Overview: Press Releases
Record Numbers in Cairo: Food Africa and pacprocess MEA Delight Exhibitors and Visitors
17.12.2025
More companies than ever before: interpack alliance trade fair duo demonstrates market leadership for Africa and the Middle East There was much to celebrate, new courses set for the future, and above all, numerous business deals and contacts that had an immediate impact on the market.
swop 2025 Concludes 10th Anniversary Edition with Record Success – Setting the Stage for interpack China 2026
16.12.2025
The Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) successfully concluded its anniversary edition on November 27, 2025. The event marked a decade of rapid growth and laid the foundation for the launch of interpack China in 2026. Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), swop 2025 brought together 950 exhibitors and welcomed 43,090 trade visitors from 122 countries and regions.
New name and clear direction for a growth region: pacprocess MEA to become interpack MEA
09.12.2025
pacprocess MEA will be known as interpack MEA in future and will continue to expand its role within the interpack alliance network. Messe Düsseldorf is thus strategically developing the event and strengthening its presence in the region.
swop is now interpack China: A new chapter for a strong brand
19.11.2025
Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) has been part of the interpack alliance for ten years – a fact it now proclaims in its name. With its presence as interpack China, Messe Düsseldorf is strengthening its international brand family and sending a clear message on the importance of the Chinese packaging market.
Shanghai World of Packaging 2025: Enabling Global Packaging Synergy via Integrated Industry Chain
14.10.2025
Celebrating its 10th edition, swop 2025 showcases pioneering technologies, immersive features, and global packaging trends. The event highlights how intelligent and sustainable solutions are shaping the next phase of industry development.
A decade of success: Food Africa celebrates its anniversary and, together with pacprocess MEA, is the leading trade fair in the region
31.07.2025
In December 2025, the interpack alliance trade fair duo will be inviting visitors to a very special edition in Cairo. With the tenth anniversary of Food Africa, growing international participation and diverse business impulses, the event together with a strong pacprocess MEA promises to be a real highlight in the international trade fair calendar.
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA again with significant increase in visitor numbers
13.12.2024
More exhibitors, more space, more visitors: Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024 were held from 3 to 5 December in Cairo and served as the central platforms for the food, beverage, processing and packaging industries in the MEA region and Africa. More than 1,000 exhibitors from 35 countries took the opportunity to showcase their innovations.
swop 2024 Concludes with Success, Paving the Way for Future Innovation in the Packaging Industry
09.12.2024
Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) came to a successful close on November 20, 2024 in Shanghai, China, marking a remarkable conclusion to the annual grand show for the packaging industry in Asia. This year’s event stood out as a premier annual exhibition, highlighting a fresh vision and a deep alignment with the dynamic needs of the market.
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024 to launch with an additional hall space
21.11.2024
Visitors to the two trade fairs Food Africa and pacprocess MEA can once again expect great things this year. Due to high demand from the food industry, Food Africa’s exhibition area will be extended by a further hall. Meanwhile, pacprocess MEA is gaining increasing importance and attracting international key players to Egypt.
Globally networked and trendsetting Shanghai World of Packaging to present central industry trends in November
17.10.2024
Technology, packaging solutions and materials: In November, the processing and packaging industry will meet again in China. Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) focuses on groundbreaking trends like smart technology, sustainable materials and automated packaging solutions. Many international exhibitors will also participate.