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Pierrot Gourmand, over time, an unchanged recipe

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:36

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – Pierrot Gourmand, over time, an unchanged recipe

Why make things complicated when it’s so simple to get delighted! Since 1892, Pierrot Gourmand has kept its values that have made it well-known: indulging candy lovers, defending authenticity and true pleasures, but above all inviting children and adults to take time to dream and be over the moon...

In a hyperactive world where adults and children are over-stimulated and have no time to get bored, Pierrot Gourmand candies offer a delicious break. Some sweet minutes during which time stops, to let your imagination run free, and allow everyone to develop his/her creativity

That’s why, since 1924, Pierrot Gourmand makes sure of always following the original recipe of the legendary caramel lollipop, inherited from Georges Evrard’s know-how. A genuine, simple and gourmet recipe, made from fresh and quality products.

Poured in a traditional cast iron mold and engraved with “P.G.” initials, each lollipop is presented in a pretty paper wrapper decorated with a harlequin design, a poetic nod to Pierrot Gourmand story. Its biodegradable wooden stick and its recyclable paper wrapper confirm the commitment of the brand to protect the environment, for a sweeter future, for all.

And if Pierrot Gourmand recipes have won the heart of several generations, they are today proposed in new flavors, that remind the sweet flavors of childhood, and call adults and children to escape and discover new wonderful universes.

Andros Confiserie
Les Escures
19120 ALTILLAC
France

+33 5 55919100

+33 5 55915708

androsconfiserie@andros.fr

www.andros.com

Biscuiterie de Provence reinvents the aperitif with its croquets born from a local approach!

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:32

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – St Maurice / Eygues, March 29th 2021 - All the sunny flavors of Provence are there: Pistou,Tomatoes from Provence, Olives from Nyons AOP organic, Picodon AOP organic (a goat cheese from Drôme), Garlic from Drôme PGI organic but also an exclusive creation signed in partnership with Maison Boutarin: organic black garlic! It is the guideline of the Biscuiterie de Provence to offer recipes with good local ingredients for the love of its beautiful and rich terroir.

To discover as a matter of urgency, a range of 6 crunchy cookie recipes, with almond pieces, to nibble at aperitif time or to enjoy in a salad. A range in line with the identity and values ??of Biscuiterie de Provence: a supply of noble ingredients 100% of natural origins, as much as possible from local productions, without any additives, artificial flavors, palm oil or even preservatives ! In summary ? Good, tasty and local!

An original recipe with an intriguing ingredient? In partnership with Maison Boutarin, Biscuiterie de Provence has embarked on the realization of an exclusive creation by honoring a gastronomic treasure still little known today: black garlic! By cooking for several weeks at low temperature, black garlic becomes unveils with a scent with roasted notes of candied fruit, liquorice, undergrowth or balsamic vinegar ...sweet treat characteristic of the 5th flavor: umami! In this aperitif biscuit recipe, the sweet and irresistible black garlic stimulates the taste buds for an explosion of flavors in the mouth!

And it was only natural that the Biscuiterie turned to 100% recyclable and FSC-certified packaging to dress its range of cookies. Because the commitment of Biscuiterie de Provence is part of its DNA! Its identity goes through its heritage and its know-how since 1833 but also through responsible values ??and its desire for transparency with its customers. A family business between tradition and modernity, located in Drôme Provençale, which passionately realizes 150 biscuits and cakes recipes, savory or sweet, but also confectionery and chocolates to the delight of gourmets and gourmets ...

Biscuiterie de Provence
ZA Les Grands Pres
26110 St Maurice sur Eygues
France

+33 4 75260298

+33 4 75260299

contact@biscuiteriedeprovence.com

www.biscuiteriedeprovence.com

Our savoury biscuit range with PDO Cheese!

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:19

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – Bonjour, we are a french pastry company MICHEL ET AUGUSTIN. A well recognized brand for gourmet high quality biscuits, desserts and savoury snacks.
Our goal ? Create simple and gourmet recipes ! Our great savoury biscuits are made with AOP cheese!

