Dry Food Packaging

Ours has become a more health-conscious country.  Although that doesn't mean we have become a healthier country, per se, it does mean that Americans are more aware than ever of health risks and other factors that have the potential to impact their well-being.  In few areas is this more apparent than that of food in general and snacks in particular.  

Egg free products are among the latest food offerings that seek to provide nutritional alternatives to those suffering from specific food allergies or simply seeking to change their diet.  Eggs are responsible for one of  the  top 10 allergies in the United States and the benefits of an egg free diet have long been extolled.  With a steady rise in the number of people switching to a vegan lifestyle, it's no wonder that egg free products have become significantly more popular.  In this increasingly crowded market, it has become both more difficult and important for you, as producer or distributor (or both), to differentiate your brand. 

A remarkably effective way to build your brand is by using innovative and highly effective packaging such as Mylar stand bags.  Also called stand up bags, custom printed Mylar bags, and stand up pouches, these flexible bags combine puncture resistant durability with the utmost qualities you want in food protection.  Constructed by laminating together multiple layers of scientifically designed barrier film, Mylar stand bags keep vapor, odor, moisture, light and oxygen out while keeping freshness, flavor and nutritional potency in, both of which ensure for a longer shelf life than that provided by standard packaging. 

Egg free product packaging using Mylar stand bags stand up on the shelf, thereby standing out from the competition, whether in the refrigerated or baked goods section of the store.  Available round or sombrero-style hang holes offer a second store display option. 

Available tear notches make for easy, mess-free opening and zip seal closures keep the contents clean, dry and safe for consumption. 

When it comes to branding your brand, mylar stand bags are ideal.  The wide front and back panels that the bag design creates have ample space upon which you can either affix your labels or order custom printing of text and graphics in up to 10 colors.  Either way, the packaging will display your brand beautifully.

Consumers of egg free products, especially those who pursue a vegan lifestyle, are particularly sensitive to the eco-policies of the businesses they support.  Your brand will appeal to those consumers if you use stand up pouches because they are recyclable and take up very little space in landfills.  The importance of brand recognition among green consumers should not be underestimated. 

Egg free products:  A specialty food line that demands the brand enhancement stand up pouches can provide. Want to learn more about Mylar stand bags and packaging egg free products?

Dry rub (or spice rub) is a name given to a mixture of any ground herbs and spices which are rubbed on raw food  (forming a coating) before the food is cooked.  Although the most common rub is just coarsely ground black pepper, a dry rub can also consist of ingredients like herbs, spices, garlic or any variety of oils.  Recipes are often family secrets and fiercely protected, especially among those who compete in grilling contests!   The pace of modern life impacts our ability to create our own dry rubs so commercial rubs have become increasingly popular.  As competition grows, so does the need to build your dry rub brand if you are to position your line as the go-to for the avid BBQ chef.  But how? 

Packaging is a great way to build your brand.  Innovative, effective, eco-friendly packaging.   Like a stand up bag.  Also called stand up pouches, Mylar® stand bags and custom printed stand bags, stand up pouches are constructed from multiple layers of scientifically designed barrier film laminated together.  The bag build yields packaging that is durable, puncture resistant and has a stable base for storage.  Stand up bags protect your dry rub from odor, vapor, moisture and any other factors that may cause degradation or spoilage.  Of equal importance, zip lock closures seal in the freshness, aroma and flavors of your herbs and spices and extend your rub's shelf life. 

When it comes to convenience, a stand up bag is second to none.  We've already mentioned the stable base.  Available tear notches make the bags easy to open without spillage and the bag shape permits cupboard storage in limited space.

Stand up pouch dry rub packaging will appeal to retailers because of the display options.  As the name indicates, stand up pouches stand up on the shelf and stand out from the competition.  Available round or sombrero-style hang holes are also available, providing a display alternative.

Speaking of display, no packaging is better for displaying your brand.  You can affix labels onto the wide front and back bag panels or order custom printing in up to 10 colors. 

Using stand up bags will also increase your brand recognition with those consumers concerned about the environment because the pouches are recyclable and take up little room in landfills.

Stand up pouches for dry rub:  Packaging sure to spice up your bottom line.  Want to learn more?

