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Natural colour solutions form key element of Capol’s ProSweets showcase
Germany-based Capol is set to showcase its well established series of natural colours and surface finishes for the confectionery sector at this year’s special edition of ProSweets in Cologne, reports Neill Barston.
Reflecting on eventful ISM and ProSweets trade events
A week on from the close of ISM and ProSweets and the dust is still settling on the results from this year’s shows, which appeared to reveal plenty of comparatively happy exhibitors, as well as visitors.
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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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Sweetdreams Limited teams up with Luker Chocolate for Choc Nibbles bar launch
Fresh from claiming a north east regional business award, Sweetdreams Limited is on something of a roll, despite the ongoing challenges of operating amid pandemic times.
Neill Barston meets its MD, as it prepares for ISM 2022 with a very special launch.
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Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
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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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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Focus: German confectionery markets face up to loss of key trade shows
The past twelve months have been particularly notable for the universally challenging impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the German confectionery market has been no exception to that, as Neill Barston reports
Spotlight: ISM organisers plan extended digital content linked to 2022 trade fair
As the 2021 edition of ISM and ProSweets became one of the latest events to suffer cancellation amid the ongoing pandemic, plans for the 2022 event are now gathering pace. Organisers Koelnmesse offer an insight into initial preparations, including additional digital offerings.
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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Scaled down ProSweets fair set to be held within the same halls as ISM event
The organising team behind ProSweets equipment and systems trade fair has confirmed it is to be staged in a reduced format in January, within the same level halls as its parallel ISM confectionery event in Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
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Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic
Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures
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Brazilian confectionery market offers diverse portfolio for export
This year’s ISM proved memorable on a number of levels for its 50th edition, and its significance is heightened in turbulent present markets affected by coronavirus. Editor Neill Barston reflects on meeting Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of Abicab, the Brazilian chocolate, peanut and candies industry trade association, who has been recently re-appointed to his role
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Barry Callebaut records revenue upturn, though warns of coronavirus financial headwinds
Half-year sales revenues for the Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut chocolate and cocoa processing group have risen by 5.8% to CHF 3.8 billion, for the period ending February 2020.
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