Lahore, May 29, 2025 – The 20th editions of the International Exhibition of Food & Beverage Processing & Packaging – IFTECH Pakistan and Plasti&Pack Pakistan — the country’s premier exhibitions for the food, plastics, and packaging industries — officially opened today at Expo Centre Lahore.
Organized by Pegasus Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., the exhibitions were inaugurated by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Honorable Minister for Industries, Commerce & Investment, Punjab. The ceremony was also graced by distinguished dignitaries, including the President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), CEO Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT), President Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI), and Acting Chairman of the Flexible Packaging Association of Converters of Pakistan (FLEXPAC).
In his remarks, the Minister congratulated Pegasus Consultancy for consistently promoting key industrial sectors and commended the exhibitions’ role in strengthening Pakistan’s manufacturing base and enhancing economic growth.
20th IFTECH and Plasti&Pack exhibitions inaugurated by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Minister Industries, Commerce & Investment Punjab at Lahore Expo Centre. Also seen in the picture are: Mr. Nazir Hussain, President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Mr. Faisal Malik, Acting Chairman FlexiPack; Mian Abuzar Shad, President LCCI; Mr. Jalal Hassan, Ex-CEO PBIT and Mr. Aamer Khanzada, CEO Pegasus Consultancy. The exhibition will continue till May 31, 2025.
These landmark exhibitions mark two decades of excellence, innovation, and international collaboration, serving as the country’s premier B2B platforms for advancing industrial technologies in food processing, packaging, plastics, and printing sectors.
Pakistan’s growing consumer market, industrial development, and export potential continue to drive strong interest in these sectors. IFTECH and Plasti&Pack have become vital forums for introducing the latest global technologies, fostering partnerships, and catalyzing economic growth.
Global Participation and Industry Engagement
This year’s exhibitions have attracted over 200 companies from more than 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippine, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA.
Alongside the exhibits, Pegasus is also hosting International IFTECH Conference, under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Food Industry: Innovations, Intelligence & Integrity,” featuring experts and thought leaders from across the globe. The conference is organized in collaboration with National Alliance for Safe Food as Conference Partner.
The exhibitions also include an exclusive Business Matchmaking Program, designed to facilitate B2B connections, joint ventures, and trade discussions among local manufacturers, international suppliers, and potential investors.
Institutional Support
The 2025 editions are organized with the support of key government bodies and trade associations, including:
- All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters and Merchant Association
- All Pakistan Meat Exporters & Processors Association (APMEPA)
- All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA)
- Chef’s Association of Pakistan (CAP)
- College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM)
- Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA Pakistan)
- Flexible Packaging Association (FlexPac)
- Global Halal Services
- Halal Research Council (HRC)
- Pakistan Agriculture and Dairy Farmers Association (PADFA)
- Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)
- Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA)
- Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI)
- Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP)
“These milestone B2B exhibitions present a tremendous opportunity for international exhibitors to explore Pakistan’s growing industrial market and for local businesses to adopt cutting-edge global technologies,” said Mr. Aamer Khanzada, Managing Director, Pegasus Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
IFTECH Pakistan and Plasti&Pack Pakistan 2025 will run from May 29 to 31, 2025, across all halls of the Lahore Expo Centre, and are open exclusively to trade visitors and professionals.
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Pegasus Consultancy is the leading B2B Event Organizer of Pakistan. Over the last two decades, Pegasus has organized over 500 international exhibitions and conferences including the biggest events of the history of Pakistan besides serving leading national and international brands for their campaigns in Pakistan. Pegasus has also served as the Event Manager for Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and managing Marketing & PR for Pakistan’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.
