ISM 2027

Prodeca - Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food is organising the participation of Catalan companies at the ISM trade fair, to be held in Cologne (Germany) from 31 January to 3 February 2027. 

FAIR DETAILS

ISM is the world's largest trade fair for confectionery and snacks. Each year it brings the international sector together to present the latest trends and new products.

Exhibitors include manufacturers and distributors of chocolate, confectionery, pastries, biscuits, aperitif products and fruit and vegetable snacks, among others. Visitors include retail and wholesale confectionery buyers and food and beverage importers, supermarkets, catering, restaurants, food service suppliers, pastry shops, cash & carry operators, chains, online platforms and vending operators, among others, both regional and international.

Previous edition figures (2026)

• Exhibitors:+1,600 from 72 countries
• Visitors:+32,500 from 140 countries

ISM website

STAND ORGANISATION

Companies interested in taking part in ISM 2027 can choose from the following options: 

• Individual stand of approximately 12 m², including:
  • Individual storage
  • 1 table
  • 4 chairs
  • 1 counter
  • 1 stool
  • Product display area (shelving or display case, subject to final design)
  • Graphics (company logo and image)

The basic stand decoration will be uniform for all companies. Within their own space, each exhibitor may use other promotional materials (vinyls, roll-ups, signage, etc.), provided they do not alter the overall appearance of the stand and are attached rather than nailed. Exhibitors must inform Prodeca in advance and cover the cost of installation work.

• Espai Catalunya (shared, open-plan), including: 
  • 1 counter
  • 1 stool
  • 1 display case 
  • Graphics (company logo and image)

The space will have a shared meeting area and storage.

Any company requiring additional furniture or services not included in the terms of the call must inform Prodeca well in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made for both space and electrical supply. Prodeca can provide a price list for additional furniture rental and electrical items (fridges, freezers, etc.) to companies that request it. In all cases, the cost of extras is always borne by the exhibiting company.

If a company brings furniture or electrical items that have not been notified to Prodeca in advance, and these cause problems for the stand construction and/or other participating companies, they will have to be removed.

All participating companies will be included in the fair catalogue.

PARTICIPATION COST AND CONDITIONS

• Individual 12 m² stand: €5,100 + VAT
• Espai Catalunya (shared): €1,450 + VAT

Companies interested in taking part must complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca together with payment or proof of payment of the registration fee.

Companies wishing to apply for a corner stand may do so by ticking the box on the registration form and paying an additional cost of €300, invoiced once allocated following the draw that determines company locations.

Registrations will be accepted until the space contracted for this fair is filled. The acceptance criterion is Prodeca's general rule: order of arrival of registrations.

Prodeca staff assigned to organising the stand will support exhibitors before and during the fair.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PAYMENT

• Application deadline: 15 September 2026.
• Registration fee: €1,450 + 21% VAT (€1,754.50)

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted the registration form within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee.

The remaining balance must be paid once the second invoice is issued, before 2 October 2026. For this payment, the invoice number must be stated as the transfer reference.

Once admitted, if a company withdraws from participation it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. The organisers reserve the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

• Transport of samples is borne by the exhibiting company.

Should companies require it, Prodeca can advise on arranging the shipment of samples.