The ISM magazine

Trend Show at ISM 2025: What's coming, what's staying, what's going

The evolving world of snacks: Innova Market Insights showcased the trends, innovations, and consumer demands shaping the future at the Expert Stage of ISM 2025.

Review of trends, innovations and full exhibition halls

For four days the international sweets and snacks industry met up at ISM 2025. The participants set the course for a sweet future.

ISM 2025 in Cologne: These 5 tips will make your trade fair visit a success

The ISM 2025 in Cologne offers insights into the latest confectionery trends and valuable networking opportunities. With these five tips, your trade fair visit will be even more successful.

PEZ: A Success Story from Peppermint Candy to Innovative Collectibles

They are small, come in a wide range of flavours and can be stored in a characteristic dispenser that fits inside the smallest pocket. What are we talking about? PEZ, what else? - the cult products for both young and old...

ChoViva - low-CO2 chocolate alternative as a box office hit

It's Christmas. Sara und Max, in the meantime also known as the Chocolate Siblings, have made themselves comfortable in their living room at home. The smell of cinnamon and baked apples is in the air, while plates...

Highlights of the sweets trade fair 2025

Cologne will become the "sweetest" city in the world from 2 to 5 February 2025: The Sweet Week will bring the global sweets and snacks industry together in one location. This unique synergy between ISM and...