Food & Beverage Retail

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 31, 2026 - Koelnmesse will rename ProSweets Cologne to ISM Manufacturing starting in 2027, positioning the supplier and production-side trade fair more tightly under the ISM brand family. The move consolidates ISM, the new ISM Ingredients format launching in 2026, and the future ISM Manufacturing into a single, unified architecture intended to represent the full sweets and snacks value chain in Cologne. For exhibitors and trade visitors, the rebranding is framed around clearer orientation, more efficient planning, and stronger networking across raw materials, production technology, packaging, and finished product stakeholders.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 31, 2026 - ISM 2026 is positioning itself as a central business platform for the global sweets and snacks industry by bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers from across international markets at the beginning of February in Cologne. Taking place from February 1 to 4, 2026, the event is designed to support deal-making, partnership development, and long-term market orientation in a sector facing shifting consumer expectations and growing innovation pressure. By forming an expanded trade fair alliance with ProSweets Cologne and the newly launched ISM Ingredients, the event covers the entire value chain, from raw materials and processing to finished products and retail execution.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 24, 2026 - PEZ outlined its product strategy for the new year by introducing a combination of flavor innovation and an expanded licensed dispenser lineup aimed at strengthening its position in impulse retail and collectible confectionery. Alongside a new super-sour candy concept, the company is rolling out a broad range of character dispensers tied to globally recognized entertainment franchises. The initiative reflects PEZ's focus on high-turnover checkout products, strong brand recognition, and sustained engagement with both younger consumers and long-time collectors across European retail markets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 24, 2026 - Pulse Protein expanded its functional nutrition portfolio with the launch of a new range of vegan protein sparkling waters, positioning the product as a clean-label, everyday beverage for health-conscious consumers beyond traditional sports nutrition audiences. Designed to combine hydration, plant-based protein, and minimal ingredients, the new drinks targeted growing demand for functional beverages that fit seamlessly into daily routines while avoiding sugar, artificial sweeteners, and unnecessary additives. For retailers and distributors, the launch signaled a shift toward broader, lifestyle-driven protein consumption with strong relevance for premium and wellness-oriented channels.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Germany's service economy is facing its sharpest increase in corporate insolvencies in more than a decade, with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses bearing a disproportionate share of the pain. In response to new 2025 insolvency figures from Creditreform, the Denkfabrik Zukunft der Gastwelt (DZG) is urging the Bundesrat to pass the Tax Amendment Act unchanged, including the reintroduction of the reduced 7% VAT rate on food, to stabilise one of the country's largest employment sectors.

Insolvency spike exposes deeper structural stress in services

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 07, 2025 – Greek manufacturer Stohos Foods will present a refreshed frozen Greek street food and fried chicken portfolio at Anuga 2025 (Hall 4.2, Stand A31), targeting foodservice distributors, quick-service brands, and convenience retail looking for scalable, ready-to-cook SKUs. The exhibitor’s 2025 catalogues span gyros, meze, burgers, bakery and poultry platforms designed to standardize taste and throughput across multi-unit operations. (Instagram)

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 07, 2025 – Greek confectioner Chrisanthidis Delights will showcase a broad dessert portfolio at Anuga 2025 (Hall 3.2, Stand A70), positioning classic Mediterranean patisserie alongside on-trend cakes and cheesecakes for international retail and foodservice buyers. The line spans syruped phyllo specialties, layered cakes, and modern parfait-style desserts—an assortment aimed at category managers seeking premium taste with consistent execution across channels.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Anuga Frozen Food, the world’s largest trade fair for the frozen food sector, is set to mark a record year in Cologne this October with over 650 exhibitors, 93 percent of whom are international. The strong global presence, coupled with expanded exhibition space and high-profile industry awards, underscores the event’s strategic importance for manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers shaping the future of frozen food.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Anuga Fine Food 2025 has opened in Cologne as the largest edition in its history, bringing together over 4,300 exhibitors and 135 group stands. The trade fair highlights how delicatessen, gourmet, and premium food products are shaping global markets, with strong international representation and a growing emphasis on health-conscious and luxury-driven offerings.

Record-Breaking Participation Across Global Food Leaders
The event features established brands including Altunkaya, Calvo, Develey, Saclà, La Molisana, Pietro Coricelli, and PT. Indofood, alongside new participants such as Antonio Viani, Nisshin, Samyang, and Reina Group. International pavilions from China, France, Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey, the USA, and newcomers like Malta, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria demonstrate the fair’s global scope.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Koelnmesse and IFEMA MADRID are set to reshape the European food and beverage exhibition landscape with the launch of Anuga Select Ibérica, a new trade fair debuting in Madrid from February 16–18, 2027. The partnership aims to consolidate Spain and Portugal’s role as growth hubs for the global food industry while strengthening trade flows between Europe, Latin America, and North Africa.

Strategic Expansion of the Anuga Brand

Anuga Select Ibérica represents the next evolution of IFEMA MADRID’s Meat Attraction and InterSICOP (rebranded as Bake & Ice Attraction). By merging these formats under the globally recognized Anuga umbrella, the new event expands beyond meat and bakery to cover additional food and beverage sectors. This integrated platform positions Madrid as a central hub for innovation, networking, and international trade.