Pacprocess MEA will in future operate as Interpack MEA and further expand its role in the Interpack Alliance network. Messe Düsseldorf is thus strategically developing the event further and strengthening its presence in the region.
There will be an Interpack MEA from 2026. Six years after it was founded, the former Pacprocess MEA is thus focussing even more strongly on the region's international markets. The trade fair will continue to take place alongside Food Africa in the future and create additional points of contact for exhibitors and visitors.
„The new name positions the trade fair as a central hub for the processing and packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa. It reflects the dynamic development of the industry and firmly anchors the event in our global network.“
Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack and interpack alliance
Strong partnership bundles expertise
Food Africa and the future Interpack MEA will be organised by Messe Düsseldorf together with its local partners IFP Group and Konzept. Both contribute in-depth market knowledge, many years of experience and a strong network - an interplay that creates optimal conditions for exhibitors and trade visitors.
„The industry in Egypt and the entire MEA region is investing heavily in efficiency, automation and quality standards. With the new Interpack MEA brand, we are creating the link between this growing demand and international solutions that enable the next stage of development.“
Tamer Safwat, Managing Director at Konzept - Exhibitions & Event Management
According to Albert Aoun, Chairman & CEO IFP Group, interpack MEA offers companies in the region exactly the platform they need for their growth. „We support them in investing faster, tapping into new technologies and positioning themselves more successfully on the market.“
A location of strategic importance
The markets in the Middle East and Africa are among the fastest-growing regions in the global processing and packaging industry. The food packaging market here was worth around USD 23 billion in 2024 and will grow to more than USD 33 billion by 2032. Egypt plays a key role in this: The country is investing massively in packaging and processing, building new production zones and modernising existing facilities. International brands are expanding their capacities, while local companies are professionalising their processes. With an expected market volume of around 4.9 billion US dollars in 2030, Egypt's packaging market is one of the fastest-growing in the world. For technology providers, machine manufacturers and material producers, this presents significant opportunities for innovation, market entry and investment.
The first Interpack MEA will take place from 7 to 10 December 2026. The Interpack Alliance comprises all Messe Düsseldorf events that are part of the Processing & Packaging portfolio. In addition to the eponymous flagship trade fair Interpack in Düsseldorf, this also includes events in China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India.
Source: Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre
