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Lab5 by ISM

Lab5 by ISM at Halle 10.1

ProSweets Cologne, the world’s only supplier trade fair for the industry, took place together with the leading international confectionery trade fair ISM. To further expand the synergies between the two trade fairs, Lab5 by ISM focused on innovations, trend snacks, start-ups, scale-ups and manufacturers in 2026 and was positioned in a dedicated exhibition area.

More focus +++ more synergies +++ more business

The close proximity to the Raw Materials & Ingredients and Packaging sections of ProSweets Cologne created ideal conditions for effective networking with the supplier industry. Visitors were able to track all process steps seamlessly, from raw material procurement through to final packaging. This increased transparency and opened up new business opportunities – particularly due to the conscious focus on more sustainable packaging and ingredients.

Lab5 by ISM combined networking with innovation and proved to be the ideal place for initiating trailblazing cooperations. Creative minds met established brands here and laid the foundation for future business relationships. The exhibition space of Lab5 by ISM was not only a stage for presenting new products, but also a driver of ideas and trends that shaped the sweets and snacks industry.

Visiting Lab5 by ISM offered numerous advantages for aspiring talents – from expanding their professional networks to gaining direct access to industry knowledge and management strategies. Lab5 by ISM was not just an exhibition space, but a central point of contact for everyone seeking professional inspiration and new business challenges during Sweet Week.