Stand Up Pouch BLOG

Greetings everyone, I'm David Marinac+, President and CEO of StandUpPouches.net.  Personally I've been in the packaging business for over 25 years and have developed a reputation as a "problem solver" for those hard to fix packaging issues.  I have the unique ability to take complicated situations and problems and find/develop/explore answers and explain them in easy-to-understand ways for non-packaging folks without insulting those friends and collegues who know a thing or two about packaging. 

The purpose of this blog is really to help explain all the facets of packaging products using stand up pouches.  Stand up pouches are commonly referred to as stand bags or stand up bags and are used extensively to package items such as:

• cereal
• pet food
• chocolate
• spices
• vitamins

There are stock and plain stand bags that a client can apply a label to or custom and printed pouches with stunning photographic images printed with 10+ colors and one of the fastest growing segments of our business is using spouted pouches for packaging liquids such as sports drinks and even alcohol.

There are many issues and concerns customers have regarding stand bags such as material selections that will work best for their product and keep it fresher for longer, printing and artwork fears, color choices, manufacturing processes, and even shipping.  I want to use this blog to help simplify and explain all that we know in the hopes that you'll feel comfortable using stand up pouches for your product as well.

Our goal is to help our clients "Compete With The Big Boys" in your industry and win!  We are confident that stand bags will enable you to protect your product while building your business and your brand like never before. 

The current packaging industry has undergone a revolution with flexible food packaging. This revolution has been made possible with the help of stand up pouches. They have a number of features that make them the ultimate choice in packaging.

These pouches are able to store perishable as well as non perishable products. Also, they have a number of additional features like spouts, zippers, and tear patches that make them different and extraordinary. Manufacturers and traders from different industries are making use of these pouches to package their products. Whether you are looking for a baby food pouch, a juice pouch, or a cereal bag, stand up bags fit all purposes.

The best thing about them is that they can be used to store a variety of items, which is why they are called a flexible option. No matter what your product is, you can store it easily in a standup bag. And it gives you enough space for printing brand information as well. And that’s not all, these bags are very inexpensive, and don’t cost as much as traditional packaging options.

Their easy to use compact design, low cost of production, food preserving properties, and eco friendliness have made them an instant hit among manufacturers, suppliers, store owners, and customers.
 

Flour is a product that is used in all households. Since it is used everywhere, it becomes an important part of everyone’s lives and should be packaged carefully.

The entire packaging process is fully automated to make sure that there are no microbes or external factors that come into play. The flour that is ready to be packaged is put into the packets. These packets are FDA approved and are made of food grade plastic. This makes sure that the flour does not react with the packet.

The packaging is done in a way to make sure that no air or moisture can go through the bag. However, if some moisture does pass through, the packaging should be such that it does not react with it. For example, there are some packaging colors that would dissolve in water. This could be dangerous for the flour. Our food grade packaging makes sure that the packaging does not react with any environmental factor, and keeps the contents safe.

Flour packaging is done in many ways. There are small as well as large packets. The packaging of flour also depends on its quantity. With smaller quantity, there is no special need regarding the robustness of the packet. However, with larger quantity, the packet should be strong enough to be carried to different places. Plus, it should have features to allow it to be used multiple times. Zippers would do the trick here, as they can be opened and closed multiple times.

For even larger quantities that are used in professional bakeries, there are simple flour bags with hang holes. This way they can be hung on hooks to save space.

The material used to package flour in standup pouches is made by laminating several plastic layers together. This makes a barrier against external factors like sunlight, air, moisture, and germs. Because of these qualities, it is also known as barrier packaging. This barrier packaging is highly preferred for easily perishable food products. Since flour can easily go rancid with the slightest of moisture, it is important to use barrier packaging to keep it safe.

If you are looking for the right packaging for your flour, you have come to the right place. We can offer innovative and inexpensive solutions to package your flour. Not just that, we also offer high quality printing services to make sure that your packaged flour has striking graphics to attract customers. Contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.
 

The era of glass bottles and plastic packs has come to an end with the advent of spouted pouches. The products that were earlier packaged in glass containers are now safely packed in these innovative pouches. While the glass bottles were fragile, pouches have no such problems. These inventive pouches have captured a large share of liquid packaging market.

