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ISM

January 31 – February 3, 2027 in Cologne, Germany. ISM is an international trade fair for sweets and snacks, aimed at trade visitors from retail, manufacturing and the supplier industry.

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At a glance

Date range
City
Cologne
Country
Germany
Industry
Food & Beverages
Type of trade show
B2B
Frequency
Yearly
Organizer
Koelnmesse GmbH
Tickets
starting at €109.00
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Topics and products

ChocolateSugar confectioneryFine bakery productsSavoury snacksIce creamCocoaTrend snacks & natural snacksSugar-free confectionery and snacksFunctional sweetsRaw materials and ingredientsPackaging machinesPackaging materials / packagingFood safetyRefrigeration and air conditioning technologyBaumkuchen

About the trade show

ISM 2027 is an international trade fair for sweets and snacks, taking place in Cologne from 31 January to 3 February 2027. On show are chocolate, sugar confectionery, fine baked goods, savoury snacks, ice cream and cocoa as well as trend and natural snacks, sugar-free confectionery and functional sweets. Raw materials and ingredients, packaging machines and packaging, food safety and refrigeration and air-conditioning technology complete the range.

The fair is aimed at trade visitors from the confectionery and snack industry, food retail and suppliers. In 2026 it counted 1,565 exhibitors and 32,470 visitors. The organiser is Koelnmesse GmbH. ISM was founded in 1971 and takes place every year.

Address

By car

Via the A 3, A 4, A 57 and A 59. Address for navigation: Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln.

By public transit

S-Bahn S6, S11, S12, S19; Tram 1, 3, 4, 9. Stop: Koelnmesse, Köln-Deutz.

By plane

Nearest airport: Cologne/Bonn (CGN), approx. 15 km straight-line distance from the venue; approx. 15 min according to the organiser.

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How it works

Tickets

  • Admission

    €109.00
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Trade show development

Visitors

-12% since 2020
  1. 37,0002020
  2. 25,0002023
  3. 29,1402024
  4. 31,6402025
  5. 32,4702026

Exhibitors

-12% since 2020
  1. 1,7752020
  2. 1,2702023
  3. 1,4102024
  4. 1,4952025
  5. 1,5652026

Frequently asked questions

When and where does ISM 2027 take place?

ISM 2027 takes place from 31 January to 3 February 2027 at Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln. It is open from Sunday, 31 January 2027, to Tuesday, 2 February 2027, from 9:00 to 18:00, and on Wednesday, 3 February 2027, from 9:00 to 16:00.

Where can I find the exhibitor list of ISM 2027?

The exhibitors of ISM 2027 are listed in the exhibitor directory on the ISM website.

How large is the exhibition space of ISM?

In 2026, the exhibition space of ISM covered 42,495 m².

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ISM, January 31 – February 3, 2027

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