We only use « fromage AOP » (PDO cheese) which means, Protected Designation of Origin cheese.
This label refers to the region and production area of a specific cheese, whose characteristics are strictly related to a geographic area, the only place where it can be produced.

We have selected 7 differents cheeses for all cheese lovers ! To sublimate the cheeses, we brought a twist to each, for example the black pepper from Madagascar for the Comté or the Espelette Chilli Pepper for the Ossau Iraty (a very famous pepper in the Ossau Iraty region).
We created 2 textures, the crispy shortbread and the crunchy cracker.
Perfect for a salty snack, alone or with friends. In France, gourmets enjoy it with a glass of wine as an aperitif.

Savoury butter crackers with PDO Comté cheese and pepper 100g & 30g
Savoury butter crackers with PDO Roquefort cheese and poppy seeds 100g
Savoury butter crackers with PDO Chèvre - Sainte Maure de Touraine cheese andsavoury 100g
Savoury shortbreads with PDO Parmigiano cheese and mustard seeds 120g
Savoury shortbreads with PDO Beaufort cheese and white pepper 100g& 30g
Savoury shortbreads with PDO Ossau-Iraty cheese tomato and Espelette chilli pepper 100g
Savoury shortbreads with PDO Cantal cheese and nutmeg 100g

MICHEL ET AUGUSTIN SAS
Rue du Gouv Gén Félix Eboué 70
92130 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX
France

+33 1 53 28 26 40

jeveuxbavarderaveclatribu@micheletaugustin.com

www.micheletaugustin.com

FitNEED Dates and Peanut Butter Protein Bar

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:13

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – FitNEED is a new generation of protein bars that are made with high quality and clear ingredients in the USA. One of the main challenges in making products without artificial additions is maintaining good taste. Unlike other protein bars that heavily use hydrogenated oils, we didn't coat FitNEED products with unhealthy substances like chocolates or other harmful materials.

Let's have a quick look at Specifications:
Keto Protein Bars, Vegan Protein Bars, Beauty Protein Bars, Immunity Booster Protein Bar
Gluten Free, High Protein, Non GMO, No preservatives, No Artificial colors, No Cholesterol and No added Sugar

FitNEED (SARAI LLC)
Puntal Lana
Mission Viejo ,CA 92692
United States of America

+1 185 566 6050 3

info@fitneedbar.com

www.fitneedbar.com

FitNEED Chocolate Fudge Vegan Keto Protein Bar

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:09

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – FitNEED is a new generation of protein bars that are made with high quality and clear ingredients in the USA. One of the main challenges in making products without artificial additions is maintaining good taste. Unlike other protein bars that heavily use hydrogenated oils, we didn't coat FitNEED products with unhealthy substances like chocolates or other harmful materials.

Let's have a quick look at Specifications:
Gluten Free, High Protein, Non GMO, No preservatives, No Artificial colors, No Cholesterol, No added Sugar

FitNEED (SARAI LLC)
Puntal Lana
Mission Viejo ,CA 92692
United States of America

+1 185 566 6050 3

info@fitneedbar.com

www.fitneedbar.com

FitNEED Vanilla Almond Beauty Protein Bar

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 23:00

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – FitNEED is a new generation of protein bars that are made with high quality and clear ingredients in the USA. One of the main challenges in making products without artificial additions is maintaining good taste. Unlike other protein bars that heavily use hydrogenated oils, we didn't coat FitNEED products with unhealthy substances like chocolates or other harmful materials.

Let's have a quick look at Specifications:
Gluten Free, High Protein, Non GMO, No preservatives, No Artificial colors, No Cholesterol and No added Sugar.

FitNEED (SARAI LLC)
Puntal Lana
Mission Viejo ,CA 92692
United States of America

+1 185 566 6050 3

info@fitneedbar.com

www.fitneedbar.com

The new vegan pure without moo

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 22:56

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – 100% CREAMY MILD CHOCOLATE ENJOYMENT, 0% MILK
Waldenbuch, November 2021 - From January, Ritter Sport is expanding its vegan product range with a new variety: the 100 gram Vegan Pur without moo. Just in time for Veganuary 2022, everyone who wants to eat a purely plant-based diet can look forward to the perfect alternative to classic milk chocolate - mild and creamy in taste, but without any moo.

