ISM Ingredients Positions Functional and Plant-Based Innovation as Growth Lever for Sweets and Snacks Producers
SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 31, 2026 - From February 1 to 4, 2026, ISM Ingredients brings ingredient suppliers and sweet and snack manufacturers together in Cologne to highlight how functional, plant-based, and nutritionally enhanced formulations are reshaping product strategies across the confectionery and snack industry. As a new B2B platform hosted alongside ISM and ProSweets Cologne, the event gathers around 80 exhibitors from 27 countries and reflects a sharp increase in demand for ingredients that support reformulation, health positioning, and multisensory product experiences. For manufacturers, the show underscores how ingredient choices are becoming a decisive factor for differentiation, regulatory alignment, and long-term market relevance.