ISM - International Sweets and Snacks Fair
ISM is the international trade fair for sweets and snacks, held each winter at Koelnmesse in Cologne. It is paired with ProSweets Cologne, which covers ingredients, processing and packaging for the confectionery and snack industry.
About ISM Cologne
ISM is the international trade fair for sweets and snacks, held each winter at Koelnmesse in Cologne. It is paired with ProSweets Cologne, which covers ingredients, processing and packaging for the confectionery and snack industry.
When is ISM Cologne?
| Event | ISM - International Sweets and Snacks Fair |
|---|---|
| Dates | 31 January - 3 February 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual (Jan/Feb) |
| City / country | Cologne, Germany |
| Venue and address | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Organizer | Koelnmesse GmbH |
| Official website | https://www.ism-cologne.com/ |
Always confirm dates, venue and entry rules on the organizer's official website before you travel. Radiance Overseas is not the organizer of this event.
Why ISM Cologne Matters for Indian Agro Exporters and Buyers
The snack and confectionery industry buys ingredients in volume: roasted pulses, millet-based products, flours, protein ingredients, spices and seasoning bases. Indian suppliers use ISM to understand European snack trends and to meet ingredient buyers who are developing high-protein, gluten-free or plant-based snack lines.
Typical visitors and buyers:
- Snack and confectionery manufacturers
- Private-label snack buyers
- Ingredient purchasing teams
- Importers and distributors
Products relevant to this show
Radiance Overseas exports Indian agro products. These are the lines most relevant to buyers at ISM Cologne:
- Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP / soya chunks) - High-protein soya chunks and granules for meat-alternative, snack and ready-meal manufacturers.
- Pulses - Chickpeas, lentils, split pulses and dals from Indian origin.
- Millets (ragi and others) - Ragi, foxtail, little and other millets for the fast-growing ancient-grain segment.
- Millet flour - Millet flour for gluten-free, bakery and ready-mix applications.
- Spices - Whole and powdered Indian spices - turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli and more.
- Soybean - Whole soybeans from India for crushing, soy-food processing and protein manufacturing.
- Wheat flour - Wheat flour grades for bakery, noodle, flatbread and food-manufacturing buyers.
Buyers planning for ISM Cologne
Meeting buyers or suppliers around ISM Cologne? Contact Radiance Overseas to discuss specifications, request a quotation, or arrange samples before the show. We supply Indian soybean, soy meal, textured vegetable protein, wheat and wheat flour, coffee, tea, millets, pulses and spices, and can prepare documentation for your destination market.
Practical tips for sourcing meetings
- Send your specification, packing and destination requirements to your suppliers 3-4 weeks ahead so quotations are ready when you meet.
- Ask for samples and a certificate of analysis for each product, and compare them against your own quality standard.
- Confirm which certificates your market needs - organic, food safety, phytosanitary and origin documents - before you negotiate price.
- Agree incoterms, payment terms and shipment windows in writing after the meeting, and keep a record of what was discussed.
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