First ISM experience provides look at best of confectionery industry

World's largest trade fair for confections, snacks held Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

February 8, 2017

Having joined Candy Industry five months ago, I didn’t think I’d attend ISM, the world’s largest trade show for finished confections and snacks, for several years. Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak, a 30-year B2B news veteran and a 16-time attendee, usually has it covered.

Cologne: Confectionery crossroads

The International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) continues to act as a global confectionery clearinghouse, inspiring creativity, fostering connections and discouraging complacency.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 1, 2013

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak shares highlights and insight from this year’s 43rd International Sweets & Biscuits Fair.

Continued reflections from Cologne: The art of consumer appeal

Bernie Pacyniak

February 20, 2013

I realize it’s mid-February and the 2013 International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) has come and gone, but the conversations I had there continue to swirl about in my head. One of the more fascinating press conferences that was held during the show involved Barry Callebaut’s consumer trends data on chocolate

Combining chews with ‘Cheers!’

Chocolates aren’t the only confections that pair well with wine

Bernie Pacyniak

February 6, 2013

Wine and licorice together, a bit far-fetched you say? Not really, the folks at Oy Panda point out.

Life’s a carnival… of confections

Purity, coupled with increased attention to sourcing, are some of the trends prevalent at the 42nd International Sweets & Biscuits Fair in Cologne.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 12, 2012

No matter how gloomy the weather, the economy or even the politics, Carnival season in Cologne brings out the smiles in everyone.

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First ISM experience provides look at best of confectionery industry

Cologne: Confectionery crossroads

Continued reflections from Cologne: The art of consumer appeal

Combining chews with ‘Cheers!’

Life’s a carnival… of confections

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