The company is thus picking up on the trend towards more conscious, sustainable enjoyment. The vegan market is booming, also in the chocolate bar segment. The Corona crisis has proven to be a clear booster. According to the current GfK household panel, there were 1.13 million vegans in Germany in 2020, 180,000 more than in the previous year*. Overall, vegan is a very important product feature** for 14.4 percent of consumers.

Simple, pure and sustainable

With the Vegan Pur without moo, Ritter Sport is targeting all chocolate fans who are looking for products with exclusively plant-based ingredients and for whom sustainability is an important aspect when choosing their food, but for whom chocolate should above all be one thing: really tasty. It only takes four ingredients for this: cocoa mass, partially de-oiled, high-quality almond flour, cocoa butter and sugar. Instead of milk powder, the flour of blanched Californian almonds is used for conching. As a result, the variety tastes particularly mild and creamy, comparable to classic milk chocolate. By completely dispensing with milk, Vegan Pur is also suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

The cocoa comes 100 percent from the Cacao-Nica program, with which Ritter Sport has been promoting sustainable cocoa cultivation in Nicaragua for over 30 years. As part of Cacao-Nica, the Waldenbuch chocolate manufacturer works closely with around 3,500 cocoa farmers. The aim of the program is to use sustainable cultivation methods to improve the yields and quality of the cocoa and thus increase the income of the farmers.

The Ritter Sport Vegan Pur without moo will be available in stores from January 2022 as a 100 gram square (RRP EUR 1.99).

*Statista: Germany; 2015 to 2020; from 14 years; German speaking population

**IRI Shopper Study Welle3, April 2021

About Ritter Sport

With around 40 different varieties, Ritter Sport offers the right chocolate for every taste - from classics such as alpine milk or whole nuts to vegan or lactose-free and gluten-free varieties. Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG is the first and so far only large chocolate bar manufacturer to source exclusively certified sustainable cocoa for all of them - recognizable by the Rainforest Alliance seal on the packaging - and all varieties are produced and delivered in a climate-neutral manner. An example of our own aspiration to do the right thing to make really good chocolate. The family company, founded in 1912, now employs around 1,650 people and achieved sales of 470 million euros in 2020. In Germany, Ritter Sport has a brand awareness of 99 percent (supported), but the colorful squares are even sold in over 100 countries worldwide.

Contact

Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG
Elke Dietrich
Alfred-Ritter-Strasse 25
71111 Waldenbuch
Phone: +49 (0)7157 – 97-1176
Email: presse@ritter-sport.de

NIERAGDEN COMMUNICATION

Nina Guth

Eimsbuetteler Chaussee 81

20259 Hamburg

Phone: +49 (0)40 – 8797 69 08

Email: nina.guth@nieragden.com

ALBANESE CONFECTIONERY TAKES HOME “BUYERS

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 09:49

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 –

CHOICE AWARD” AT 2020 ECRM EVERYDAY & SUMMER

SEASONAL CANDY PLANNING SESSION.

ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ wins second award for most innovative

product for non-chocolate category.

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. received its second award for their newest product

at the Candy Industry sponsored 2020 ECRM Everyday & Summer Seasonal Candy

Planning Session Aug. 31-Sept. 11. First place winners of the ECRM “Buyer’s Choice

Award” are recognized for the best and most innovative product in three prestigious

categories. ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™, recipient of the 2020 NEXTY Consumer

Choice Award, won first place for best product in the non-chocolate category.

The awards were carefully selected from a panel of judges comprised of retail buyers

who evaluated 98 products in the categories of chocolate, non-chocolate, and novelty.

Each product is evaluated on innovation, point of differentiation, and origin story.

Winners will receive a special callout in the post-program coverage, set to appear on

CandyIndustry.com in October.

