ISM Cologne 2027 will take place from 31 January to 3 February 2027 at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany. Recognised globally as the premier trade fair for the confectionery and snacks industry, ISM serves as the most important international meeting point for manufacturers, brand owners, buyers, retailers, and industry decision-makers.
Global Hub for the Confectionery and Snacks Industry
For decades, ISM Cologne has been the definitive platform where the global sweets and snacks sector comes together to present new products, discover market trends, and establish international business relationships. The event focuses exclusively on finished, retail-ready products, offering an unparalleled overview of the global confectionery and snack market.
Extensive Product Coverage
ISM Cologne showcases the full spectrum of sweets and snacks, including:
- Chocolate and chocolate products
- Sugar confectionery
- Biscuits and bakery snacks
- Savoury snacks and crisps
- Breakfast and cereal snacks
- Trend, organic, and natural snacks
- Ice cream and frozen confectionery
This comprehensive range makes ISM an essential sourcing platform for global retail and distribution networks.
Trade-Focused Business Environment
The exhibition is strictly open to trade visitors, ensuring a highly professional, business-oriented atmosphere. Attendees include representatives from retail chains, wholesalers, importers, foodservice operators, convenience stores, online retailers, and vending businesses. This focused audience enables meaningful networking, efficient sourcing, and high-value deal-making.
Innovation and Trend Leadership
ISM Cologne is widely recognised as a trend-setting event. Dedicated innovation areas, expert talks, and themed showcases highlight emerging consumer preferences such as health-conscious products, sustainable ingredients, functional snacks, premium indulgence, and evolving retail concepts. These insights help industry players stay ahead in a fast-changing global market.
Integrated Industry Platform
ISM is part of a broader, integrated trade fair concept that brings together finished-goods manufacturers with suppliers of ingredients, packaging, processing technology, and production solutions. This creates a holistic industry platform that supports product development, innovation, and manufacturing excellence across the sweets and snacks value chain.
International Reach and Market Impact
With exhibitors and visitors from around the world, ISM Cologne plays a vital role in driving international trade. The event is a key launchpad for new products, export strategies, and global brand expansion, making it an essential calendar event for companies seeking growth in the confectionery and snack sectors.
Industry Benchmark
ISM Cologne 2027 stands as the undisputed benchmark for the global sweets and snacks industry—combining scale, quality, innovation, and international reach. It is not only a marketplace, but a strategic platform shaping the future of confectionery and snack consumption worldwide.
