Shanghai International Processing and Packaging Exhibition

The three-day 2026 Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition Joint Show (ProPak China & FoodPack China) successfully concluded on June 17 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). On this occasion, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all exhibiting companies, professional visitors, and industry partners. We appreciate the strong support and collaborative efforts of everyone involved, which have contributed to the resounding success of this year’s event.

This joint exhibition was co-organized by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd., China Packaging and Food Machinery Co., Ltd., and the China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association. It was held in conjunction with Intex’s Health Ingredients & Food Additives Expo, Health Nutrition Expo, and Starch Expo, covering a total exhibition area of 200,000 square meters. The event brought together 2,345 renowned enterprises, representing countries and regions including the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Russia, France, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, Norway, Portugal, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and China.

Over the three-day period, the exhibition welcomed a total of 64,237 professional visitors, an increase of 8.48% compared to 2025. Among them, overseas visitors numbered 11,512, spanning 159 countries and regions, thereby underscoring the exhibition’s prominent position and brand influence within the global processing and packaging industries.

A stellar lineup of industry leaders forms a robust industrial ecosystem, while specialized zones unlock new chapters in intelligent manufacturing

This edition of the joint show proudly featured international pavilions from Italy, Germany, North America, Japan, and other countries. Leading global brands such as AETNA, IGUS, ERIEZ, TOMRA, UCIMA, VALCO, WOLF, Anritsu, Biperd, Kawasaki, Dahe, Daiwa, Fuji, Gruik, Furukawa, Langnuo, Mettler Toledo, Omron, Paikrafte, Nikko General, Ishida, Stäubli, Shikoku, Xuenuo, and Yuso gathered on-site, showcasing cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies along with innovative solutions from around the world.

Meanwhile, numerous leading domestic enterprises—including Atom, Elite, Baiyueda, Benyou, Belst, Bihai, Chuanda, Daisen, Dingtai Sheng, Gou’erqi, Hualian Machinery, Huasheng Control, Huituo, Haikejia, Canaan, Jinding, JinHong, Jinrongxiang, Kedi, Koreton, Langrui, Lügong, Maitewei, Nanchi, Ousu, Puli Sheng, Puling Xingyun, Peiyu, Rifoo, Ruitai, Songchuan Yuanyi, Taiyi, Tom, Tianzhiye, Tianyu Weiye, Xitaike, Komatsu, Xiaojin, Yihe, Yilong, Yujie, Yusheng, Yuedong, Zhiyan, Zhonglian Puhui, Zhongbao, Zhongsha, and Zhongya—have also showcased a wide array of intelligent production lines and cutting-edge technologies. Renowned domestic and international companies are competing on the same stage, comprehensively highlighting the robust scientific and technological prowess of the processing and packaging industry.

In addition, the exhibition has organized specialized thematic zones tailored to downstream production scenarios, including “Robotics and Automation,” “Daily Chemical Processing and Packaging,” “Fermentation Technologies and Equipment,” “Packaging Materials and Containers,” and “Prepared Food Processing and Packaging.” These zones precisely address the key pain points of various industries, featuring concentrated displays of advanced technologies and innovative solutions such as AI-powered visual inspection systems, AGV-based circular warehousing systems, emulsification and homogenization machines, functional films, and biodegradable materials. Centered around scenario-based presentations, each zone integrates smart technologies into real-world production settings, providing manufacturing enterprises with practical, end-to-end implementation pathways for automating and智能化 upgrading their production lines.

Domestic and international buyers flock to the event, sparking a wave of lively on-site negotiations

This premier gathering of the processing and packaging industry has attracted a high caliber of buyers from diverse sectors, including food, beverages, daily chemicals, pharmaceuticals, home appliances, and e‑commerce. In the food and confectionery segments, industry giants such as Aisen Meat, Glico, Hormel, Cargill China, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Merlin, General Mills, Uni-President, Weilong, Guanshengyuan, Orion, Huawei Heng, Wrigley, Nissin, Shanghaojia, and Xizhilang were all present. In the seasonings and dairy categories, well-known brands like Haitian, Kikkoman, Taishile, Lee Kum Kee, McCormick, Beingmate, Bright Dairy, Wyeth, Nestlé, Weiquan, Yili, and Meiji actively participated. Meanwhile, in the alcoholic beverages and soft drinks sector, leading producers such as Wahaha, Pepsi, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, China Resources Snow Beer, Beibingyang, and Nongfu Spring also attended for business discussions.

Notably, the exhibition also brought together leading daily chemical companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, L’Oréal, Shanghai Jahwa, Meijiajing, and Unicharm; major home appliance and 3C players including ABB, Canon, Ricoh International, Siemens, Huawei, and Panasonic; prominent representatives from the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields like Sinopharm, Harbin Pharmaceutical, Herbalife, Tongrentang, Bloomage Biotechnology, Xiuzheng Pharmaceutical, and Abbott; as well as e‑commerce and logistics leaders including Alibaba, SF Express, Dingdong Maicai, Hema Fresh, Tmall, Shentong, Kuayue Express, , Best Express, and Debon Logistics. The atmosphere at the exhibition was vibrant, with buyers and exhibitors engaging in in-depth exchanges and actively exploring collaborative opportunities, fully demonstrating the strong momentum of supply-demand connectivity and synergistic progress across the entire industrial chain.

15 Forums Highlight Industry Opportunities, Exploring New Development Paths from Multiple Perspectives

This year’s exhibition has partnered with the China Industrial Cooperation Association, China Industrial News, the National Food Machinery Quality Inspection and Testing Center, the Pre‑Made Dishes Specialized Committee of the National Agricultural Product Processing Industry Science and Technology Innovation Alliance, the Plant‑Based Foods Branch of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Light Industrial Products and Foodstuffs, the China Food Fermentation Industry Research Institute, the Shanghai Packaging Technology Association, the Shanghai Beverage Industry Association, the Shanghai Daily Chemicals Industry Association, the Shanghai Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association, the Shanghai Instrumentation Society, the Shanghai Instrumentation Research Institute, the Nanjing Zhonglian Central Kitchen Research Institute, the iRIC International Joint Innovation Center for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Zhibo Digital, the Pet Industry New Venture Capital Academy, FoodPartner Network, and other specialized organizations, to host 15 industry summits and thematic forums.

Immersive Interactive Experiences Take Center Stage, Business Matching Facilitates Efficient Customer Acquisition

The exhibition features a series of themed activities, including the “Asia‑Pacific Packaging Design Showcase,” the “Super Factory Case Study Exhibition,” “AI‑Robot Smart Interaction,” and the “Revitalized Domestic Daily Chemicals Experience.” Centered on key themes such as innovative packaging design, intelligent equipment technologies, advanced manufacturing, and supply‑chain collaboration, these initiatives enable visitors to appreciate the allure of smart technologies through engaging, interactive experiences—transforming their exhibition journey from simply viewing products to immersively exploring manufacturing processes and ultimately enjoying finished goods.