The Albanese Team is ecstatic to be recognized for a second award for our

Ultimate™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ said Bethany Albanese, Co-President,

at Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.

We’re grateful for the response we’ve received from retail buyers who are

just as excited as we are about our new line featuring unique natural flavors

and colors made from real fruits and vegetables. We’re also proud to say

this line includes all of the trending attributes of allergen free, gluten free,

fat free, MSG free, and they are made in the USA.

Albanese, manufacturer of the “World’s Best” gummies and chocolates, elevates the

gummi tasting experience in their new ULTIMATE™ line by using their signature texture,

one-of-a-kind true-to-fruit natural flavors, and superior, locally sourced ingredients.

The Ultimate™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ really take flavor profiles to the

ultimate level, said Dominique Albanese, Co-President, at Albanese

Confectionery.

The variety of unique real fruit flavors give your palate the experience of

biting into the actual fruit. From the skin on the outside, to the juicy flesh

on the inside, your taste buds will be begging for the next flavor.

ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ launched earlier this year with eight novel flavors:

the sharply sweet Alphonso Mango, the freshly superior Amity Raspberry, the signature

Asian Pear, the earthy Black Currant, the intense Blood Orange, the powerful Crimson

Cranberry, the honey-sweet Fuji Apple, and the bold Queen Pineapple.

For more information about the Summer Seasonal Candy Planning Session,

visit www.ecrm.marketgate.com.

About Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.

Albanese is a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer located in Northwest Indiana. For

over 30 years, Albanese has been making the World’s Best Gummies and Chocolate in

the United States. For years we’ve had a simple recipe for success, putting flavor and

texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously.

Our gummies and candy taste different because we are different. All of our gummies

and candy are made at our factory located in the heart of the Midwest and produced

with only the highest quality ingredients sourced exclusively from American and

European growers. Look for the Gummi with the “A” on the Tummy™ to make sure you

have the World’s Best in your hands.

To learn more about Albanese, visit www.albaneseconfectionery.com or follow us on

Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Gummi Product Becomes a NEXTY Award Winner

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 01:46

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 – Albanese Confectionery Group Inc. answers consumer demand for flavorful candy ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™, a new and unique gummi line from Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc., was just announced as the WINNER in the Natural Products Expo West 2020 NEXTY Consumer Choice Awards. Albanese, whose fans deem the "World's Best" gummies, elevates the gummi tasting experience in their new ULTIMATE™ line by using their signature texture, one-of-a-kind juicy true-to-fruit natural flavors, and colors from real fruits and vegetables. The ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ are being recognized as a Consumer Choice in the category of Food & Beverage on the NEXTY internationally coveted list. "We are thrilled the consumers loved our new product as much as we do," said Bethany Albanese. "Taste and texture have always been our bottom-line, and we have never cut a single corner on ingredients. The ULTIMATE™ line is no exception. We crafted each flavor with care, skill, and passion. We're also proud to say that these gummies have natural flavors, colors from fruits and vegetables, are gluten free, fat free, MSG free, dairy free, and they are made in the USA." Through the New Hope Network, the NEXTY Awards recognize innovative, inspirational, and integrity-driven products in the natural products industry. The NEXTY Consumer Choice Award winner is determined by 1000 health-focused consumers who elected to sample products from NEXTY and provide valuable feedback on their products. The ULTIMATE™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™: • Earned a 5 star rating in the NEXTY Consumer Choice sampler program. • Earned a 5 star rating by the majority of organic eaters and Whole Foods and Sprouts shoppers participating in the NEXTY Consumer Choice sampler program. • Earned a healthy, innovative, and inspiring ranking by over 90% of NEXTY consumers who look for organic, low sugar products. • Earned a high purchase/positive intent to purchase rating by nearly 90% of Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, and Sprouts shoppers. The ULTIM ATE ™ line offers eight innovative flavors: the sharply sweet Alphonso Mango, the freshly superior Amity Raspberry, the signature Asian Pear, the earthy Black Currant, the intense Blood Orange, the powerful Crimson Cranberry, the honey-sweet Fuji Apple, and the bold Queen Pineapple. "The Ultimate ™ 8 Flavor Gummi Bears™ really take flavor profiles to the ultimate level," said Dominique Albanese. "The variety of unique real fruit flavors give your palate the experience of biting into the actual fruit. From the skin on the outside, to the juicy flesh on the inside, your taste buds will be begging for the next flavor." About Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Albanese is a manufacturer, retailer, and distributor. For over 30 years, Albanese has been making the World's Best Gummies and Chocolate in the United States. For years we've had a simple recipe for success, putting flavor and texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously. Our gummies and chocolate taste different because we are different. All of our gummies and chocolates are made at our factory located in the heart of the Midwest and produced with only the highest quality ingredients sourced exclusively from American and European growers. Look for the Gummi with the "A" on the Tummy™ to make sure you have the World's Best in your hands. To learn more about Albanese, visit www.albaneseconfectionery.com or follow us on lnstagram, Facebook and Twitter. Related Links https://www.albaneseconfectionery.com https://www.nextyawards.com ALBANESE CONFECTIONERY GROUP, INC. 5441 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY, MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA 46410

