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The food industry in 2026 is moving toward a new era of high efficiency and full sustainability. Informa highlights that amidst global conflicts, there are opportunities to accelerate the use of technology to upgrade food production and processing. To reflect these shifts, ProPak Asia 2026 is transforming into a premier regional event and relocating to a new venue at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.

Ms. Kotchasorn Tocharoentanapol, Deputy Event Director at Informa Markets Thailand, the organizer of ProPak Asia 2026, highlighted that while the 2026 food and beverage industry faces pressures from geopolitical tensions and trade wars, these uncertainties also create significant opportunities. As countries prioritize food security in response to climate-related supply shortages, Thailand and the ASEAN region recognized as a neutral “Global Food Safety Zone” and a major global producer and exporter-are well positioned to expand exports of food and beverage products. To seize this momentum, she emphasized that manufacturers must urgently elevate their production standards and innovate their products to meet evolving market demands and global safety requirements, ensuring they remain competitive on the world stage.

The manufacturing industry is entering a major transformation, moving toward higher standards, advanced efficiency, and full scale sustainability. Manufacturers that do not adopt modern technologies or lack clear environmental management plans risk being excluded from the global supply chain. Today, accessing new technology is no longer difficult. Even small businesses and SMEs can benefit from AI now a game changer in areas such as planning, production management, packaging, and logistics. They can also improve machine performance through IoT systems and sensors, or enhance productivity by adopting affordable, small scale automation solutions.

Therefore, ProPak Asia 2026 will not simply be an exhibition of products and machinery. It will present an Ecosystem of Transformation a comprehensive showcase of the shifts that will drive the industry forward. Attendees will gain in-depth insights and exchange knowledge with leading global technology providers who will demonstrate AI, IoT, robotics, automation, and other advanced systems designed to work efficiently alongside human operators. These technologies will not be presented as simple displays; they will be shown through real, practical applications that deliver measurable outcomes-reduced costs, lower carbon emissions, and increased profitability. Participants will also gain valuable perspectives on the latest trends and future directions in food manufacturing, processing, beverages, and packaging through seminars and activities led by industry experts and world class companies.

In addition, to advance its goal of becoming the key processing and packaging event for the Asia Pacific region in 2027 and to better accommodate participants from around the world. ProPak Asia 2026 will move to a new venue: the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. The location offers excellent accessibility via skytrain, private vehicles, and public transportation, is close to the airport, and provides easy travel from major industrial zones such as Chonburi, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. The event space will also be expanded from 55,000 square meters to 65,000 square meters a 20% increase. This year, the show is expected to feature up to 2,500 exhibiting brands from 45 countries and welcome more than 80,000 visitors.

The exhibition layout has also been redesigned with new zones that align with the manufacturing value chain from processing and packaging production to storage and logistics. ProPak Asia 2026 will feature nine key zones: ProcessingTechAsia, DrinkTechAsia, PharmaTechAsia, PackagingTechAsia, PackagingSolutionsAsia, Lab&TestAsia, Coding Marking & LabellingAsia, Coldchain Logistics Warehousing & FactoryAsia, and DigitalizationAsia, a newly added zone showcasing technologies that enhance operational management. The event will further feature major regional conferences and seminars led by more than 100 experts across diverse fields, including packaging, food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, laboratory testing, warehouse management, and logistics. Highlights include the Global Packaging Forum 2026, the Executive Talk: Asian Agri-Food Sector, which provides in-depth insights across the agriculture and food value chain and explores current challenges and future opportunities, and the Beverage Executive Talk, where senior leaders in the beverage industry will share perspectives and discuss the future direction of the sector.

The event’s main stages will feature:

·      ProPak Stage - The centerpiece of ProPak Asia, where participants will hear from leading industry figures and experts who will share the latest ideas, trends, and success stories shaping the future of manufacturing and packaging. Attendees will learn how smart technologies-such as automation, AI, IoT, robotics, and data management tools are transforming factory operations and production workflows.

·      ProPak Gourmet - A hands-on exploration of food innovation, featuring workshops and live demonstrations focused on the latest technologies in food processing and product development. This stage is ideal for food manufacturers and product developers looking to elevate their products, learn new techniques, and keep pace with the fast-evolving food industry.

·      ProPak Drinksphere - A dedicated hub for beverage professionals, offering demonstrations and workshops that cover every aspect of the beverage sector-from production processes to cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends. This stage provides valuable insights into the future direction of the beverage industry.

·      Future Food Corner - A showcase of the future of food, highlighting how new technologies and creative solutions are being integrated into next-generation production and packaging.

ProPak Asia 2026 will be held from 10-13 June 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. For more details about the event, please visit www.propakasia.com