Pancakes.  There may be a more popular food for breakfast, but we sure don't know what it is.  The smell, the texture, butter and syrup slowly mixing as they melt down the sides of a hot stack of cakes; there's nothing quite like pancakes for breakfast.   And there is no worse way to start off a day than to pull a box of old, stale pancake mix out of the cupboard.  Which is what stand up bag pancake mix packaging is designed to prevent.

Stand up bags, also known as stand bags and stand up pouches, are ideal for pancake mix packaging.  Made of multiple layers of scientifically designed film that are laminated together,  these bags are puncture resistant and protect the mix from odor and vapor.   Even more importantly, stand up bags keep the mix dry until ready for use.  No one wants to open a package of pancake mix clumps, whether damp or crusty.

As a method of increasing sales, stand up pouch pancake mix packaging provides several options for product marketing.  First, the bags stand out from the competition because they stand up on the shelf.  Also available with hang holes, they can be displayed by being hung from pegs. 

Stand up bag pancake packaging gives manufacturers the choice of affixing labels or customizing the bag with text and graphics in up to ten colors.  Either is possible because the wide front and back panels provide ample room for both.

Once in the kitchen cupboard, stand up bags protect pancake mix from bugs better than other forms of packaging.  In addition, stand up pouch pancake mix packaging is very easy to open when ordered with tear notches.  And available zip lock closures maintain product freshness, thereby extending the mix's shelf life. 

No pancake mix packaging is more appealing to the 'green' consumer than stand up bags.  Although they take up very little space in a landfill, they are even more attractive to the 'green' consumer because they're recyclable.

Stand up pouches are the ideal way to meet pancake mix packaging needs.  From factory to griddle, there is no better way to bring pancakes to the table.  Want to learn more?

Crepe mix packaging?  What could possibly be interesting about crepe mix packaging?  Plenty, if we're talking about using stand up pouches to package the mix.

Stand up pouches, also called stand up bags, custom print bags and Mylar bags, are the ideal way to convey crepe mix from the producer to the kitchen cupboard.  Made from laminating multiple layers of scientifically designed film barriers together, stand up bags protect their contents from odor, vapor, moisture and pests.  Puncture resistant, stand up bags keep the mix fresh and dry.  And dry is important, because no one wants a crepe mix to meet liquid until it's in a bowl in the kitchen.

The recipe for sales success is simple when it comes to merchandizing stand up bag crepe mix packaging.   Each bag has wide front and back panels.  This construction allows for labels to be applied.  Conversely, the bags can be custom printed in up to 10 colors, providing a space upon which the marketing department can design almost any text and graphics.

Stand up bags are a great way to display the mix in the store as they literally stand up on the shelf.  Available with hang holes for an alternative display idea, this type of crepe mix packaging literally stands out from the competition.

Although crepes originated in the Brittany region in the west of France, they are a delicious treat now consumed around the world.  And nothing transports this delightful food from packaging to crepe pan like stand up pouches.  Stand up bag crepe mix packaging:  A recipe for sales success.

No matter the economic climate, cat lovers still spend money on their cats.   Mucho dinero!  These folks consider their cats to be members of their family.  For some, cats are their only family.  And, just like with any family member, cat lovers enjoy providing their feline friends treats.  Because of this, cat treat packaging is very important to pet food producers, distributors and retailers and the end-consumer.

Stand up pouches are probably the ideal type of cat treat packaging, whether sold in dry or moist form.  Because they are perishable, cat treats degrade and decompose over time.  Cat treat packaging must, therefore, protect against spoilage. Stand up pouches, also known as stand bags or stand up bags, lock in product freshness while they lock out light, vapor, odor and moisture.  Made from multiple layers of scientifically designed film barriers  laminated together, these bags are also puncture resistant, a great feature if the family Calico likes to explore the kitchen cupboards.

In the store, stand up bag cat treat packaging stands head and shoulders above other packaging forms because it stands up on the shelf.  Also available with hang holes, stand up bags can actually be displayed by hanging in the store.

With their wide front and back panels, stand up pouches offer ample surface area upon which the marketing department can custom print text and graphics in up to 10 colors; in the alternative, labels can be applied.  Cat owners love that their pets have quirky and amusing personalities and stand bags are ideal for creating attention-grabbing and entertaining cat treat packaging.

Zip seal type closures keep cat treats (especially the moist kind) fresher longer, reducing waste and costs.   And, with available tear notches, this cat treat packaging is a snap to open.

Stand up pouch cat treat packaging is a 'green' alternative to boxes and cans.  It's recyclable.   Furthermore, whether plain, stock or custom, stand up pouches take up very little space in a landfill.

Convenient, durable, attractive and environmentally sound, stand up bag cat treat packaging is ideal for the producer, the retailer and the customer alike.  And, of course, for the cat.    Interested in more information about cat treat packaging using stand up pouches?

Even with the current economic uncertainty, many people still spend substantial amounts of money on their cats.   These folks consider their cats to be members of their family, in fact studies have shown that we need pets more than ever to help to combat against loneliness.  For some, cats are their only family.  As a result, they avoid skimping on food for their cats unless absolutely necessary.   Because of this, more attention than ever is being paid to cat food packaging.

Whether sold in dry or moist varieties, stand up pouches are probably the ideal type of cat food packaging.  As a perishable item, cat food degrades and decomposes over time, so cat food packaging must protect against spoilage. Stand up pouches, also known as stand bags or stand up bags, maintain product freshness.  These bags are made from multiple layers of scientifically designed film barriers which are laminated together.  This means the bags protect the contents from light, vapor, odor and moisture.  And the bags are puncture resistant. 

In the store, stand up bag cat food packaging stands out from the competition because it stands up on the shelf.  These bags can also be ordered with hang holes, making for an attractive hanging display if needed.

Stand up bags, with wide front and back panels, offer a substantial surface area upon which the marketing department can apply labels or custom print text and graphics up to 10 colors.  Cat lovers often consider their animals to have unique and often quirky personalities and stand bags are ideal for creating entertaining, whimsical (and eye-catching) cat food packaging.

Tear notches are available for easy, spill-free opening.  And zip seal closures keep cat food, especially the moist kind, fresher longer, reducing waste and costs. 

When it comes to environmental impact, stand up pouch cat food packaging is a 'green' alternative to boxes and cans.  They can be recycled and, whether printed or plain, stock or custom, stand up pouches take up very little space in a landfill.

Versatile, convenient, durable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound, stand up bag cat food packaging is purr-fect.   Want to learn more about cat food packaging using stand up bags?

As summer turns into fall, our cooking methods change.  And so do our menus.  Fresh fruits and vegetables in a bowl and meat, fish and/or poultry on the barbecue give way to foods prepared in a pot or oven.  Bread crumbs are a common ingredient in such dishes.  In fact, here is an excellent article about everything pertaining to bread crumbs, called Buying Into Breadcrumbs

Store bought bread crumbs usually come in a wax-type bag inside of a box.  But that is hardly the ideal bread crumb packaging.  Stand up pouches, also known as stand up bags or stand bags, are the perfect packaging for bread crumbs.

Multiple layers of scientifically designed barrier film provide a strong shipping and storage container for dry goods such as bread crumbs.  The bags keep out odor, pests, vapor and moisture.  As we know, adding moisture before the recipe calls for bread crumbs turns them into mush, which is not likely to be called for in any recipe.

Stand up bag bread crumb packaging comes with available tear notches for easy opening.  Perhaps more importantly, the bags can be ordered with zip seal type closures to ensure that the bread stays fresh even after opening.

Marketing is a piece of cake when it comes to stand up bag bread crumb packaging.  Custom labels or printing can be applied to the wide front and back panels of the bags.  And because it actually stands up, this type of bread crumb packaging stands out from the usual mundane boxes.  Plus, stand up bags can be ordered with hang holes to allow for an attractive hanging display.

So, whether bread crumbs are needed in a recipe for crumb-topped vegetables, breaded mahi-mahi, bread stuffing or pineapple and ham bread souffle, stand up bag bread crumb packaging is sure to be the chef's choice in the kitchen.  Want to learn more about bread crumb packaging using stand up bags?

Printed stand up bags involve 5 key steps.  In Step One, we asked you, "What are you packaging?"  Here in Step Two, we'll ask you what is Your Criteria for these stand up bags.  Your Criteria is nothing more than some qualifying questions as to what you plan to do with these stand up bags, where they'll be sold, the structure you'll want to us, etc. 



