If there is one clear takeaway message from the time spanning from December 2019 until today, it’s that there isn’t a clear replacement for in-person connections. While we have proven that we’re adept at adapting when necessary, a Zoom call lacks the nuances and potential insights we can get from in-person meetings.
Japan’s borders remain closed to international arrivals.
February 7, 2022
Japan's borders have been closed to all new foreign arrivals since November 2021, making it difficult for ISM Japan’s international visitors, exhibitors and partners to attend.
Over the past few months, after nearly two years of disruption, I've been getting back into the saddle, visiting with the industry across the many pathways I carve through the course of my work.
Koelnmesse announced the name change at this year’s yummex, held Nov. 7-9 in Dubai.
November 15, 2021
At this year's event, more than 230 exhibitors from 37 countries presented their products and services on more exhibition space than at the previous trade fair in 2019.
SNAXPO21, taking place August 22–24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will offer multiple opportunities for snack industry leaders to explore emerging flavor innovations as part of the in-person event’s broad scope of business opportunities. SNAXPO, produced by SNAC International, is the most-comprehensive event completely dedicated to the snack industry.
Both trade fairs seeing global participation after COVID-19 prompted cancelation of 2021 events.
May 27, 2021
Organizers for ISM 2022 say registration hasn’t matched 2020 levels, but they’re already receiving a good response for the next edition of the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, slated for Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
Organizers for ProSweets Cologne say preparations for the 2022 event are underway, but in the meantime, they’re launching a new digital product and trend campaign.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced it has extended the deadline for booth cancellations for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo from Jan. 31 to April 2.