Scheduled for May 27-30 at Fieramilano Rho, IPACK-IMA 2025 edition is the international benchmark trade show for the processing and packaging industry aimed at the food and non-food world. At the same time-and with the same ticket-it is also possible to access Pharmintech by IPACK-IMA and the Innovation Alliance events (GreenPlast, Print4All and Intralogistica Italia). Events representing the industrial supply chain ranging from the most sustainable solutions for plastics production to packaging and processing, from printing and converting to goods handling.
A comprehensive and cross-cutting offering
With more than 1,200 exhibitors, IPACK-IMA 2025 edition represents international excellence in processing and packaging. A system exhibition dedicated to all processing stages of the production chain: from processing to packaging, from materials to labeling to end-of-line. A complete, transversal offering aimed at the entire FMCG and durable goods industry, with strong synergies between the food and non-food production sectors. State-of-the-art technologies and innovative materials that combine design, sustainability and production efficiency: a unique proposition.
Among the 2025 novelties should be mentioned the new collaboration to strengthen the dialogue with the pasta market through the Pastaria Festival. Promoted by the international magazine Pastaria, the festival is scheduled within the spaces of IPACK-IMA 2025 edition May 28-29. An event within the event, with the aim of offering pasta producers a unique opportunity to get up-to-date, meet with experts and discover the latest innovations.
The presentation of the WorldStar Awards 2025
The WorldStar Awards 2025 ceremony, sponsored by the World Packaging Organization, will take place on May 30 at the Alcione Theater in Milan. This is a globally recognized event that celebrates innovation in packaging and highlights revolutionary achievements in the industry.
This year’s IPACK-IMA 2025 edition competition – www.ipackima.com – had a record number of 550 entries from 40 countries, with 260 winners, all leading players in the market.
In addition to the main awards, the ceremony will reveal the winners of the special categories President’s Award, Sustainability Award, Marketing Award, Packaging that Saves Food Award.
The event is coordinated in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio, a local member of WPO and a landmark association in Italy for the packaging industry that promotes innovation, sustainability, education and professionalization.