Albanese Confectionery Group Inc. Launches A New Count Good Display of 12 Flavor Gummi Bears® 2oz Bag

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 01:37

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 25, 2025 –

Albanese Confectionery, the leading manufacturer of the World’s Best Gummies and Chocolates, introduced into their brand portfolio a new Count Good Display of their famous 12 Flavor Gummi Bears® in a 2oz bag. “Our 12 Flavor Gummi Bears® have been a fan favorite since we brought them to market; We saw a consumer need to create a snack size with the perfect portion.” says Bethany Albanese, Co-President. The Count Good 2oz 12 Flavor Gummi Bears® not only offers consumers a great grab-and-go option, they also offer B to B customers a new way to boost sales at the register. “The new Count Good 2oz Display offers our B to B customers an attractive grab and go display with a header for strategic placement; It really is an excellent way to encourage customers to splurge on that indulgent purchase.” says Bethany Albanese, Co-President. Albanese, a multiple award winner, was named one of the fastest growing non-chocolate brands in the US by IRI retail sales data collected since 2017. They are known for their PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTHWEST INDIANA JULY 2020 superior technology and ingredients, which equates to a high-quality taste and texture in all of their gummi products, surpassing their competitors in the market. The 12 Flavor Gummi Bears® are a staple in their World’s Best Gummi line. “We have such loyal fans, and we know how important it is to have a variety of bag sizes to accommodate everyday needs; We are excited to offer a perfect snack size of our #1 gummies to our fanbase.” says Bethany Albanese, Co-President. About Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Albanese is a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer located in Northwest Indiana. For over 30 years, Albanese has been making the World’s Best Gummies and Chocolate in the United States. For years we’ve had a simple recipe for success, putting flavor and texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously. Our gummies and candy taste different because we are different. All of our gummies and candy are made at our factory located in the heart of the Midwest and produced with only the highest quality ingredients sourced exclusively from American and European growers. Look for the Gummi with the “A” on the Tummy™ to make sure you have the World’s Best in your hands. To learn more about Albanese, visit albaneseconfectionery.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Related Links https://www.albaneseconfectionery.com ALBANESE CONFECTIONERY GROUP, INC. 5441 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY, MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA 46410

ISM is back: 1,085 exhibitors from around 56 countries

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 01:16

The world's largest and most important trade fair for sweets and snacks will present new international products and a diversified event programme

After a two-year break, ISM 2022 is back with 1,085 exhibiting companies from 56 countries. The world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks will present the entire product range - from chocolate, confectionery and biscuits through to snacks, trend snacks and natural snacks, ice cream, frozen sweets as well as breakfast snacks - on around 90,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Cologne fair grounds. With 213 exhibitors, ProSweets Cologne, the international supplier fair for the sweets and snacks industry, is once again being staged parallel to ISM. Together both trade fairs cover the entire value chain in the production of sweets and snacks, a unique constellation worldwide.

