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Interpack is the world's leading trade fair for process and packaging technology for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as well as consumer and industrial goods.
At interpack in Düsseldorf, manufacturers of food and beverages, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as well as other non-food products experience innovations along the entire value chain: from raw materials processing and packaging to presentation to the end customer. In 2017, more than 2,700 exhibitors will present their latest developments on a net hall area of more than 170,000 square metres. Germany is represented by more than 600 exhibitors. The interpack takes place every three years.
Next interpack: May 4-10, 2023. For more information, visit www.interpack.de
(Note: Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, interpack, originally scheduled to take place in 2020 or 2021, has been moved to 2023).
The VDMA at interpack: www.vdma.eu/interpack
Intelligent packaging extends shelf life, ensures quality and enables recycling through design - for more sustainability and less food loss.
Smart manufacturing increases efficiency and quality through AI, IIoT, big data and virtual twins - for optimal use of resources, less waste and a fast response to market changes.
Skills shortage meets technology: intelligent HMIs, VR training and assistance systems enable intuitive operation, faster familiarization and targeted training through microlearning.
Markus Rustler is Managing Partner of Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co. KG in Dresden and, among other things, Chairman of the Confectionery Machinery Division. He talks to us about industry trends and reveals his motto.
In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.
Global exports of food processing and packaging machinery to Africa have been rising for 5 years. German deliveries grew by 23% to 497 million euros in 2024. Germany is the third most important supplier country.
Contrary to the decline in global exports to South Korea in 2024, Germany's deliveries of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 7% to EUR 124 million. Germany is the second most important supplier country behind China.
Despite rising demand for packaged food, Taiwan's imports of food processing and packaging machinery will decline slightly in 2024. German suppliers are losing market share.
Demand for packaged food in Japan remains stable, as do imports of food processing and packaging machinery. Germany is the most important supplier to China, but exports are declining.
The growing demand for packaged foods in China is opening up opportunities for machine manufacturers, even though global exports of food processing and packaging machines have recently declined. Germany remains the most important supplier country.
The Asia-Pacific region has been recording steady growth in global sales of packaged food for several years. India is expected to grow by 33 percent by 2029 and is one of the most dynamic markets.
The Middle East and North Africa account for 9 percent of the global market for packaged food. Sales are expected to increase by 20.7 percent to 97 million tons by 2029. This is driving investment in food machinery and packaging machines.
Latin America accounts for 12.4% and South America for 7.5% of global sales of packaged food. South America is forecast to grow by 10.6% to 72 million tons by 2029.
Southeast Asia accounts for 6% (53 million tons) of global sales of packaged food. Growth of 23.5% to 66 million tons is forecast for the region by 2029. Indonesia is the largest sales market.
The high demand for packaged food in North America could lead to a surge in investment in food machinery and packaging technology in order to increase production capacities and serve the market.
The global food and beverage industry is one of the most dynamic growth sectors. Plastic dominates sales of retail packaging for food and beverages.
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Interpack is the world's leading trade fair for process and packaging technology for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as well as consumer and industrial goods.
