Overview: Press Releases
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.
K 2025: Royal visit reinforces strategic partnership in the Middle East
10.10.2025
Royal visit to K 2025: His Royal Highness Prince Saud Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), together with Wolfram N. Diener, Chairman of the Management Board of Messe Düsseldorf, set another milestone in the close cooperation between the two partners.
interpack 2026: More Important Than Ever
01.10.2025
Artificial intelligence, innovative materials, new functionalities and future skills: the major themes of transformation in the industry won't wait. At interpack 2026 in May, visitors will gain valuable insights and make important connections. Market leaders from every stage of the value chain are preparing to attend. The ticket shop is also open now.
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.
A stepping stone to Asia: Shanghai World of Packaging 2025 opens doors to the Asian packaging market
13.05.2025
There is a vital port of call for those seeking to gain a foothold in Asia: the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop). This is the ideal meeting-point for all those looking to make their entry into one of the world’s most exciting areas of economic activity.
K, interpack and drupa on Expansion Path in the Middle East
13.05.2025
The industry's leading trade fairs, K, interpack and drupa, are further expanding their international reach by jointly entering the Saudi Arabian market. This step is made possible by the expanded partnership between Messe Düsseldorf and the Riyadh Exhibition Company.
interpack 2026 is fully booked – the Hot Topics have been defined
27.03.2025
With a clear year’s run-up, the course is set for interpack: the Hot Topics are in place with Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills, and they reflect the sector’s most pressing challenges and drivers of innovation.