ISM 2023 will take place once in April

In consultation with the conceptual sponsors of ISM and the decision-makers in the industry, Koelnmesse has decided to organise the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair ISM in the coming year. to be postponed once from the end of January to the new date of 23 to 25 April 2023. Koelnmesse is thus honouring the wishes of ISM's sponsoring associations.

The entire confectionery industry is currently facing extreme challenges with dramatic cost explosions for raw materials, energy and logistics as well as almost incalculable consumer behaviour, according to the associations. The industry is now hoping that the difficult situation will calm down again and that there will then be significantly better planning security for the later trade fair date in April 2023.

The one-off postponement will also extend the duration of the world's largest trade fair for confectionery and snacks for the 2023 edition. shortened by one day. The normally parallel ProSweets Cologne examines in consultation with the organisers of the trade fair the possibilities of realisation in April and will announce further details in due course

„With this one-off postponement, we are fulfilling the wishes of the confectionery and snack industry and thus ensuring the greatest possible business opportunities for all companies and visitors involved. It is important to us to provide a comprehensive overview of the global confectionery and snack industry market and to guarantee the usual high quality of exhibiting companies and international trade visitors.“

Gerald Böse, Chairman of the Management Board of Koelnmesse GmbH

Preparations for the event in April are already in full swing to ensure that all participants maximum planning security and to ensure that ISM 2023 runs smoothly.

Source: Cologne Trade Fair