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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 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 create online product database for confectionery manufacturers

Following cancellation of this year’s international ISM confectionery event amid the pandemic, its organisers have issued a new product database to help boost manufacturers’ latest ranges, reports Neill Barston.

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ISM and ProSweets cancellation a significant loss for the sector

Without doubt, news that both ISM and ProSweets have been cancelled for 2021 is a significant blow to the global confectionery market and its associated equipment and manufacturing systems.

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ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows

The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston

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Barry Callebaut delivers new dairy free chocolate series at ISM

A key product breakthrough has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut at ISM in Cologne, Germany, in the form of a new 100% dairy-free ‘M_lk Chocolate’ for its ‘Plant Craft’ Indulgence range.

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A wealth of major releases seals success for global confectionery businesses at ISM

With an impressive delegation of global businesses attending this year’s ISM, there were plenty of stand-out moments across the four-day showcase. Editor Neill Barston reports from Cologne

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Lambertz founder Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker gains ISM award

German confectionery business owner Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker, of the Lambertz company and brand, has received an ISM award in Cologne.

Final countdown to ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne

As ISM and ProSweets fast approach this weekend, Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Anne Schumacher, vice president Trade Fair Management Koelnmesse about the two major industry fairs that will set the pace for 2019’s confectionery sector

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