When was the event founded?

The first edition of ISM Cologne was held in 1971

What is the event about?

The upcoming ISM Cologne 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of the world-leading trade show for sweets and snacks. The focus will be on innovations, ongoing trends, but also on well known classics in the sweets and snacks industry. The comprehensive exhibition range will cover everything from sugar confectionery, chocolate and biscuits to tea and coffee. With the ISM 2020 dates (2 - 5 February) set in the beginning of the year, participants will have plenty of time to make the most of the new connections, knowledge and resources gained at the trade fair.

ISM Cologne

Name: ISM Cologne
Start: 2020-02-02
End: 2020-02-05
Location: Messe Cologne

Feb 2, 2020 - Feb 5, 2020

Messe Cologne, Cologne, Germany

Messeplatz 1

The upcoming ISM Cologne 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of the world-leading trade show for sweets and snacks. The focus will be on innovations, ongoing trends, but also on well known classics in the sweets and snacks industry. The comprehensive exhibition range will cover everything from chocolate and biscuits to tea and coffee. With the ISM 2020 dates (2 - 5 February) set in the beginning of the year, participants will have plenty of time to make the most of the new connections, knowledge and resources gained at the trade fair.

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Information

ISM Cologne is the biggest trade show dedicated exclusively to sweets and snacks. It is accompanied by ProSweets Cologne, the international event for suppliers. ISM 2020 will present close to 1700 exhibitors of confectionery, sweet and savoury snacks as well as fruit and vegetable snacks, etc. Over 38,000 trade visitors will join them in Messe Cologne.

Past editions

ISM Cologne 2018

Jan, 28 - Jan, 31

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,660	230	1,430
Visitors	39,844	11,530	28,314

ISM Cologne 2019

Jan, 27 - Jan, 30

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

What is new for ISM 2020

There are certain trends which potential will unfold at ISM Cologne 2020. Organic, eco-friendly and gluten-free products, exotic combinations and high-protein foods are just a few examples. The growing interest in fresh ideas and unconventional products will give a more prominent role to the ISM New Product Showcase, New Snacks and Newcomer areas.

quick info

Organiser:	Koelnmesse GmbH
Also called:	ISM 2020
Founded:	1971
Frequency:	every year
Next Edition:	ISM Cologne 2021
Sectors:	Food and beverage / Food processing and packaging machinery
Website:	ISM Cologne