The work aims to review the applications of active and intelligent packaging (AIP) in meat industry to provide a research basis for meat preservation. Starting with the main types, principles, and advantages and disadvantages of AIP, the applications of gas absorption/release systems, sensor, indictors and radio frequency identification (RFID) systems were mainly discussed based on related literatures. Compared with the traditional packaging, AIP can be more prospective in ensuring food quality and safety. The development of new natural antimicrobial package and the integrated application of a variety of AIPs will be the hot spots of application researches in the meat industry.