Shanghai Hosts International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition

Shanghai recently witnessed the grand opening of the International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition, also known as ProPak China 2024. Co-organized by the China Food Industry Association, Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Koelnmesse China Ltd., the exhibition served as a significant showcase for advancements in the food processing industry.

Exhibition Scale and Participant Diversity

Spanning across a total exhibition area of 120,000 square meters, the event attracted 1,290 domestic and international companies from 32 countries and regions. Compared to the previous edition, the number of exhibitors grew by 27%, reflecting the ongoing prosperity of the food processing machinery industry and the expanding global market.

Extensive Range of Products

The exhibition showcased the latest technologies and products in various fields, including packaging machinery, food processing equipment, liquid processing devices, weighing and metering equipment, printing and labeling technology, packaging materials and products, and intelligent equipment. Additionally, solutions for e-commerce logistics packaging, material distribution, and warehousing were also presented, providing a one-stop processing and packaging service for industries such as food, beverages, dairy, daily chemicals, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

Robust Visitor Turnout

Over the three days of the exhibition, it welcomed 183,713 professional visitors from 60 countries and regions, representing a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and marking a record high. This not only underscored the exhibition's international influence but also highlighted the robust demand and promising market prospects for food processing machinery.

Industry Synergy

The exhibition also synced with concurrent events such as health ingredients, food additives, health nutrition, and starch industry exhibitions, fostering collaboration between upstream and downstream industries in food processing, health, packaging machinery, packaging materials, and packaging products. This cross-industry cooperation and exchange provided a superb platform for professional visitors and buyers from the manufacturing sector to source and network.

Conclusion

As a significant showcase for the food processing industry, the Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition has not only facilitated exchanges and cooperation between domestic and international companies but also driven technological innovation and application development in the sector. With the continuous expansion of the global food market and increasing consumer demand for food safety and quality, the food processing machinery industry is poised to embrace numerous development opportunities and challenges.