ISM Cologne 2026

ISM - the international meeting point for those who love sweets and snacks! Experience the industries in all their variety: from timeless classics to innovative products with real added value. Use the trade fair to make your product range future-proof, to connect with international manufacturers - and discover the trends that will shape the market tomorrow, today.

Session titles:

1. What's next in snacks? Global product launches & innovation ideas for 2026
2. 2026 Global Consumer Trends: What's Next for Snack Consumers

Session descriptions:

1. From GLP-1, high-protein to functional claims, the global snacks landscape is evolving fast. This session reveals key insights from our 2025 tracking of product launches across 32 countries—spotlighting standout innovations and recurring ingredient trends. And what role does sustainability play in shaping these choices? We’ll share fresh consumer survey findings, market forecasts through 2030, and ideas to fuel 2026 innovation pipelines. Discover what’s driving demand, how preferences are shifting, and where the biggest opportunities lie next.
2. Euromonitor’s 2026 Global Consumer Trends Comfort Zone, Fiercely Unfiltered, Rewired Wellness, and Next Asian Wave are reshaping snack consumption. Stress and economic uncertainty drive demand for comforting, simple snacks with natural ingredients. Radical self-expression fuels personalized flavors and bold packaging. Wellness goes high-tech, creating opportunities for functional snacks with clinically backed benefits. Meanwhile, East Asian brands set new standards for affordability and digital-first engagement, influencing global snack innovation.

Date and time of all Euromonitor sessions:

1. 1 February 2026, 10:30–11:00 CET and 2 February 2026, 10:00–10:30 CET
2. 3 February 2026, 10:30–11:00 CET and 4 February 2026, 10:00–10:30 CET

Name and title of all speakers involved:

1. Manuel Leckel, Senior Sales Consultant
2. Linda Lichtmess, Consultant