Editor's Spotlight: Cadbury set to la unch vegan chocolate bar, as trend steals t he show at ISM2020

Cadbury set to launch vegan chocolate bar, as trend steals the show at ISM2020

Arriving on the back of ‘Veganuary’, impassioned speeches on veganism by Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix, and a raft of new plant-based launches, companies promoting healthy alternatives became this year’s trendsetters at ProSweets Cologne. Read more

ISM 2020 weathers coronavirus scare to make its 50th edition a sweet affair

One of the world’s largest sweets and snacks fair sees record number of exhibitors and sets consumer trends for the year, while Brazil increases its presence on international stage. Read more

Katjes announces new climate-neutral initiative at ISM2020

German confectionery giant announces voluntary sustainability programme with CO2 reduction and offsetting in line with Kyoto Protocol. Read more

Cémoi CEO Poirrier wins ISM2020 Award as trade fair celebrates new confectionery innovations

Patrick Poirrier, CEO of independent French chocolatier, Cémoi, was this year’s recipient of the ISM Award, as Cologne-based trade fair for sweets and snacks celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Poirrier is the first French national to win the accolade. Read more

Barry Callebaut underscores dairy-free with new 'M_lk Chocolate' range

Group launches 'M_lk Chocolate' at ISM2020 in Cologne, as part of a new 'Plant Craft' range that spans chocolate, cocoa, nut products, fillings and decorations. Chief innovation officer Pablo Perversi and marketing VP Bas Smit talk exclusively to CN about the dairy-free and vegan trends. Read more