ISM Cologne 2025

One of the most popular sweets & snacks show ISM Cologne opens its doors to visitors between 02-05 February 2025 in Cologne, Germany. ISM, international sweets & snacks trade show, is regularly organized as the gate of Europe for the sweet & snacks sector. The decision-makers of the sector from all over the world come together for the show. The show has been organized for 50 years by Koelnmesse.

Held annually in Cologne, Germany, this event brings together many international companies and brands from the confectionery, chocolate, biscuit, snack foods, pastry and bakery industries. ISM Cologne is a global platform for the confectionery and snack food industry and an inspiring environment for exhibitors. The products exhibited and the collaborations made at the fair shape the future of the industry and set new flavor trends.

About ISM Cologne

ISM Cologne stands for International Supplier Fair Cologne which is annually organized in Cologne, Germany.

The Trade Show is a center for all inspiring ideas and lots of experts in the sector. As a trendsetter of the sector, the show acts as a bridge for startups and decision-makers and points to lots of innovative products. Along with the show, there comes workshops, presentations, conferences and updates about the sector.

The show addresses every product group including chocolate, biscuits, cakes, confectioneries, drinking products, cookies, crisps, cereals, diet sweets, ice cream and any other sweets & snacks.

ISM Cologne aims the groups of food engineers, chemists, pharmacists, markets, bakeries and cafes as well as food manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The show is like a center for meeting future plans, networks, collaborations and big contracts. The show also features workshops, lectures and networking events, and is an important hub for companies looking to expand their business and build relationships in the industry.

ISM addresses to all food business professionals, especially manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the relevant sector. Along with that, the ISM trade show attracts different professionals such as; food engineers, chemists, pharmacists, markets, cafes and bakeries. At the same time, you can meet wholesalers and foreign traders, importers, confectioners, online retailers, suppliers for out-of-home markets, food service suppliers and professionals for service station chains.

Statistics of ISM Cologne

In 2018;

• More than 1,650 exhibitors from 70 countries and more than 35,000 visitors from 140 countries took their place in the show.
• The show is settled in a 110,000 sqm area.

In 2019,

• In an area of 120,000 sqm, there were 1,774 exhibitors and 37,000 visitors from 148 countries.
• %87 of the exhibitors were international.

In the press report of the year 2022,

• Participants from 40 different countries includes; Germany, Italy, Sweden, Great Britain, Netherlands, Malaysia, Korea, Morocco, Egypt and Turkey was there to follow the show.
• 1776 exhibitors and 3700 visitors shared the same area for the show.
• The area was 120,000 sqm where the 9 different categories of products presented to the visitors.

In 2023,

• A total of 1,274 exhibitors from around the world participated in the fair.
• 84% of the exhibitors came from abroad.
• A total of 25,000 visitors from 135 different countries had the opportunity to closely examine the products introduced at the show.
• The rate of international visitors attending the fair was recorded as 72%.

ISM Cologne’s exhibitors list is available on the show’s website. You can visit the website to reach the details of the all exhibitors.

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