Döhler will introduce ingredient solutions for confectionery and snacks at ISM Ingredients 2026

Döhler presents its ingredients across a broad range of applications – from biscuits, chocolate bars and pralines to gums and jellies, cereal and protein bars, freeze-dried fruits and ice cream. The concepts will demonstrate how different textures, flavor profiles and visual effects can be used purposefully to create distinctive products and elevate the consumer experience.

Innovations aligned with key market trends

The ingredient solutions support several key aspects of modern product development. In terms of Multi-Sensory Experiences, the focus is on enjoyment with all senses, enabled by authentic flavors, vibrant colors and balanced textures. Döhler will highlight options to improve performance nutrition, for example through functional ingredients or selected plant-based components. In addition, Döhler presents solutions in the field of Sustainability, including plant-based alternatives to animal-derived raw materials, as well as concepts designed to reduce or replace ingredients that are subject to strong price and availability fluctuations.

Döhler will present fruit-based sweeteners for fruit gums as well as other solutions for a wide variety of applications (Source: Döhler)

Clean label, plant-based concepts and sugar reduction

Döhler relies on natural products that consumers recognize and trust, while also delivering functional benefits. These enable shorter, more understandable ingredient lists that support clean-label positioning. Solutions include plant-based proteins for bar applications, cocoa alternatives for bakery and chocolate products, as well as plant-based milk alternatives for chocolates. Fruit-based sweetening solutions for fruit gums and further applications complement the portfolio and open up diverse opportunities for sugar reduction – while maintaining an enjoyable taste and sensory profile.

In addition, nut and seed pastes, flavors and inclusions enhance sensory enjoyment and product individuality, creating clear added value for consumers and helping brands stand out at the point of sale.

Tangible added value for sweets and snacks manufacturers

The product and concept solutions are also designed to support manufacturers in strengthening planning reliability. This includes approaches that support cost and supply stability for formulations that traditionally rely on raw materials with fluctuating market conditions, such as cocoa or vanilla – for example through suitable alternatives or smart combinations with complementary, cost-efficient ingredients.

Visitors to the trade fair stand benefit from consultation tailored to their specific requirements, market conditions and target groups. The Döhler team collaborates with customers to develop solutions that translate current trends and evolving consumer expectations into successful product concepts. ISM Ingredients provides a central platform for exchanging ideas with existing and new customers and for initiating joint projects.

ISM Ingredients 2026 will take place from February 1–4, 2026 at the Cologne Exhibition Center, Hall 10.1, in Cologne, Germany. It runs concurrently with ISM and ProSweets Cologne.