ISM Middle East will take place November 7–9 at the Dubai World Trade Center.

tri d´Aix GmbH, CAL Marketing Pty. Ltd., and WORLD´S COCONUT TRADING SL are the most innovative products of this year's ISM.

The event presents an opportunity for Amos to showcase its latest candy innovations within its creative candy brand Amos and nutritional candy brand Biobor.

Consumer and product trends, innovations, start-up pitches, industry talks and, for the first time, Lab5 by ISM, are part of the diverse range of events on site.

ISM's 2023 theme will allow for discussions around challenges facing the confectionery industry.

More than 330 exhibitors from 42 countries presented their products and services on 43 percent more exhibition space than at the 2021 event.

Koelnmesse and its global ISM network aim to take the show, previously known as yummex Middle East, to the next level this year by improving the visitor and exhibitor experience.

Koelnmesse also reported it has received exhibitor applications from 56 countries, with more than 30 country pavilions confirming their participation.

Koelnmesse is following the wishes of the confectionery and snacks industry by shortening the ISM 2023 duration four to three days for 2023.

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.