The work aims to research the application progress of technological achievements of intelligent packaging in the field of food packaging. The technical characteristics of food intelligent packaging were summarized. According to the classification of working principle, the application of food intelligent packaging was elaborated. The status quo of the development of food intelligent packaging at home and abroad and the safety issues that restricted the development of intelligent packaging today were explored. The application of intelligent packaging played an extremely important role in the safety monitoring and traceability of food packaging. It not only promoted the functionalization, informatization and intellectualization of food packaging, but also improved the safety and management level of food packaging. The intelligent packaging is the research hotspot and direction of the development of food packaging in the future, and the food intelligent packaging technology and popularization are also required to be greatly improved.