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SHANGHAI, CHINA – June 12, 2026 — FoodPack China, officially known as the Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition, is set to host its 26th edition on June 15, 2026, in Shanghai, China. This premier annual trade fair stands as a crucial gathering point for the global food processing and packaging industry, offering an unparalleled platform for exploring the latest technologies, innovative solutions, and emerging industry trends.
Since its inception in 2001, FoodPack China has consistently grown in scale and influence, solidifying its position as one of Asia's leading trade fairs. The 2026 event, restricted to trade visitors to ensure high-quality dialogue and targeted networking, is projected to span an exhibition area of approximately 180,000 to 200,000 square meters. It is anticipated to attract over 2,500 exhibitors and more than 120,000 professional visitors from approximately 135 countries and regions.
A key highlight of FoodPack China's comprehensive offering is its strategic co-location with ProPak China since 2019, alongside other major exhibitions such as Hi & Fi Asia-China, Healthplex Expo (HNC), and Starch Expo. This integrated platform creates a holistic industrial ecosystem, covering the entire supply chain from raw ingredients and processing to final packaging and distribution, providing a one-stop solution for sourcing and partnership.
Driving Innovation Across Core Exhibit Sectors
The exhibition floor will be meticulously organized into two primary sectors, showcasing the breadth and depth of industry advancements:
- Food Processing Equipment & Technology: This sector will feature a comprehensive array of machinery and technologies for diverse food industries, including beer and beverage production, fruit and vegetable processing, pastry and leisure food manufacturing, meat processing, dairy processing, and more. Exhibits will emphasize hygienic design, advanced automation, and technologies for mixing, blending, sterilization, filling, pasteurization, weighing, inspection, and wrapping.
- Packaging Machinery, Materials & Smart Solutions: This segment will highlight state-of-the-art packaging machinery for liquids, powders, and solids, alongside innovative packaging materials such as biodegradable options. It will encompass aseptic beverage packaging, solutions for convenience products, packaging design, printing technologies, and inspection systems. A significant focus will be placed on smart packaging and manufacturing, including industrial robots for palletizing and transport, intelligent warehousing, logistics systems, and software solutions aimed at optimizing production processes and sustainability.
A Global Hub for Industry Professionals
FoodPack China targets a professional audience, including global suppliers, buyers, manufacturers, distributors, and industry professionals across the entire food and beverage production chain. The event offers a rich program beyond the exhibition floor, featuring technical seminars, innovation forums, and business matchmaking sessions. Key industry conferences will delve into critical topics such as food safety standards, AI-driven manufacturing, sustainable packaging trends, automation technologies, and future developments in food production. Live demonstrations of cutting-edge machinery and technologies will underscore innovation, safety, and integrated processing-to-packaging systems.
Jointly organized by the China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association (CFPMA) and China National Packaging and Food Machinery Co., Ltd. (CPFMC), with the cooperation of Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., FoodPack China benefits from extensive sectoral knowledge and global event management expertise. This collaboration ensures a credible and operationally excellent event, promoting China's pivotal role as a hub for global food equipment manufacturing and export.
FoodPack China offers a compelling value proposition for international exhibitors and professional buyers. It serves as an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a vast network of global industry professionals, strengthen business partnerships, expand sourcing networks, and benchmark technologies. Attendees can explore turnkey lines, discuss customization, and ultimately drive efficiency, food safety, and operational sustainability within their operations.
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About FoodPack China
FoodPack China, officially the Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition, is a premier annual trade fair launched in 2001, with the 2026 edition marking its 26th session. It serves as a crucial gathering point for the global food processing and packaging industry, providing a specialized platform to explore the latest technologies, innovative solutions, and emerging trends. Co-located with ProPak China and other major exhibitions, it forms a comprehensive industrial ecosystem covering the entire supply chain. Attracting thousands of exhibitors and professional visitors from around the world, FoodPack China solidifies its position as one of Asia's leading trade fairs.
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