just about having your finished product. You need to build a brand that actually works as a business. 👀
Think beyond the product itself. Is your pricing right? Does it fit into the retail range? Can it perform on the shelf? The right timing for entering retail is when all of these elements come together. Because retailers don’t list products! They list concepts that can succeed! 💪
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Tomorrow is Packaging Design Day. And packaging design is no longer just about looking good on the shelf. 👀
Today, packaging needs to: create clarity, guide consumers, show brand attitude and support recyclability. Because in a crowded market, packaging can be the difference between being noticed and being understood. 😉
Think beyond the look itself. Is the information clear? Does the material fit a circular future? Does the design create orientation? Does it meet the regulations of each market?
Strong packaging does not just wrap a product. It builds trust, creates impact and turns design into brand strategy. 💪
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With the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introducing major obligations from August 2026, companies across industries should start preparing now.
To support businesses, TÜV Rheinland has launched a free PPWR Quick Check – designed to provide an initial assessment of where action may be needed.
For manufacturers, retailers and brands, this is more than a legal topic. It is becoming a strategic business issue covering packaging design, recyclability and operational readiness.
How prepared is your business for PPWR? ☑️
#ISM #ISMCologne #ISMManufacturing #Packaging #PPWR
Your gut is speaking. And the industry is listening. ✨
Gut health has gone mainstream and it’s no longer just about digestion. Consumers increasingly connect it to energy levels, skin health, immunity and overall wellbeing.
As awareness grows, innovation follows across the sweets and snacks industry:
🍬 From fiber-enriched gummies
🍬 to probiotic confectionery
🍬 to freeze-dried snacks with functional benefits.
In markets like Asia, functional snacking is already becoming the norm, showing where global demand is heading next.
Indulgence is evolving: from “treat yourself” to “treat yourself – and your gut.” 😉
#ISM #ISMCologne #ISMIngredients #ISMManufacturing #ProSweetsCologne #GutHealth
When did you last think about marzipan outside of christmas? 🤔
Amelie Natterer has been thinking about it all year long – and it paid off!
At ISM 2026 she was named Germany’s first-ever Marzipan Ambassador.
In 2025 she won the first German Marzipan Cup and became Vice World Champion at the UIBC Cup in Düsseldorf, as the youngest competitor in her field. 🏆
Her story proves that marzipan is no longer just a seasonal classic, but a serious craft in the hands of a new generation. Defined by precision, creativity and passion all year round.
Is your perception of marzipan changing too? 👇
#ISM #ISMCologne #ISMIngredients #ISMManufacturing #Marzipan
The German Packaging Award 2026 is now accepting entries until May 23, 2026. 📦
Whether you're a designer, developer, manufacturer, or up-and-coming talent in the industry: if you have an innovative packaging solution, this is your stage! 🏆
The competition is open internationally to companies, institutions, and individuals alike, from students to industry veterans.
Winners will be announced on July 30, 2026, with the award ceremony taking place in autumn 2026.
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Would you rather stick to your go-to favourite or try something new? 🤔
Turns out… it’s not that simple. 👀
Indulgence today is all about balancing both.
So what about you? Team classic or team explore? 💬
#ISM #ISMCologne #ISMIngredients #Indulgence #Innova
The ISM Family is global! 🌏
From April 15–17, the industry came together at ISM Japan – bringing the sweets and snacks community to one of the most dynamic markets worldwide.
As part of the ISM Family, ISM Japan continues to expand the global network and is connecting innovation, trends and business across regions. 🇯🇵
Swipe through the impressions and discover how ISM is growing beyond borders. ✨
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