The 2026 Plant Fiber and Food Packaging Manufacturing Technology Exhibition will kick off in Shenzhen in April, jointly drawing a new blueprint for the green packaging industry
⏰ 2026-03-27
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With the continuous tightening of global environmental policies and the awakening of consumer environmental awareness, the plant fiber and green food packaging industry is facing unprecedented development opportunities, becoming the core track for the transformation and upgrading of the packaging industry. The reporter learned from the organizer of the exhibition, Lizhan Expo Group, that the 2026 Plant Fiber and Food Packaging Manufacturing Technology Exhibition will be grandly held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an) from April 15 to 17, 2026. This exhibition focuses on the fields of plant fiber pulp molding, food packaging container processing equipment, and new materials, creating a one-stop professional exhibition and business docking platform to help industry enterprises seize development opportunities, achieve comprehensive improvement in production capacity, cost, and environmental performance, and promote high-quality development of the green packaging industry.
As one of the few professional exhibitions in China that focuses on plant fibers and food packaging, this exhibition has received support and participation from more than 100 industry associations at home and abroad, forming a powerful resource matrix covering the global packaging industry chain. According to the organizers, the exhibition area of this exhibition will reach 120000 square meters, gathering more than 1200 high-quality exhibitors, including more than 100 international brands and 7 major international exhibition groups. It is expected to attract more than 100000 professional visitors in the packaging industry, more than 7000 overseas professional buyers, and more than 2000 overseas agents to attend, achieving precise docking and efficient linkage between supply and demand, and building a core bridge for technical exchange, product display, and commercial cooperation in the industry.
This exhibition is guided by the core theme of "Green Innovation and Intelligent Future", covering the entire industry chain of plant fiber and food packaging manufacturing. The exhibits cover four core areas: food paper container manufacturing equipment, food pulp molding manufacturing equipment, food plastic container manufacturing equipment, and food grade touchable packaging materials. Among them, the food paper container manufacturing equipment exhibition area will showcase cutting-edge equipment such as paper cup/barrel forming machines, paper straw forming machines, and high-speed paper cup detection equipment; The exhibition area for pulp molding manufacturing equipment focuses on core equipment such as pulp systems, fully automatic forming equipment, and online detection equipment, highlighting the technological advantages of pulp molding as a representative of environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging; The exhibition area for food grade touchable packaging materials will gather new materials such as food contact grade adhesives, oil and waterproof agents, and high barrier films, providing diverse solutions for the safety and environmental protection of food packaging. In addition, the exhibition will also focus on showcasing innovative technologies such as nano coatings and antibacterial nanomaterials, helping companies break through packaging performance bottlenecks and meet the diversified needs of downstream food industries.
It is worth noting that this exhibition will be held in conjunction with six other concurrent exhibitions, including the 2026 South China International Corrugated Exhibition, 2026 China International Color Box Exhibition, and 2026 South China International Digital Printing Technology Exhibition, to build an ecological matrix covering the entire packaging industry chain and achieve an exhibition experience of "one exhibition, overview of the packaging industry chain". At the same time, each exhibition has its own focus and complementary advantages. Among them, the South China International Corrugated Exhibition, as a 25 year old industry event, will showcase the cutting-edge trends and advanced technologies of the global cardboard box industry; The China International Color Box Exhibition has opened multiple special zones to assist color printing and packaging enterprises in exploring high value-added new technologies; The South China International Digital Printing Technology Exhibition focuses on the digital transformation of packaging, providing intelligent and green solutions for enterprises. The six major exhibitions work together to promote the comprehensive upgrading of the packaging industry.
From the perspective of industry background, the current global emphasis on environmental protection continues to increase, and countries have introduced strict packaging environmental regulations, injecting strong impetus into the development of the green packaging industry. The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) explicitly requires the achievement of a hard target of the proportion of reusable and recyclable packaging materials by 2030. Countries such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea have also introduced relevant policies that mandate food and product manufacturers to assume packaging recycling responsibilities. On the domestic front, the "plastic restriction order" continues to escalate, and departments such as the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment have successively issued multiple policies to promote the reduction, recycling, and harmlessness of packaging materials. Local governments have also followed up and implemented strict environmental control measures, forming a dual driving mechanism of "policy coercion+market guidance" to accelerate the transformation of the food packaging industry towards green and environmental protection. In this context, plant fiber packaging, as a biodegradable and recyclable high-quality alternative, continues to rise in market demand. The holding of this exhibition is timely and will provide a key platform for industry enterprises to respond to policy changes, connect with market demand, and exchange innovative technologies.
To enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of the exhibition, the organizers have also carefully planned multiple concurrent events, covering multiple dimensions such as policy interpretation, technology sharing, and business docking. During the exhibition, events such as the Plant Fiber Packaging Technology Innovation Forum, the Food Packaging Environmental Protection Transformation Seminar, and the Enterprise Symposium on Responding to EU PPWR Regulations will be held. Industry experts and representatives of leading enterprises will be invited to share policy updates, technological trends, and practical experience, helping enterprises accurately grasp the direction of industry development and solve pain points and difficulties in the transformation process. At the same time, the exhibition also set up a "Golden Bridge" business cooperation center and packaging consultation room, providing an efficient platform for terminal brands and packaging enterprises to accurately diagnose packaging pain points and provide customized solutions, helping enterprises reduce procurement costs, expand cooperation channels, and enhance core competitiveness.
The relevant person in charge of the organizer stated that the 2026 Plant Fiber and Food Packaging Manufacturing Technology Exhibition will adhere to the concept of specialization, internationalization, and marketization, focus on the core needs of the industry, gather high-quality resources from around the world, showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative products, and promote technological iteration and industrial integration in the field of plant fiber and food packaging. The exhibition is not only an important window for enterprises to showcase their own strength and expand their market space, but also an important platform for the industry to gather consensus and seek common development. It will help Chinese packaging enterprises seize the opportunity in the global green transformation wave, promote the high-quality development of China's plant fiber and food packaging industry, and contribute Chinese strength to the global environmental protection packaging industry.
It is reported that the visit time for this exhibition is from 9:30-17:00 on Wednesday, April 15th, 9:30-17:00 on Thursday, April 16th, and 9:30-15:30 on Friday, April 17th. The exhibition hall is located at No. 1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen. Professional visitors can book tickets in advance through Spreadtrum and enter the venue with their original ID card and real name verification. At present, the investment promotion and preparation work for the exhibition is progressing in an orderly manner, and many leading enterprises in the industry have confirmed their participation. An industry event that gathers the innovative power of global green packaging is about to begin, which is worth looking forward to by all sectors of the industry.
