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Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, following the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow.   How would you sum up this year’s ISM? We set high expectations for ourselves at this year’s ISM, and I’m pleased to say that those expectations were met. Following the one-time postponement of ISM in 2023, this year saw 1,427 companies from 74 countries—12% more exhibitors than last year—showcasing the latest trends and products, marking …

Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, ahead of the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow.   What are your expectations for this edition of ISM? ISM offers the industry the opportunity to look beyond current challenges and focus instead on finding solutions, discussing ideas and getting inspiration – all that from 90,000 square metres of exhibition space! It’s here that market-leaders and smaller players alike come together to …

Gama spoke to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology of Koelnmesse GmbH, ahead of the 50th anniversary edition of ISM.   What are your expectations for this 50th edition of ISM? Of course, we are looking forward to a great event. ISM is again very well positioned this year. With more than 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries, we were able to increase the number of exhibitors in our anniversary year …

Gama spoke to Dietmar Eiden, Vice President Kolnmesse GmbH, following the latest edition of ISM in Cologne. How many staff does it take to make ISM possible? There is a core team of people from different departments who work for ISM year round. When ISM draws nearer more and more people are involved to organise the show itself, the ticketing, the services, security, parking, delivery etc. In the end a …