Ultimate Packaging Trade Fairs: Interpack Düsseldorf & Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show

If you’re in the packaging business, here are two trade shows that provide excellent opportunities to see the latest innovations and trends in the industry and network with other professionals worldwide.

Interpack Düsseldorf

Interpack Düsseldorf is one of the most important trade fairs in the packaging industry with a long and impressive history dating back to 1958, attracting exhibitors and professionals from all over the world. It takes place in the impressive Messe Düsseldorf – one of Europe's largest and most modern exhibition centers.

A triennial event, Interpack Düsseldorf is a one-stop shop for all things packaging, from materials and machinery to packaging design and services. Interpack brings together suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and attendees from various sectors, including food and beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods (non-food), among others.

With the 2017 edition attracting over 2,700 exhibitors from 60 countries, Interpack has also expanded its focus to include not just packaging, but also related industries such as process technology, packaging materials, and logistics.

Exhibitors

Interpack 2023 features over 2,700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries worldwide, showcasing a wide range of products and services, including packaging materials, process technology, and packaging machinery. Some of the major exhibitors attending include Bosch Packaging Technology, Krones AG, Tetra Pak, Schubert Packaging Systems, Multivac, Uhlmann Group, Sidel Group, IMA Group and Ishida Europe.

Products and services

Interpack 2023 covers a wide array of packaging solutions, including:

• Packaging materials such as plastics, glass, and metal
• Packaging equipment such as filling and sealing machines, labeling machines, and palletizing systems
• Packaging design and branding services
• Packaging testing and inspection services
• Sustainable packaging solutions

Key highlights

Interpack Düsseldorf 2023 focuses on topics such as circular economy, resource management, digital technology, and product safety this year. The Interpack trade show also features an area dedicated to the SAVE FOOD Initiative, a joint initiative by Messe Düsseldorf and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which aims to reduce food waste and losses by promoting innovation and collaboration within the food industry. The next show will be held in 2026.

Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show

Running from May 5 to 20, 2023, this is the premiere edition of a virtual printing and packaging trade fair that brings together hundreds of verified suppliers of packaging and printing products from the Global Sources verified buyer community. This online show provides industry professionals with a hassle-free way to review a wide range of products, vet potential suppliers and negotiate the best wholesale prices wherever and whatever time zone they are in the world.

This online sourcing event showcases the latest trends in packaging machines and supplies for the food & beverage, gifts & retail, and cosmetics sectors. Among the key features of this online packaging show are a 360° Virtual Showroom for suppliers and industry updates via Industry Insight articles.

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 Products

This packaging and printing trade show covers the following categories:

• Packaging Machines – Equipment and machinery used to enclose and protect products. This includes machines for bagging and wrapping, bottle filling and capping, heat sealing, shrink wrapping, strapping and bundling, and others.
• Food & Beverage – This includes food packaging bags and disposable containers, as well as glass and plastic bottles. Buyers can choose from a variety of materials including those that are handmade, biodegradable and eco-friendly.
• Gifts & Retail – This includes paper gift bags as well as various types of packaging for gifts among which are cardboard boxes, rigid boxes, folding boxes, and jewelry boxes.
• Cosmetics – This includes acrylic cosmetic jars, lotion bottles, cosmetic packaging boxes made of paper and velvet, and more.

Exhibitors

Hundreds of suppliers vetted by Global Sources are participating in the packaging and printing show to provide on-trend and sustainable printing and packaging supplies that are ready-to-order or available with a few days’ lead time.

Organizer

Global Sources is an internationally recognized multichannel B2B sourcing platform committed to facilitating global trade. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers around the world with tailored sourcing solutions and trustworthy market information, helping them respond to market changes and quickly seize new business opportunities. Global Sources serves more than 10 million registered buyers and users worldwide, including 97 of the world’s top 100 retailers.

Why attend the Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show?

Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or just someone interested in the packaging industry, the Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show is the place to be. The event provides an excellent opportunity for you to see the latest innovations and trends in the industry. It is also a great platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to a global audience.

How to join the show

With the next Interpack Düsseldorf held in 2026, there’s no need to wait three years to attend a printing & packaging show. If you are interested in the latest trends and products in the printing and packaging sector, check out the Global Sources Printing & Packaging Online Show.

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