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ISM 2023 Cologne final event report
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer on the conclusion of this year’s ISM, which returned after considerable Covid-19 restrictions impacted on last year’s show. As the director reveals, there were visitors and exhibitors from Asia for the first time in three years, as well as a high level of innovation and new launches.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
No added sugar candy floss from tri d’Aix takes main winner’s prize at ISM awards
The landmark Cologne sky tower served as a fitting backdrop for ISM’s key annual new product awards, with the top position being awarded to German-based tri d’Aix’s inventive sugar free Sweet Stories candy floss release, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sponsored text: Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken at interpack 2023
Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken brings together the brands HDM, Bauermeister, and MacIntyre as part of the group.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gelita set to unveil bespoke gummy market solutions at ProSweets
Ingredients firm Gelita will be showcasing its key portfolio of tailored gelatins for gummies with added value at this year’s ProSweets event being staged as a one-off combined edition with ISM, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: ISM director reveals key confectionery event plans are full-steam ahead
This year’s ISM may be returning to Cologne against a backdrop of combined energy and ingredient inflation issues, yet its organisers remain confident of staging another show to remember. Editor Neill Barston speaks to event director Sabine Schommer on the prospects for ISM and its partner show, ProSweets
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Somic sets its sights on major Interpack packaging machinery launch
An advanced industry breakthrough has been promised by Bavarian-based equipment specialists Somic, with the release of its new 434 machine line at this year’s eagerly-anticipated Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: ISM director Sabine Schommer reveals hopes for this year’s global confectionery show
With just over a week to go until this year’s ISM event in Cologne, Germany, there is significant anticipation building surrounding the influential global sweets and snacks trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nocoa claims ‘chocolate revolution’ with its cocoa-free series gaining ProSweets showcase
Pioneering cocoa-free chocolate brand Nocoa is set to showcase its potential for the sector at this month’s ProSweets event in Cologne Germany, as among one of several global businesses blazing a trail in creating a brand new confectionery segment, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI confirms 81% of cocoa sold in Germany is sourced sustainably
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group has confirmed that 81% of cocoa sold in the country is now from sustainable sourcing last year, up 2% on 2021’s figures, as the sector continues progress on transparency policies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Kruger and Salecker set to deliver new gummy production line for Interpack
Germany’s Kruger & Salecker equipment group has unveiled its advanced FFW gummy production line – capable of forming items rapidly within just 12 seconds, according to the company, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
After a five year break, iba makes a major global event return
Preparations are gathering momentum for this year’s iba event for the bakery, confectionery and snacks sectors, with a host of innovations and trends set to be revealed, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon’s Interpack packaging and processing preparations gather pace
Syntegon has revealed preparations for its first Interpack event are progressing strongly, with a showcase across its packaging and processing equipment lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tomra reveals core confectionery sorting machinery for Interpack showcase
The Tomra equipment group has confirmed it is set to place a spotlight on a broad array of its sorting solutions at this year’s Interpack, including systems designed for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.