The pioneering introduction of spouts in plastic pouches has improved the utility of the pouch. The other qualities that have written the success story of new age pouches are as follows:

1. Sturdiness: Stand up pouches are designed in a way that they easily endure the rough handling of the staff and customer alike. The pouches are tear resistant and unbreakable so the probability of packaging failures is kept to a minimum.
2. Low cost: They are easy to manufacture and have negligible cost of production. However, the spout adds to the cost but it also enhances the utility of the packaging. Also, the spouted pouches are cheaper than any other alternative in the market.
3. Flexibility of design: Pouches come in all shapes and sizes, catering to the varied needs of customers, ranging from cosmetics to motor oils.

All the above properties make a perfect recipe for retail success in the field of packaging.

Cat food comes in dry as well as wet varieties. While dry food comes in standup bags, wet cat food that contains fish generally comes in cans. With changing trends, wet cat food packaging  is now done with the help of standup pouches.

As a cat food manufacturer, you might have wondered which packaging option is best for your product. Let us compare the features of tins and pouches.

Portability: If you are planning to travel and you’re taking your cat along, you need to carry its food too. Packing a tin in your luggage is not as easy as slipping a food pouch into a bag. Just place a cat food pouch anywhere and you are ready to go.

Safety: Tin cans can cut your fingers while opening. Also, some of them need to be opened with cutting tools, whereas standup pouches can be opened easily without any risk. There are no chances of cuts or scratches.

Ease of feeding: You cannot feed the cat directly from the can. The reason is that they might scratch their face or get injured while eating. It is easier to feed them using cat food pouches. Just open the pouch and your cat can eat directly from it.

Shelf space: Tin cans take more space on the shelf as compared to standup bags. This is why more store owners prefer keeping products that are packaged in pouches. It lets them keep more products in their store in the same space. Using standup pouches means that your product will be approved by more stores.

Marketing value: Tin cans are circular in shape. This means that your brand information is not completely on the display for your consumers. They can only see a part of it. Standup bags have many sides (depending upon their style) that can be used to print product information.

Eco friendly: Your customers will throw the can away after use. This can will end up in a landfill and will consume a lot of space there. A standup pouch on the other hand will take up the least space in a landfill. This makes it an eco friendly option.

Cost: The most important factor for a manufacturer is the cost of the packaging. Standup bags cost much less than a tin can. Plus, you can save a lot on their shipping as well.

Due to all these factors, it can be easily said that standup pouches are much better than tin cans when it comes to cat food packaging.
 

Food pouch manufacturers have understood that the current market calls for innovative and radical thinking to cater to customer needs, instead of just focusing on aesthetics. This thinking has led to the emergence of stand up bags and pouches. Apart from their smart looks and easy storage, these packaging solutions also match the present day customer’s dynamic requirements.

Stand up bags are a perfect example of design flexibility and come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and styles. You can find health food and supplement pills in bottom gusset packs to make efficient use of shelf space while side gussets can store varied products like soups, oils, and juices.

Food and beverage packaging requires complete isolation from the surrounding environment to keep the product away from dust and allergens etc. Stand up pouches pass this test by restricting the exchange of air and heat by laminate locking the product inside.

Since the modern day customer is conscious of the environmental impact of products they use, they prefer to go for stand up bags because of their eco friendly features.

Keeping all the aspects in mind, it can be said that stand up bags have started the era of flexible packaging where the customer’s needs are kept in mind while packaging things.
 

Popularity of stand up pouches is ever increasing and their innovative design and features are helping them rule the packaging market. A stand up pouch to hold your drinks is way ahead of the alternatives in terms of convenience and cost effectiveness. Stand up pouches are exactly what customers and manufacturers want in the current market.

The following special features make stand up bags better than the others:

1. Compactness: These bags are very compact and thus do not take up a lot of shelf space.
2. Eco-friendliness: Stand up pouches, when compared to glass or plastic containers, are compact and thus fit in smaller space when dumped in a landfill.
3. Cost effectiveness: Barrier bags are already a hit among manufacturers owing to their low cost and flexibility in design. The cost effectiveness is due to the use of a thin barrier film.
4. User friendliness: Stand up bags are hassle-free as they are easy to carry and weigh less than alternative packaging options. Also, extra features like spouts, zip locks, tear notches, hang holes, and make things easier for users.

