Trade visitor definition

The trade character of ISM is fundamental to the success of this event. Therefore, qualifications as a trade visitor must be provided when entering ISM.

The following trade visitors are admitted

Buyers of the following retail and wholesale

Confectionery, food and beverage wholesale, import and purchasing associations
Trade chains and their regional branches
Filling stations-chains - central/local administration
Hypermarkets
Suppliers for foodservice
Retail confectionery trade
Pastry shops, cafés, bakeries, confectioneries
Cash & carry operations
Bakery requirement wholesale
Health food wholesalers
Drugstore chains
Department stores
Online-food retailers
Vending machine operators
Licensor
Nutrition scientists
Food chemists
Producers of sweets and snacks according to the list of products

If you have a Business Ticket, it will also serve to identify you as a trade visitor.

Admission restrictions

You want to bring children along?

Children over the age of 12 are admitted only when accompanied by adults and in possession of a valid admission ticket.

Children below the age of 12 are not admitted.

Infants up to the age of one year may be brought to the fair if they are carried. Baby carriages are not permitted for safety reasons (danger of tripping).

Please note our rules!

Kindergarten ISM

The kindergarten will remain closed for ISM 2023.

Suitcase regulation

Guests with trade visitor tickets are not allowed to bring suitcases, trolleys or backpacks onto the trade fair grounds. These have to be deposited at the cloak room for free. Large empty bags are to be left at the cloak room as well. Briefcases, handbags and pilot suitcases in standard carry-on sizes (approx. 55x40x20 cm) are permitted.

Carriage of dogs and other pets

It is prohibited to bring dogs and other pets to our fair grounds.

Trade visitor definition

The following trade visitors are admitted

Admission restrictions

Thank you for your understanding.