ProSweets Cologne 2027, taking place from 31 January to 3 February 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, stands as the world’s leading international trade fair dedicated exclusively to the supplier industry for confectionery, snacks, and bakery products. The event serves as a high-level business and innovation platform where global suppliers, technology providers, and decision-makers come together to shape the future of sweets and snacks manufacturing.
From 2027 onward, ProSweets Cologne enters a new era as ISM Manufacturing, reinforcing its role as the supplier-focused pillar within the broader ISM exhibition universe. This evolution reflects the increasing integration of ingredients, processing, packaging, automation, and finished products across the confectionery and snack value chain.
Core Focus & Industry Scope
ProSweets Cologne 2027 showcases end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the sweets and snacks industry, covering every stage from raw materials to finished product readiness. Key exhibition segments include:
- Processing & Production Technology: Machinery and systems for confectionery, snack, and bakery production, including forming, cooking, cooling, cutting, and finishing technologies.
- Packaging Materials & Packaging Machinery: Primary and secondary packaging solutions, sustainable materials, intelligent packaging concepts, and high-performance packing lines.
- Automation, Digitalisation & Robotics: Smart factory solutions, robotics, AI-driven quality control, traceability systems, and digital production optimisation.
- Food Safety, Quality & Compliance: Inspection systems, hygiene solutions, quality assurance tools, and regulatory compliance technologies.
- Infrastructure & Auxiliary Technology: Refrigeration, air-conditioning, energy management, and plant-level efficiency systems.
Strategic Positioning within ISM
Taking place alongside ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for finished sweets and snacks, ProSweets Cologne 2027 offers a unique, fully integrated industry ecosystem. Visitors benefit from direct access to both supplier innovation and market-ready products, making it possible to evaluate trends, technologies, and commercial opportunities in a single visit.
With the introduction of ISM Manufacturing, the event aligns seamlessly with:
- Finished product innovation (ISM)
- Ingredients and raw materials
- Manufacturing, processing, and packaging technologies
This unified structure strengthens international visibility and enhances value-chain collaboration.
Knowledge, Innovation & Networking
ProSweets Cologne 2027 is renowned for its high-quality professional audience and targeted business environment. The event features:
- Expert talks and industry presentations
- Technology showcases and live demonstrations
- Innovation-driven networking formats
- Opportunities for strategic partnerships and supplier sourcing
It attracts professionals from production management, R&D, packaging development, quality assurance, procurement, and executive leadership.
Who Should Exhibit & Attend
- Machinery and equipment manufacturers
- Packaging and materials suppliers
- Automation and digital solution providers
- Food safety and quality specialists
- Ingredient and processing technology companies
- Decision-makers from confectionery, snack, and bakery manufacturing companies
Why ProSweets Cologne 2027 Matters
The 2027 edition is particularly significant as it:
- Marks the first event under the ISM Manufacturing identity
- Reflects the industry’s shift toward integrated, sustainable, and digital production
- Strengthens Cologne’s position as the global meeting point for the sweets and snacks industry
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ProSweets Cologne Highlights
