swop 2025: Harnessing Packaging Power to Support the “SAVE FOOD” Mission.Join the global movement to reduce food loss and waste — starting with smarter packaging

The global wave of packaging innovation is converging at swop 2025 – Shanghai World of Packaging, celebrating its 10th anniversary from November 25–27, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). One of the key highlights this year is the SAVE FOOD initiative, which aims to unite industry leaders in the fight against food loss and waste. swop 2025 promotes the belief that “saving food starts with packaging”, showcasing how advanced packaging technologies can make a measurable impact on sustainability.

🌍 Supported by Global Organizations

The SAVE FOOD zone is backed by leading international institutions, including:

World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Messe Düsseldorf Group

Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with experts, explore cutting-edge food packaging technologies, and dive deep into the role packaging plays in reducing waste and promoting sustainable development.

SAVE FOOD (China) Forum – November 25

Held concurrently with swop 2025, the SAVE FOOD (China) Forum will bring together representatives from government agencies, research institutions, food and agricultural product processing companies, and supply chain stakeholders. The forum will explore actionable strategies to reduce food loss through packaging innovation.

During the event, the Save Food Design Award & Sustainability Design Award China — jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf, WPO, FAO, and UNIDO — will be presented to recognize outstanding contributions in packaging design that support food conservation and sustainability.