ISM – The Future of Sweets 2027

Shape the future of the global confectionery market at ISM 2027, the world’s leading B2B trade fair for sweets and snacks. Returning to the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, this flagship annual event unifies global manufacturers, brand owners, and volume buyers from over 140 countries. The highly anticipated 2027 edition expands its entire value chain by fully integrating two rebranded co-located events: ISM Manufacturing (formerly ProSweets Cologne) and ISM Ingredients. Across the massive show floor, attendees can source premium chocolate, sugar confectionery, biscuits, and innovative savory snacks alongside clean-label ingredients and automated packaging technologies. Featuring top-tier consumer insights at the Expert Stage, product debuts at the New Product Showcase, and emerging brands in the Lab5 zone, ISM Cologne 2027 is the definitive marketplace to negotiate major import/export contracts and evaluate next-generation confectionery trends.