It’s hard, even after half a decade, to not get a little giddy when you walk into a huge room filled with giant M&M’s, piles of candy samples and the sweet smell of chocolate in the air.

More than 1,500 exhibitors from around 70 countries are expected to participate at this year’s ISM again, the world's most important trade fair for sweets and snacks held Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.

Check out all the other amazing new products we saw at the show!

That doesn’t mean there aren’t potential drawbacks. In practice, having a second hall can cause all sorts of unintended consequences.

This year’s ECRM Everyday & Non- Seasonal is slated for sunny Chandler, Ariz., Sept. 20-23! And Candy Industry Magazine can’t wait to try all the new treats debuting at the show!

Candy makers and suppliers connected on the Expo show floor, listened to a wide variety of educational presentations and took tour buses to see firsthand what candy makers in St. Louis are up to.

The USA Pavilion is endorsed by the NCA, and member companies will have access to reduced rates in the pavilion.

An estimated 360 confectionery exhibitors are expected at the 2014 Interpack, in Dusseldorf, Germany.

For Rick LaRue, v.p. of international sales for The Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc., the annual CONFITEXPO event in Mexico helps his company expand their presence in Latin America.