ISM Award | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Luigi Zàini to receive 2022 ISM Award

Italian sweets company Luigi Zàini S.p.A. built on diversity, innovation.

January 12, 2022

With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.

CÉMOI CEO Patrick Poirrier receives 2020 ISM Award

Poirrier is the first French person to receive the award.

February 3, 2020

Patrick Poirrier, CEO of the family-owned chocolate manufacturer CÉMOI, is the first French person to receive the ISM Award, presented Feb. 2 during the 50th edition of ISM.

ISM 2019

Hermann Bühlbecker, Lambertz Group owner, receives 2019 ISM Award

First German confectioner honored with award accepts it during Jan. 27 dinner.

Crystal Lindell

January 23, 2019

Hermann Bühlbecker, the face of the Lambertz company and brand, is the first German confectioner to receive the ISM Award.

Show Preview: ISM to kick off Jan. 28

Dylan Lauren of Dylan’s Candy Bar to be presented with 2018 ISM Award.

Alyse Thompson

January 24, 2018

The 48th edition of ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, will kick off in Cologne, Germany, on Jan. 28.

Gota Morinaga from Morinaga Co. Ltd., Japan, receives 2017 ISM Award

Japanese confectioner recognized for industry contributions.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 1, 2017

Long-time ISM attendee delighted to receive award, emphasizes the importance of international trade in acceptance remarks.

James Walker of Walker's Shortbread wins 2016 ISM Award

Walker accepts award on behalf of his siblings and employees.

Abigail Watt

February 3, 2016

Walker accepted the award on behalf of his siblings, Joe and Marjorie, and all employees of the company. He also thanked their sales partners across the globe and stressed the importance of ISM as an international trading platform.