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GNT Functional Gummies

GNT to present plant-based EXBERRY® functional fruit gum concepts

Explore GNT’s EXBERRY® colors at ISM Ingredients 2026, featuring vibrant, plant-based options for confectionery and snacks.
Sabine Schommer

Big Interview – Sabine Schommer, ISM Director

Explore ISM 2026, the leading trade fair showcasing growth and innovation in the global confectionery and snacks industry.

ISM 2026 on Expansion Course with ISM Ingredients

ISM 2026 is sending a strong signal to the international sweets and snacks industry a few weeks before the opening of the trade fair. With around 1,600 exhibitors from 74 countries as well as exhibition space bookings that already exceed the final figures of the previous event, the leading global trade fair is underscoring its ongoing momentum and global relevance.
ProSweets

ProSweets Cologne 2026 unveils future-focused event programme

In an increasingly challenging market environment, with its event programme ProSweets Cologne 2026 offers well-founded orientation on the key future themes of the sweets and snacks sector and its supplier industry.
SOLLICH

SOLLICH to Present Innovations at Interpack 2026

Discover SOLLICH’s innovations in confectionery machinery at interpack 2026, focusing on hygiene and efficiency improvements.
Congratulations

Ulma Packaging Wins International Confectionery Packaging Machine of the Year

At the 2025 International Confectionery Readers Awards, Ulma Packaging’s FR 400 Twin Flow Wrapper has been named Packaging Machine of the Year, following strong recognition from readers across the global confectionery industry.
Congratulations

Tanis Wins International Confectionery Machine of the Year Award

At the 2025 International Confectionery Readers Awards, Tanis’ Candy Conditioning Rooms have been named Machine of the Year, following strong recognition from readers across the global confectionery industry.
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AAK’s ILLEXAO® EN 10 SG is Named Ingredient of the Year

At the 2025 International Confectionery Readers Awards, AAK’s ILLEXAO® EN 10 SG has been named Ingredient of the Year, following strong support from readers across the global confectionery community.
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