Regardless of the product you plan to package in the stand up bag, dry or liquid, food or something non-food, the information gathered from Your Criteria will enable your packaging professional to provide you the best stand up bag using the right structure, with the right barrier properties at the total lowest cost.  Interested in learning more?

Stand up bags, also known as stand bags or stand up pouches, are used extensively to package any number of products, from dry food items like flour and grains to liquids and juices using spouted stand up bags.  While the "big boys" in these industries are well aware of the ease and efficiency of a stand up bag, many others are extremely interested to not only package their product but help them build their brand and shelf presence, which ultimately increases their business.  More often than not companies have no idea where to start, what materials to use, how to create their artwork, and all other facets of a custom stand up bag. So, we've broken down each of the main steps, five of them in all, and here is Step One -- What Are You Packaging?



It all starts with what are you packaging.  This in turn helps us understand what types of barrier properties you need, the strength required of your stand up bag, the thickness, etc.  It all starts with this first step.  See for yourself!  Want to learn more about using stand up pouches for your product?

As anyone can tell, we are obsessed with all things stand up bags!  We are determined to keep telling the world about this unique style of flexible packaging.  Stand up bags, also known as stand up pouches or stand pouches are made from multiple layers of highly engineered film laminated together that allow the package to stand effectively on a store shelf while providing barrier properties to keep the contents fresher for longer. 

Stand bags are available from stock as well as custom printed in any possible size.  The natural wide face and back provide ample room for graphics and logos as well as the company story and what makes the product so great, awesome, yummy, long lasting, etc.

We have created a series of eBooks, which we'll continue to add to, that show how stand up bags can:

• Build Your Brand
• Protect Your Product
• Lower Your Packaging Cost
• Increase Your Sales

Products packaged effectively using stand up bags include

• Snacks
• Cookies
• Dry Food Products
• Liquids and Beverages
• Granola
• Many, many more

We have the unique ability to custom print as few as 5000 stand up bags with quality as good as (we think better than) anyone else in the industry.  Bold, dynamic printed stand bags that scream LOOK AT ME...or better yet BUY ME so in the long run you can compete with the "Big Boys" in your industry and WIN!

We've been chatting about different types of dry food packaging.  Over the past 3 days we've looked at an example of flour packaged using folding cartons, corrugated boxes, heavy duty plastic bags, and finally paper sacks.  More specifically we looked at the costs associated with each of these types/styles of dry food packaging.  Today, we will look at the #1 style available and why.

Stand up pouches, also known as stand bags or stand up bags, are made from multiple layers of heavy duty barrier film laminated together.  It's these layers of barrier film that provide protection for the contents from moisture, vapor, odor, and even sunlight.  Further, laminated film is incredibly strong to protect from puncture or even falls from store shelves.  More importantly, the laminated film along with the design allow stand up pouches to stand erect and effectively on a store shelf.

The best part is these are an all-in-one solution.  There is no need for additional packaging or an inner liner, the stand bag is strong enough to stand and provide barrier protection as well.  Further, as an added bonus, this type of packaging has a natural wide face and back for custom printing that features bold and dynamic colors of a logo and plenty of additional room to tell the company story and why the product is so great, awesome, better than all the others, yummy, etc.  Estimated cost?  $.15 cents...and this includes the custom printing, a heavy duty ziplock for open and close, and deep tear notches as well.

From a pure cost stand point, dry food packaging using stand up bags is flat out less expensive than all the others.  From a convenience factor and a consumer appeal standpoint, without question using stand bags for dry food packaging is a smart choice.

Interested in building your brand using stand up pouches?

Yesterday we discussed dry food packaging using folding cartons and corrugated cartons.  Both offer little or no barrier protection for our product, in this case flour and need an inner liner in order to attempt to keep the flour fresh.  Today we turn to two more types of dry food packaging...

Heavy duty plastic bags, here we are talking the large ziplock style flat pouch made from either single layer or co-extruded types of plastic.  Contrary to what others may think, single layer film or even co-extruded film isn't barrier film, so the contents are not necessarily protected from moisture, vapor, or even outside odors.  While dry food packaging such as this is cheap, rarely will you see just a flat bag on a store shelf holding flour.  Most likely if someone was serious about selling their flour they'll put this heavy duty ziplock bag into an outer carton, so we have a bag inside a box concept once again.  Estimated price is $.25 cents total for both bag + carton.