"After a two-year break due to the pandemic, we are delighted that so many of our clients have decided to participate at the trade fair in spite of these challenging times. Meeting up face-to-face with important trade buyers as well as winning over new customers is indispensable for our exhibiting companies. This is precisely what we consider our task to be, offering support in the form of corresponding formats and especially by staging ISM now bringing important markets as well as the supply and demand together," explained Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.

Traditionally, both market leaders as well as medium-sized and smaller companies participate at ISM. With a foreign share of exhibitors of 87 percent, the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks is maintaining a stable, international level. The foreign participations with the highest number of exhibitors come from Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey and the USA. We are also noting a positive development on the buyer side after receiving a high number of registrations from important trade buyers, above all from Europe. Hardly any international buyers, for example from the Asiatic region, are awaited at ISM this year.

ISM will once again offer diversified product segments this year and will pick up on the industry's current trends. Alongside the traditional product groups, such as sweets and snack items ranging from chocolate products and confectionery through to ice cream, the industry's leading trade fair will also be presenting segments that focus on the themes snacking, to-go items, breakfast as well as gourmet products.

As a conceptual innovation there is going to be a specialised trade section focusing on the small volume business with sweets and snacks for the first time at ISM 2022, which is entitled "Finest Creations - hand-crafted". This exhibition section unites craft businesses, whose visitor target group comprises of confectioners, cake shops and specialised sweet shops. The new exhibition section will be located in Hall 5.2.

ISM with a hybrid concept
The leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks is treading new paths for the first time with its hybrid concept for the trade fair, which foresees the physical trade fair on-site in Cologne being additionally enhanced by the digital format, ISM & ProSweets @home. In addition to the Showrooms of the exhibiting companies, the digital counterpart to the exhibition stand, there are for instance target group-specific specialised stages such as the Expert Stage, which will provide valuable information and analyses on industry developments as well as interesting start-up pitches or panel discussions. The trade fair participants can engage in extensive networking opportunities on various specialist areas and fields of interest per audio, video or chat communication options. Beyond this, the digital platform offers a host of new opportunities for increasing one's international reach and participation models for the generation of leads and networking. The platform is available to the exhibitors and visitors from 01.-02.02.2022. All programme items will also be subsequently available on demand up until 30 April 2022.

New products and trends
Product innovations and trends are as always a central theme of ISM. In addition to a diversified event programme on the Expert Stage in Hall 5.2, the New Product Showcase on the Boulevard is the central port of call for innovations and a major attraction for all participating trade visitors. What's more, in the Start-up Area around 18 companies, which were founded no longer than five years ago, will present their ideas and concepts in the Trend Court in Hall 5.2. Also the new products tool on the ISM website is already offering initial interesting insights into the new products of the exhibiting companies. In the scope of the future congress "#CONNECT2030 in transition", together with ProSweets Cologne, ISM is placing its focus on the future of the sweets and snacks industry. The congress addresses suppliers, manufacturers and the trade in equal measures. The centre of attention lies on themes like saving resources, CO2 reduction, zero food waste and the effects of the climate change on the availability of raw materials.

Award-winning moments
The highlights of ISM include the presentation of the ISM Award for exceptional services within the sweets and snacks industry as well as the selection of the winners of the New Product Showcase on 30 January 2022.

ProSweets Cologne, the international supplier fair for the sweets and snacks industry, will once again be staged parallel to ISM. It offers a wide-ranging spectrum of services and products from the areas of raw materials and other ingredients, sweets packaging and packaging technologies, machines and facilities for the sweets industry, food safety and quality management. Together both trade fairs cover the entire value chain in the production of sweets and snacks, a unique constellation worldwide.

Koelnmesse is the organiser of ISM and its industry sponsor is the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Task Force (AISM).

Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the food and beverage sector: Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising trade fairs in the food and beverage segment. Events such as Anuga and ISM are established, world-leading trade fairs, hosted in Cologne/Germany. Anuga HORIZON in 2022 will mark the launch of an additional event format dedicated to food industry innovations in Cologne. In addition to the events at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse also stages numerous food trade fairs with different sector-specific areas of focus and content in further key markets across the world, including Brazil, China, India, Japan, Columbia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. These global activities enable Koelnmesse to offer its customers bespoke events and leading regional trade fairs in a variety of markets, thus creating the foundation for sustainable international business. Koelnmesse is also ideally positioned in the field of food technology with its leading international trade fairs Anuga FoodTec and ProSweets Cologne and its global network of satellite events.
Further information: https://www.ism-cologne.com/fair/industry-trade-fairs/

The next events:
ISM - The world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, Cologne 30.01. - 02.02.2022
ANUFOOD Brazil - International Trade Show Exclusively for the Food and Beverage Sector, São Paulo 12.04. - 14.04.2022
Wine & Gourmet Japan - International Wine, Beer, Spirits, Gourmet Food and Bar Exhibition & Conference, Tokyo 13.04. - 15.04.2022

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ISM and ProSweets Cologne 2022: Trade fair duo well-aligned for the re-start

Submitted by J. Mikhail on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 01:15

Safe trade fair experience due to the trusted hygiene concept #B-SAFE4business

In two weeks' time the trade fair duo, ISM and ProSweets Cologne, take off again at the Cologne fair grounds after a two-year break due to the pandemic. As the leading international events for the sweets and snacks industry, both trade fairs are must-attend dates for all relevant market participants, because the entire value chain - from the current trends and product innovations through to packaging solutions, production technologies and the latest ingredients and raw materials - can only be experienced here. The trusted #B-Safe4Business hygiene concept and the 3G concept, CH3CK, which optimally regulate admission for all of the trade fair participants with regards to COVID and thus ensures that they are completely safe. The new Corona Protection Ordinance of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, which is valid from 13 January to 9 February, additionally includes several essential new aspects for the trade fair business and continues to allow the conduction of trade fairs such as ISM and ProSweets Cologne. Both trade fairs are being staged from 30 January to 2 February 2022 and are exclusively open to the international trade audience.

"Both trade fairs live from the diversity. The high interest from a number of national and international companies for both trade fairs makes us optimistic that the re-start will be a success for us. The face-to-face contact is of course the core element of every trade fair. So that ISM and ProSweets Cologne are a successful and safe trade fair experience for all trade fair participants, we have taken all conceivable parameters and measures into account in the scope of our safety and hygiene concept #B-SAFE4business and constantly remain in close contact with the respective authorities. The safety and health of our exhibiting companies, trade audience and also of our own employees takes top priority," stressed Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.

The current Corona Protection Ordinance of the State of NRW offers good framework conditions, which following the 3G principle, allows admission to both trade fairs to vaccinated, tested or recovered persons on presentation of legal identification (showing a photo, the name and date of birth). As a further element of the concept, ISM and ProSweets Cologne are offering the exhibiting companies, visitors, service providers and the media exclusively digital tickets. Admission to the fair grounds occurs following the "CH3CK" principle, our trusted admission system that unites the 3G proof with the digital ticket in a practical way per app, thus enabling a smooth entry process to the grounds. It is compulsory to wear a face mask on the entire fair grounds, while engaging in consultations at the exhibition stand, in the queues at the grounds and in the outdoor areas. The face mask can be taken off when sampling products and when seated in the food service areas.

Further measures include the placement of disinfection dispensers at all essential points of the grounds, the regular cleaning and disinfection of washrooms and other contact surfaces as well as the implementation of modern ventilation systems. The trade fair's food service areas will continue to be open to all trade fair participants under 3G conditions. This also applies for overnight stays of a non-tourist nature that are possible under 3G conditions. Non-vaccinated persons require a valid test. The 2G+ rules apply for visiting restaurants in the city, whereby people who have already had a booster vaccination don't require an additional test.

In principal, exhibiting companies and trade visitors of trade fairs from abroad can enter Germany. For further information see:
Exhibitors and Visitors at Trade Fairs Can Enter Germany - AUMA