Cambodia Pushes Packaging Standards Upgrade as Forum Opens to Boost Food Processing and Exports

PHNOM PENH — Sept. 28, 2026: Cambodia has placed packaging standards at the center of its industrial agenda, launching the Cambodia Packaging Forum and Food Technology Expo 2026 to strengthen product quality, food safety, and export readiness.

The event, running from Sept. 28 to 30 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, is organized by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with Informa Markets, bringing together manufacturers, technology suppliers, and packaging experts. The Cambodia Packaging Forum 2026 is held under the theme "Packaging: The Last Mile to the Market."

Speaking at the opening, H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, emphasized the urgent need to raise packaging standards as Cambodia's food processing and domestic manufacturing industries expand.

"Packaging is the next link in the production chain," the Minister said. "Developing this sector is important not only for improving individual products but also for strengthening domestic supply chains and adding value to the Cambodian economy."

He said a competitive packaging ecosystem requires stronger local suppliers, technical services, research and testing capacity, and closer ties between packaging producers and the industries that use them—all essential to meeting international standards for export and investment.

The forum addresses product protection, packaging design, food safety, standards, labeling, sustainability, and consumer confidence, while connecting Cambodian manufacturers and agro-processors with packaging suppliers, researchers, and technical institutions.

The parallel FoodTec Cambodia 2026 expo features more than 100 booths showcasing machinery, processing, and packaging solutions, as well as agricultural technology, with approximately 5,000 participants expected.

At the event, the Ministry also launched 100% of its public services on digital systems to improve speed, transparency, and efficiency for enterprises and the public.

Source: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation

https://www.misti.gov.kh/pressroom/news-and-events/DovY6OMEZq5N

Reported by The Khmer Today