Paper Sacks or paper pouches look nice an inviting as they have the natural-ness of the paper, but once again, paper does not offer barrier protection for the flour example (or any other dry food for that matter).  Paper sacks like those you would see at bakeries or even coffee style bags need either another layer laminated to it to provide barrier protection or just like the other dry food packaging discussed earlier, will require an inner liner, like a bag to contain the flour and provide some level of barrier protection.  Estimated cost $.20 cents + $.02 cents for a tin tie if desired...$.22 cents.

Tomorrow, we'll discuss dry food packaging that really works for flour or any other type of dry food.  Stand Up Pouches!

Dry food packaging is a broad stroke of the packaging industry that includes everything from cereal and trail mix to granola and flour and everything in between.  The point of this post is to explain in a little detail how using stand up pouches can save money over other types of packaging. 

Let's assume we are dealing with dry food packaging for flour.  Some options to package flour include

• Folding Cartons
• Corrugated Boxes
• Heavy Duty Plastic Bags
• Paper Sacks
• Stand Up Pouches

Folding cartons are made from paperboard (either recycled or virgin grade).  Dry food products packaged using this type of container are limited to the amount of weight, most likely less than 1.5 pounds and folding cartons offer little or no barrier protection, meaning in order to protect the flour another type of packaging is required, most likely a plastic bag.  In a nutshell, dry food packaging using folding cartons would need not only the carton but an inner barrier bag as well.  Estimated cost for a custom printed folding carton that would hold 1 pound of flour $.25 cents + $.02 cents for an inner liner.  $.27 cents

Corrugated cartons are another style using paper but this dry food packaging is much more durable than folding cartons...and in many instances...cheaper too.  Same as folding cartons, corrugated cartons offer no barrier protection for the flour, so an inner liner, most likely a plastic bag, will be needed to not only contain the flour but offer some barrier protection.  This style of dry food packaging will cost $.20 cents + $.02 for an inner liner.  $.22 cents

Tomorrow...in Part Two, we'll discuss other types of dry food packaging.

As I've mentioned in other posts, dry food packaging pertains to so many industries from pet food and cereal to spices and bread crumbs.  Just because a product is dry doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't spoil or go bad or go stale.  We've all had crackers or cookies that were in less than optimal dry food packaging and they lost flavor or weren't crispy or whatever.  This ultimately turns into a serious negative in the eye of any consumer and we all know consumers have long memories.

Here is where stand up pouches, also known as stand bags or stand up bags, can play an important role in dry food packaging. First, stand bags protect.  The multiple layers of barrier film are made specifically to keep the contents fresher for longer.  Stock stand bags are generally made with far more barrier protection than the customer may need and custom stand pouches are developed with the particular dry food product itself in mind, the weight of the product, the enviroment it will be stored or displayed in, opened and closed, etc.  My point here is either way, using stock stand bags for dry food packaging or custom stand bags, your product will be protected far and away better than other types of flexible packaging and other types of packaging like a bag inside a box or a bag inside a metal in, etc.  Look no further than other posts pertaining to dry food packaging for info regarding how stand up pouches save money over other types of packaging.

As far as performing, stand bags are the stars of the show on retail store shelves.  Whether you'll use a stock stand pouch where you apply a label or better yet you purchase custom printed pouches that have the bold and dynamic printing that says "LOOK AT ME" or "LEARN WHY OUR PRODUCT AND COMPANY ARE SO GREAT" these flexible stand bags will stand effectively and erect on a store shelf and also provide easy access into the contents using the tear notches and ziplock or even a pour spout if needed.

At StandUpPouches.net, stand bags are our passion.  We believe if you have a need for dry food packaging stand pouches will protect and perform.  FYI, if you are interested in other advantages using stand pouches for dry food packaging, see these other blog posts here!

Yesterday we chatted how stock stand up pouches could help build your dry food packaging brand.  Today, it is custom stand up pouches for dry food packaging.  Also known as stand bags or stand up bags, these innovative flexible pouches have been counted on for years by the big boys like Nestle in good times and in bad to not only protect their product but maintain and/or solidify their brand name in the consumer's mind.  However, recent advancements have made custom stand bags possible for small to medium companies as well.

