Organizers for ISM have postponed the 2023 show from January to April 23-25, citing the cost increases facing the confectionery industry and unpredictability in consumer behavior.

Effective June 1, Claire Steinbrück, previously director of imm cologne, will become vice president FoodTec. Bastian Mingers is transferring from Messe Düsseldorf to Cologne to assume responsibility for the Food business unit.

Japan's borders have been closed to all new foreign arrivals since November 2021, making it difficult for ISM Japan’s international visitors, exhibitors and partners to attend.

Comprising 45 display windows and over 50 products from more than 30 exhibitors, the New Product Showcase offers an overview of products that have been developed since February 2021.

With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.

Koelnmesse will welcome 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries to Cologne for ISM 2022, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2, after canceling the in-person trade fair last year.

Organizers for ISM 2022 say registration hasn’t matched 2020 levels, but they’re already receiving a good response for the next edition of the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, slated for Jan. 30-Feb. 2.

Set for April 13-15, 2022 at the Tokyo Big Sight, ISM Japan will serve as the information, communication and networking hub for the confectionery and snacks industries in the region.

This year, after canceling ISM, Koelnmesse opted for a digital edition of the New Product Showcase.

Organizers for ISM say preparations for the 2022 event are underway, but in the meantime, they’re launching a new digital product and trend campaign.