The 32nd China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery and Materials

• Sustainable packaging: Use biodegradable (PLA, PBAT), recyclable and bio-based materials to reduce plastic use and environmental impact.
• Intelligent packaging: Sensors, color change indicators and RFID technology for monitoring food freshness by automated equipment and intelligent control systems to improve food safety and traceability.
• Preservation and preservation technology: The use of new preservatives and preservation materials will help extend the shelf life of food and reduce waste.
• Lightweight packaging: Technologies such as high barrier films reduce the use of packaging materials, reduce transportation costs and carbon footprint, while maintaining product integrity and safety.
• Personalization and convenience: As consumers' demand for convenient and personalized products increases, food packaging will pay more attention to design to enhance the user experience.

• Consumption upgrade: Generation Z has an increasing demand for packaging, and pursues a combination of "good appearance" and "functionality", which has led to the rapid rise of innovative products such as reusable cans, eco-friendly bags and smart designs.
• Policy drive: As the "plastic limit" is strengthened to a "plastic ban", countries are accelerating the elimination of non-degradable materials and promoting the widespread application of bio-based materials.
• Technological innovation: New technologies support small-batch personalized manufacturing, and nano-coating technology improves the barrier properties of packaging (freshness lock, moisture resistance, and quality preservation).

Flexible packaging enhances manufacturing efficiency and reduces production costs through automation, minimizing material waste, streamlining processes, and increasing packaging speed. This includes reducing labor needs, shortening downtime, optimizing material usage, increasing production line speed, and minimizing packaging size, all of which help businesses improve their competitiveness. Flexible packaging is not just a method of packaging; it is a strategy for enhancing overall productivity.

When adopting flexible packaging production, companies need various experts to collaborate across product management, supply chain, research and development, and procurement. The Sino-Pack/PACKINNO recognizes that every solution involves emerging technologies. Therefore, the exhibition brings together industry experts and businesses to discuss the needs for different packaging specifications and styles, aiding companies in their expansion and transformation efforts.