Dry food packaging obviously encompasses many different product categories from pet food to cereal, from flax seed to quinoa.  The situation remains the same, how can these manufacturers protect their product and build their brand?  Custom printed stand bags are the answer.  Now, certain manufacturers like StandUpPouches.net can run as few as 5000 pieces with the same incredible bold Rotogravure printing, eye catching graphics, and all the features like ziplocks, tear notches, hang holes, and even pour spouts that many thought were only available to the major players.

Stand pouches are made from multiple layers of barrier film that is laminated together so the dry food product itself is protected from moisture, vapor, odor, and even sunlight.  Even better, the printed layer is trapped between these barrier film layers, so there is no way to scratch or damage the printing at all.  By design, stand up pouches are made to stand erect on a store shelf and a natural advantage from this design is the wide face and back of the pouch that is perfect for a company to print their logo but more importantly the company story and why this particular product is so good, yummy, different, longer lasting, etc.  Want to learn more?  Check out our Building Your Brand Starter Kit.

Talking about dry food packaging sounds like watching paint dry, right?  Wrong!  Dry food packaging is critical for the protection of products such as bread crumbs, bird feed, spices, and even cereal.  Without the proper packaging, these dry foods would go stale, develop or attract odor, even go bad due to ultra-violet sunlight.  While all of these issues are critical to protect the dry food and keep it fresher for longer, here I'm going to rattle off some ways that the right dry food packaging can build your brand.

Stand up pouches, also known as stand up bags or stand bags, have revolutionized the packaging industry.  Made from multiple layers of barrier film laminated together stand bags are made to stand upright on a store shelf while providing generous space for a company to apply a label and explain the contents, tell the company story, and otherwise begin building a brand.  Dry food packaging involves many small to medium size companies desperate to get their product on a store shelf.  Many small companies don't have the ability or need to purchase 25,000 to 75,000 pieces of a custom printed stand pouch.  Many large companies can afford it but why purchase stand bags for so many if they are trying new flavors or are private labeling for other companies at smaller quantities? 

Here is where stock stand pouches for dry food packaging can help.  Available in various sizes from the ultra tiny that will hold 1 ounce to jumbo sizes that will hold 5+ pounds, these pouches are available in cases of 1000 pieces, are available for immediate shipment, and come with ziplocks and tear notches and sometimes hang holes. Further, stand bags are available in solid colors or even combinations with one side being clear and the other being a solid color. The point here is that companies can purchase a case of stand bags for a tiny investment, print a color label from their own PC printer, and apply it to the ample space on the front and back and even bottom of the pouch to start showcasing their product and just as important their logo and company story and why their product is so great. 

In my next post, I'll discuss how custom dry food packaging can build your brand too!  Until next time..

Dry food packaging often gets overlooked as needing extra protection.  I mean, bread crumbs, crackers, and soup mixes to name a few aren't going to break like an egg would, and they are already in smaller pieces to begin with if you will, so what's to worry about?  Here is where my packaging ire gets going as dry food products needs protected from moisture, vapor, odor and other such elements that can affect the taste and texture and freshness.  Try telling Pepperidge Farms or Campbell Soup that their products are "ok" without particular types of barrier packaging and they'll think you were nuts!  A few months ago Kelloggs ran into a legal case pertaining to dry peanut butter crackers and salmonella.  Do you think their packaging was scrutinized?  You bet!  Some smaller manufacturers disregard or minimize the need for specialized dry food packaging to protect the contents and keep them fresher for longer and often this can spell doom for those companies not prepared.

In my opinion, nothing protects dry food products such as stand up pouches, also known as stand bags or stand up bags.  Stand bags are made from multiple layers of heavy duty barrier film that will not only protect but will provide a considerable amount of room for an applied label or better yet, custom printing.  In fact, dry food packaging using stand up pouches can and will help

• Build Your Brand
• Protect and Perform
• Save Money
• Increase Sales

I'm not crazy.  Using stand up pouches is the magical elixir for cost effective dry food packaging.  In coming posts I will explain in detail how these innovative packaging products continue to grow in popularity as brand builders that can increase sales, save money, and most importantly allow dry food manufacturers to ship with confidence.  At StandUpPouches.net our speciality is providing our clients with the right size pouch with the right barrier properties while helping them compete with the "Big Boys" in their industry and win!  It's Your Product...Package It Properly