ISM Cologne 2027
Cologne, Germany
Dates: 31 January – 3 February 2027
Venue: Cologne, Germany
Participants: around 1,600 companies from 75 countries
Visitors: over 30,000 trade visitors
Specialisation and uniqueness: ISM Cologne 2027 is the world’s leading event for confectionery and snack manufacturers. The exhibition brings together over 1,400 exhibitors and 30,000 professional buyers from 140 countries. There are no casual visitors here: the venue is exclusively for those who professionally source goods for supermarkets, wholesale centres and large distribution networks. For confectionery business owners, this is the quickest way to take their production to an international level.
The main value of participating lies in direct access to buyers seeking new products for the shelves of European and global stores. It is the ideal place to sign contracts for Private Label (PL) production or to find partners for exporting your own brand. Over the three days of the exhibition, you can hold as many meetings as would normally take months of business trips.
In addition to meetings, the exhibition offers the chance to glimpse the future of the industry: from new product formulations (sugar-free, vegan ranges, healthy snacks) to packaging trends. You will be able to compare your product with the world’s best examples and understand exactly what needs to be changed to sell at a higher price and in greater volumes. Participating in ISM Cologne alongside the U-Food Association confirms your status as a reliable manufacturer, ready for large volumes and stable cooperation with global retailers.