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.

Organizers for ISM, the world’s largest fair for sweets and snacks, are outlining the precautions they’re taking for next year’s event.

Organizers for ISM, the world’s largest fair for sweets and snacks, expect to see a strong presence of organic offerings at the 2021 fair in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Though the total of participating companies (501) is down from the 566 Koelnmesse recorded this time last year, organizers feel the trade fair, set for Jan. 31-Feb. 3, is on a good course in light of the global coronavirus pandemic.