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Organisers of ProSweets hail 2024 show a successful return to Cologne

The organisers of this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne have confirmed that over 13,000 trade visitors took in the broad spectrum of equipment, systems and ingredients on offer during the show, as it returned to its four-day format at the end of last month, writes Neill Barston.

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ISM draws major global audience across key confectionery industry event in Cologne

The overall international visitor turnout for ISM Cologne in its traditional early year hit 30,000 attendees from over 140 countries, flocking to see a host of international product innovations across five major halls for the 2024 event, writes Neill Barston.

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ISM confirms return to traditional show dates from January 2024

The organisers of ISM global confectionery event in Cologne have confirmed that it is set to return to its traditional January dates from 2024, after successfully concluded its latest edition this week, reports Neill Barston.

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ProSweets sees key confectionery equipment launches despite pandemic challenges

A number of key equipment and systems innovations were delivered at this year’s ProSweets in Cologne, Germany, despite its attendance results being impacted by the ongoing pandemic, writes Neill Barston.

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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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ISM and ProSweets confirm final show preparations for Cologne

Final preparations are being made for this year’s ISM event, which is set to showcase major developments across the international sweets and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.

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ISM trade fair set to expand with Asian 2022 edition in Japan

The global ISM sweets trade fair is set to expand into asia, making its Japanese debut in Tokyo as the event seeks to embrace the region’s strong confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

ISM and ProSweets major trade fairs cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Organisers of the ISM and ProSweets, Koelnmesse, have confirmed that the two major confectionery trade fairs are cancelled for 2021 in Cologne, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston

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Kolenmesse parts company with chief operating officer as CEO assumes duties

German-based trade fair organiser Kolenmesse, which is behind a series of events including ISM, has confirmed that it has parted company with its chief operating officer (COO) Katharina C. Hamma, leaving its CEO with overall responsibility.

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