trade fairs

Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 event reviews

The organisers of this year’s ISM and ProSweets events have hailed the shows as another notable success, with more than 1,500 exhibitors, and a total of 32,000 visitors from 135 countries, reports Neill Barston.

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Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 preview

This year’s ISM & ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, have combined forces to their greatest-ever degree for their latest instalments, showcasing the some of the world’s most anticipated finished product, equipment, systems and ingredients innovations.

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

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, 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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Messe Düsseldorf president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt steps down from role

Messe Düsseldorf, which is set to host next year’s Interpack, has confirmed president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt will be leaving his role at the end of this month, after nearly 17 years in his present post.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing

Paradise Fruits reveals upturn in demand for natural ingredients

Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke, has reported a strong upturn in demand for its organic fruit inclusions after showcasing its latest series at two major trade fairs.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Italian packaging businesses continue global trade export tour

Trade visits to South Africa and Vietnam are the next two stops in the Italian packaging industry’s tour of exhibitions held in markets which the sector believes have development potential.

Business news, New products, Packaging

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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