01 Oct 2026

3 Days. 40 Countries. Endless Sweets and Snacks Sourcing at ISM Middle East 2026

3 Days. 40 Countries. Endless Sweets and Snacks Sourcing at ISM Middle East 2026

Building a modern sweets and snacks portfolio isn't just about stocking shelves, it’s about balancing high-margin impulse wins with long-term category growth. Whether you are looking for functional wellness formulations, viral visual treats, or elevated regional classics, securing the right manufacturing partner is where your bottom line begins.

From 3-5 November, ISM Middle East 2026 brings together the entire global sweets and snacks ecosystem in Dubai. Across 40+ country showcases, you can compare every crucial sourcing variable: origin, scale, packaging innovation, and price point all under one roof.

Ready to map out your visit? Here is an executive preview of the flagship country pavilions and game-changing brands you simply cannot afford to miss.

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CHINA: RAPID FORMAT INNOVATION MEETS SCALABLE PRODUCTION

Broad pipelines of viral novelty candy, plant-based jellies, and high-volume impulse formats.

GUANGDONG XINLE FOODS CO., LTD.

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SUGAR-FREE MINTS AND FUNCTIONAL SWEETS

A global leader in better-for-you confectionery, showcasing DOSFARM sugar-free mints, Vitamin C tablets, and functional gummies.

BEIJING MADAJIE FOOD CO., LTD.

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HERITAGE CONFECTIONERY & TRADITIONAL CRISPY SWEETS

One of China’s premier legacy confectioners, featuring award-winning traditional prawn-shaped crispy candy, peanut nougats, and modern jelly snacks

Shantou Sweetcube Candy Toys Limited

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NOVELTY CANDY TOYS & SURPRISE PACKAGING

A market leader in high-margin impulse retail, showcasing interactive toy-candy combinations, spray candies, and licensed novelty play concepts

GERMANY: GOLD STANDARD QUALITY & PRECISION SWEETS

POWERMINTS GMBH

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SUGAR-FREE COMPASS MINTS & FUNCTIONAL POCKET FRESHNESS

Masters of high-margin checkout freshness, showcasing Compass Mints sleek tin-packaged sugar-free mints, fruit-infused varieties, and functional energy mints.

SANOTACT GMBH

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DEXTROSE ENERGY & FUNCTIONAL HEALTH SWEETS

Health-focused confectionery featuring intact dextrose candies, functional throat lozenges, and vitamin-enriched chewable supplements for modern trade and pharmacy channels.

TÜRKIYE: MASS MANUFACTURING POWER MEETS HERITAGE MASTER-CRAFT

LOKUM ATOLYESI

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MODERNISED TURKISH DELIGHT & HERITAGE GIFTING

Elevating traditional Turkish Delight (Lokum) for global markets with hazelnut creams, premium pistachios, and sleek luxury retail packaging.

CEREMONY GIDA

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SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUMS & POCKET-FRESHNESS GUMMIES

Modern impulse innovator presenting its 7 Stick lineup of sugar-free, aspartame-free chewing gums and soft gummies built for high-margin checkout placement.

SPAIN: HERITAGE TURRÓN, GOURMET SAVOURY AND CLEAN-LABEL

DELAVIUDA CONFECTIONERY GROUP

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AUTHENTIC SPANISH TURRÓN, MARZIPAN & ALMOND SNACK BARS

World-renowned heritage confectioner featuring iconic Delaviuda and El Almendro almond Turrón, artisanal marzipans, and modern health-focused snack bars for luxury gifting and seasonal retail.

LA FLOR BURGALESA (FLORBÚ)

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NO-ADDED-SUGAR BISCUITS & HIGH-FIBER WAFERS

Better-for-you bakery specialists offering Florbú no-added-sugarwholemeal biscuits, high-fiber breakfast cookies, and light cream-filled wafers built for health-conscious consumers.

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Claim your complimentary trade pass and join us at ISM Middle East, taking place from 3-5 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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