Meet CAPOL at ISM Ingredients

Networked trade fairs: ISM and ISM Ingredients (ProSweets)

ISM, the world’s leading trade fair for sweets and snacks, together with the supplier trade fairs ISM Ingredients and ISM Manufacturing (formerly ProSweets Cologne), forms a central platform for the industry year after year.

As an exhibitor at ISM Ingredients, we regularly demonstrate that ingredients are much more than raw materials. Our presence reflects our commitment to providing manufacturers with high-quality products, holistic solutions, and expert consulting that helps them succeed in today’s competitive consumer markets.

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Trends that are here to stay: natural, sustainable, indulgent

Consumer expectations in confectionery continue to evolve.  Indulgence and enjoyment remain at the heart of confectionery – but  aspects such as health, sustainability, and transparency (Clean Label) have become key purchasing criteria.

CAPOL supports confectionery manufacturers respond to these market trends with the right flavors, coloring solutions, and surface finishing concepts, and to translate them into production-ready products and technically feasible processes. At the trade fair, we regularly showcase solutions that align with the industry’s key megatrends:

• Clean Label & Naturalness: Consumers pay closer attention to ingredient lists than ever before. We offer declaration-friendly polishing, glazing, and anti-sticking agent options, avoiding ingredients that may not be desired ("free from"), as well as natural flavors and food colors.
• Vegan & Plant-Based: The market for plant-based alternatives is growing – including vegan fruit gummies and alternative chocolate products. CAPOL presents a broad portfolio of vegan glazing and anti-sticking agents, along with dipping bath solutions that deliver quality and visual appeal without any animal-derived ingredients.
• Sensory Excellence: Appearance, texture, and taste must work together perfectly. With VIVAPIGMENTS®, we show how natural color pigments remain vibrant and stable, even in demanding applications, thanks to innovative technology.

Technology meets tradition

For decades, CAPOL has stood for innovation in surface treatment. What began with pioneering products such as CAPOL® 254N has grown into a comprehensive portfolio of over 250 solutions – from glazing and sealing agents to machinery release agents and encapsulated acids and natural colors. In 2025, we further strengthened our capabilities by expanding our flavor platform through the acquisition of the tradition-rich German flavor house Curt Georgi and the US-based specialist in organic and natural flavors, Blue Pacific Flavors.

At ISM Ingredients, we invite you to discover both our proven portfolio and our latest developments, always supported by strong technical consulting expertise. We understand our customers' complex manufacturing processes and help to make production workflows more efficient – for example through shorter drying times or optimized dosages.

Shaping the future together

Whether you are reformulating existing products, looking for organic-certified ingredients, or developing a completely new product concept – ISM, ISM Ingredients, and ISM Manufacturing (formerly ProSweets Cologne) are the ideal setting to start new collaborations and joint projects.

We warmly invite all industry friends, partners, and interested visitors to meet us in Cologne, Germany!