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ProSweets organisers confirm revised 2023 show plans alongside global ISM trade fair
The organisers of the key ProSweets event have given a green light holding the event in 2023, at a ‘one-off’ revised later date alongside ISM in Cologne, with a shortened timetable, reports Neill Barston.
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ISM 2023 dates pushed back amid major market challenges, leaving uncertainty over ProSweets event
Organisers of the ISM global confectionery and snacks trade show in Germany have confirmed it is to be pushed back until April 2023 amid what it cites as unprecedented supply chain, energy and consumer behaviour challenges, reports Neill Barston.
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Video exclusive: ProSweets 2022 event review
Against the odds, this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne proceeded as planned, with a wide range of industry innovation on show for the confectionery and snacks sectors, as editor Neill Barston reports in our exclusive video review.
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ISM 2022 event review
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to some of this year’s ISM exhibitors, including PS8 (UK pavilion, Sandra Sullivan OBE, Elvin Willgrass, sales director, Freedom Mallows, Paul Morris, European sales director, Luker Chocolate, Matthew Stephenson, director, Sweetdreams, Neil Kelsall, founder, Chocolat Madagascar and Andrea Ferrari, manager, Abicab Brazilian trade export organisation.
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ISM organisers hail 2022’s event a success, despite pandemic-impacted visitor numbers
The organisers of ISM have confirmed its final attendance figures totalling 15,000 visitors across the four days of the key event in Cologne, Germany this week, with results notably impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
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Koelnmesse chief operating officer Oliver Frese anticipates ISM and ProSweets
Q: It’s now been two years now since we last saw ISM and ProSweets staged due to the pandemic, so how special will that make the 2022 edition of these events?
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Final countdown begins for returning ISM and ProSweets events
With less than two weeks to go until ISM and ProSweets, the momentum surrounding the two key shows is certainly gathering pace for what should prove enjoyable and revealing events.
ProSweets confirms packaging special focus, and exemption from new German Covid measures
With just under two weeks to go, the teams behind ProSweets in Cologne have confirmed that the event will have a strong special event focus on sustainable and resource saving and digital innovations within the packaging market, reports Neill Barston.
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ISM and ProSweets organisers confirm plans for Cologne 2022 shows this month
Organisers of the ISM and ProSweets events have moved to confirm the two key industry showcases are set to be staged later this month, despite challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
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Industry targets ProSweets to unveil major plant based confectionery ingredients developments
The organisers of ProSweets have projected that ingredients specialists are set to respond strongly to the present key consumer preference for healthier plant-based food ranges, including confectionery with authentic tastes and flavours, writes Neill Barston.
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ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
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ISM and ProSweets confectionery events set for digitally-led engagement
The organisers of ISM and ProSweets key confectionery sector shows in Cologne, Germany, have spelt out its digital focus for the 2022 edition under the motto of “Always On” as a reflection of its enhanced connectivity, reports Neill Barston.
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Yummex confectionery event set to showcase products from over 30 countries
An array of over 180 exhibitors from more than 30 countries will be descending on Dubai for the key Yummex confectionery event, with its newcomer area now fully booked, writes Neill Barston.
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ProSweets 2022 promises major sustainable packaging focus
A core theme of sustainable packaging is set to take centre stage at ProSweets Cologne 2022, returning after the pandemic resulted in the cancellation of this year’s planned event, writes, Neill Barston.
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