All the above reasons make sure that stand up pouches are a hit in the retail packaging market.

Food and beverage packaging has become of prime importance these days, as the popularity of the product is based on its packaging. If you own a snack manufacturing firm and are looking for the best snack packaging solution, then flexi box pouch will be perfect for you. Also called the block bottom bag, box pouch, or the flat bottom bag, this packaging solution is ideal for all types of food products. This new technique has the best features of both the gusset bag and the stand up pouch.

This new technique of flexible food packaging offers the consumers the benefits of a stand up pouch because of its flat bottom that provides stability to it. Apart from that, the two side gussets in flexi box increase its internal storage capacity, thus making it ideal for bulky snacks. Cereal packaging and dog food packaging are some of its most common uses.

The flexi box is available in the market in many styles and value added options. The primary features of this packaging include additional storage space, high cost effectiveness, attractive and appealing looks, resistance to oxygen and moisture, and a flat bottom. The most common applications of flexi box include packaging of dry foods, pet food, and flour etc.
 

Ready-made juices are loved by everyone. Children are especially crazy about packaged, ready-made juices. These juices need to be packed with special care so that their original flavor can be retained for a longer period of time. The display graphics have to be equally eye-catching. Stand up  bags offer both these benefits and this is why they are best suited for drink packaging.

Liquid packaging is not only limited to juices and sodas. Several popular products like squashes and mocktails come in flexible packaging as well. Pouches make it easy for the customer to consume the liquid without exposing it to the atmospheric influences. Also, since these bags are inexpensive, manufacturers can pass their savings to consumers, which can make their product more popular.

Juice pouches have several features that make them an attractive option. Adding small tear holes to push in straws makes these pouches very handy. Spouts make pouring of the liquid easier. Reusable spouted pouches also have a longer shelf life due to their multi layered packaging. Their compact size helps retailers to conveniently store large quantities of the product without bothering about space constraints. Stand up pouches can be used for virtually any food product. Their layered packaging keeps the contents safe.

The consumer product market has taken an absolutely new dimension, and product packaging has become an important factor for marketing. The consumers today are aware about their responsibilities towards the environment and prefer to consume products that are eco-friendly in all aspects. Another important factor that affects sales of consumer products is the attractiveness of the packaging. The more eye-catching the food packaging is, the higher are the sales. So, if you are a new entrepreneur looking for some great packaging technique for your product, flat bottom stand up pouches are your answer.

Flat bottom stand pouches are an ideal packaging technique to attract your consumers. They are an absolute favorite among people because they present many great features at a reasonable cost. They are attractive, easy to store, easy to dispose, and eco-friendly. Since they use less plastic than other options and are compact, they take up the minimum space in a landfill. Flat bottom standup pouches are also known as flat bottom barrier bags or side gusseted bags. The best thing about this type of barrier packaging is that it is moisture and puncture resistant and hence protects food and drinks from contamination. Thus, flat bottom stand pouches are the best type of food and beverage packaging available in the market.

Only a few years ago, packaging for dog chews and treats typically included plastic bottles, tin cans, and glass jars, until the advent of the innovative stand up bags. As soon as these bags were introduced, they became an instant hit with dog food manufacturers and dog owners.

There are several reasons why stand up pouches or bags are preferred over conventional methods of packing dog treats, and are considered the best alternative in the market. Some of them are listed below:

• Stand up bags for dog chews help in keeping the freshness of the food intact for a long duration of time.
• These pouches are break resistant.
• The innovative design of these bags helps in keeping air, moisture, and allergens away.
• No food nutrients are lost if food is packed in these uniquely designed stand up bags.
• These bags do not produce any kind of chemical toxins that might degrade the pet food value.
• These dog treat bags are available with zip locks, covered spouts, sliders, and tear away notches, etc., which add to the convenience factor.
• Also, the inventive stand up pouches for dog food packaging greatly help in maintaining the nutritional level of the packed food and protect pets from paralysis, malnutrition, eye diseases, degenerative disorders, and infections.

Convenience, Storage, and Strength

Feeding the pet is no less than an exercise for dog owners who have a busy lifestyle. Dogs need to be fed twice or thrice each day. Therefore portability of the pet food packaging is an important feature that most customers look for. This is where stand up bags step in. They are highly portable and carrying them is almost hassle-free.

