Cologne Candy Fair: Sugar dreams and challenges in 2025!

Cologne Candy Fair: Sugar dreams and challenges in 2025!

Cologne shines with a sweet glow! On February 5, 2025, the world's largest candy fair took place in Cologne, where the “Krone” discovered the latest trends and innovations in the international confectionery industry. With an incredible offering from chocolate pralines to energy drinks to blue cheese chips, the fair was a real treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. The Austrian manufacturers not only presented their tempting products, but also discussed the challenges they face in the fight for market shares and sustainable processes, as the “Krone” reported.

A new format for the future

But that's not all! From February 2026, ISM, the world's leading trade fair for confectionery and snacks, will feature a new segment called ISM Ingredients. This innovative concept replaces the previous ingredients area of ​​ProSweets Cologne and offers an independent platform for raw materials and semi-finished products. With the integration in Hall 10.1 and a strong brand umbrella, ISM wants to maximize synergies between suppliers and producers, as ISM announced in a press release. Meanwhile, ProSweets Cologne remains independent and focuses on machines, packaging solutions and food safety. This realignment marks a significant step in the further development of the trade fair and is also intended to promote the competitiveness of the industry.

The trade fair in Cologne is therefore not only a place of sweet temptations, but also a platform for innovation and exchange. It remains to be seen how the new trends and formats will impact the confectionery market.