ISM

Hemp, cannabis products among ISM New Product winners

The largest candy show in the world names its three top products, as well as a packaging winner.

February 6, 2019

Three products have been named the top innovations in ISM's New Product Showcase, alongside recognition of a packaging innovation.

Good Vibes: ISM highlights the demand for cannabis-based confections

New product winners, supplier conversations highlight the industry’s move into cannabis-based confections

Crystal Lindell

February 6, 2019

Two of the three 2019 New Product winners featured cannabis, including the third place Swiss Cannabis Gum and the second place Hemptastic Hemp Bar.

2019 looking ‘rosy’ for Barry Callebaut’s Ruby chocolate

Barry Callebaut highlights Ruby chocolate as ISM, held Jan. 27-30 in Cologne, Germany.

Alyse Thompson

January 28, 2019

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Ruby chocolate is taking the world by storm, according to creator Barry Callebaut Group. Since its launch in 2017, the rosy pink chocolate has since been recognized as a food trend.

Hermann Bühlbecker, Lambertz Group owner, receives 2019 ISM Award

First German confectioner honored with award accepts it during Jan. 27 dinner.

Crystal Lindell

January 23, 2019

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Hermann Bühlbecker, the face of the Lambertz company and brand, is the first German confectioner to receive the ISM Award.

ISM offers more of the good things

48th show continues to reflect consumer trends of better-for-you, permissible indulgence

Bernie Pacyniak

April 13, 2018

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Certainly there were plenty of traditional sweets for candy lovers to sample and enjoy. Still, it was clear that more fruit, more indulgent chocolate, more whimsy, more intensity, more color and more authenticity permeated the show displays.

The essence of indulgence

Kambly products embody dedication to quality, deliberate indulgence.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 31, 2018

When I was first introduced to Oscar Kambly III, president of Trubschachen, Switzerland-based biscuit manufacturer Kambly many years ago — and no I don’t exactly recall when — the man, the company and its product line were like one.

Show Preview: ISM to kick off Jan. 28

Dylan Lauren of Dylan’s Candy Bar to be presented with 2018 ISM Award.

Alyse Thompson

January 24, 2018

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The 48th edition of ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, will kick off in Cologne, Germany, on Jan. 28.

Time flies when you’re having fun

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson reflects on her first year at Candy Industry Magazine.

Alyse Thompson

August 16, 2017

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It’s hard to believe that this week — yesterday, to be exact — marks my one-year anniversary as a full employee of Candy Industry Magazine. And what a year it has been.

47th edition of ISM showcases confectionery chic

World's largest confectionery fair setting for innovation, extrapolation, differentiation.

April 4, 2017

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While walking the brightly lit halls of Koelnmesse, it becomes clear why thousands of visitors return to the sprawling exhibition center and Cologne, Germany, each year for ISM.