Organizations cite cost increases, consumer behavior as reasons for the postponement.
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.
Koelnmesse said the postponement is on a “one-off” basis that takes into account the wishes of its sponsoring associations. The organization pointed to “extreme challenges with dramatic cost explosions for raw materials, energy and logistics, as well as an almost incalculable consumer behavior,” and it hopes the situation will stabilize by April.