The work aims to introduce the progress of nano-copper in food antimicrobial composite packaging material. The development of nano-copper composite packaging material was summarized in fabrication, application, migration and safety, and the future development direction was discussed. The size, morphology, disperse uniformity, chemical constitution and concentration of the nano-copper can affect mechanical, optical, thermodynamic properties of the composite material. Besides, the addition of nano-copper can also endow the composite with antibacterial capability. The migration of nano-copper from the material to the food can be a risk for the food safety. However, the research on the law of migration and the safety assessment is insufficient. Therefore, the deeper researches need to be made in the future.