Director of ISM Ingredients - Guido Hentschke

‘We see enormous growth potential in the area of raw materials and ingredients and, with ISM Ingredients, we offer the ideal bridge between ISM and ProSweets Cologne to promote innovation along the entire value chain. In addition, the integration into the brand world of ISM as the leading platform for the confectionery and snack industry is an important step for all exhibitors in this segment to be even closer to the producers.’

Your advantages at a glance:

• Perfect target group: Meet the world's most important manufacturers, C-level decision-makers, product developers, purchasing managers and production managers from the confectionery and snack industry. With the ISM taking place at the same time, your target group is already right there!
• Access to global markets: Make contacts with decision-makers from over 150 countries.
• More synergies: Positioned right next to the producers exhibiting at ISM, you will create connections that will drive your business forward.
• Added value through innovation: Use the new congress and networking format for expertise and inspiration.

Facts about ISM Ingredients 2026:

• Date: 01-04 February 2026
• Venue: Hall 10.1, Koelnmesse, Cologne
• Exhibitors: Suppliers of ingredients, raw materials and semi-finished products
• Visitors: Manufacturers (already on site through ISM), product developers, purchasing managers and production managers from the confectionery and snack industry

ISM Ingredients offers you

• Congress programme: specialist presentations by experts on trends, technologies and sustainable production.
• Networking: Meet suppliers and producers in an inspiring environment.
• Inspiration for the future: Be part of innovations that drive the industry forward.