These handy bags can be carried while walking the dog in the park or when you are travelling with your pet. Some additional features make them even more useful, such as a zipper which seals the bag when you are not using it. It makes sure that the pouches remain moisture-free and food doesn’t spoil.

Easy storage is another great feature of stand up bags. It is easy for retailers to display their products in such bags as they can be placed anywhere and in a limited space.

Another remarkable feature of stand up pouches or bags is their material. These packaging bags use high-density material that can easily withstand scratches from pets. It’s the presence of several thin films which make the packaging stronger.

It is due to such strength and portability that stand up pouches for dog chews have become the ideal choice of customers.
 

Detergents find use in almost every household. Stand up bags have become famous for detergent packaging. Marketing shelves are now stacked with detergents packed in pouches and standup bags. These bags are eco-friendly, inexpensive, portable, good looking, and can be used for several applications. The widespread use of stand up pouches for detergent packing is due to the fact that they are very easy to carry around. You can now bring your detergent along with you while you are travelling.

Traditionally, detergent came in bulky cans and bottles. There were many storage problems as these containers are tough to carry around. Plastic pouches have completely changed the equation. Liquid packaging is very crucial for detergents. Some detergents come in liquid form and they need to be packaged with extreme caution. Any interaction with external influence like air or sunlight will change their basic properties. This is the reason that liquid pouches come with a spout attached to easily pour out its contents.

Spouted packaging is an excellent technique and can be applied to other liquids such as sodas, shampoos, soaps, and juices. These pouches are extremely easy to carry. Small pouches can be stuffed in your pocket while travelling. These little spouted pouches can also be given away as free samples at public gatherings as a brilliant promotional tool. Various graphics and designs can be used to make these pouches attractive to the customers.

 

The past few years have witnessed a surge in the demand and popularity of spouted pouches. Most food and beverage companies today prefer spouted pouches over glass or plastic bottles. Spited pouches are ideal for storing juices, sauces, and purees. They can also be used to store non-food items like motor oil. If you are impressed by the popularity of spouted pouches but do not know how they are beneficial for your product, read the small list below.

1. If you are starting up a new business and need to cut down on your production costs, standup pouches are the best option. They are simple and inexpensive. Though the add-ons like spouts and zippers cost a bit extra, but the result is still cheaper than bottles or cans.
2. Another major benefit that standup bags have to offer is the ease of marketability. They offer great printing advantages, and you can add colorful graphics to the bag to make it look more attractive.
3. Spouted pouches make pouring much easier, so there are almost no chances of spillage. Just open the cap and pour out the contents into a glass.

Due to all these advantages, liquid packaging is mostly done in spouted pouches.

The food and beverage packaging market has been going through an evolution from the past few years. New packaging techniques that are easier to manage and handle have become popular amongst the manufacturers as well as the consumers. The latest addition to this packaging revolution is the flat bottom side gusset bag. There are many advantages of using this bag, and some of them are given here.

1. Most packaging techniques currently available in the market are ideal for low weight or less volume products. The new flat bottom side gusset bag is made for holding bulky and heavy products. This new packaging is made of metalized foil PET, which makes it resistant enough to prevent any tears or scratches.
2. This new style of barrier bags can be manufactured in three distinct ways which includes a flat-based side gusseted bag, a flat-based tapering side gusseted bag, and a flat bottom side gusset bag with a zip closure. All three types can be used in different applications.

These stand up bags come with the option of sliders or zippers and are very cost effective in comparison to other packaging techniques currently available in the market. Apart from that, they are also eco friendly and do not fill up landfills like bottles or cartons.

Stand up food pouches are typically required to fulfill certain criteria. Chief among them is the ability of the pouch to protect its contents, thus prolonging their shelf-life. It goes without saying that the packaging material needs to suitable for safe storage and shipping. Flexible food packaging offers a lot of convenience to the customers. Stand up box pouches are probably the best examples of flexible food pouches. They offer versatility and functionality required for food and beverage packaging.

Stand up box pouches are made by laminating multiple layers, adding extra strength and robustness to it. This laminated barrier bag acts as a shield that protects the contents from external influences such as air, light, moisture, odor, and vapor. Stand up pouches even come with handy ziplock enclosures that help lock in the content’s freshness with repeated use. Stand up pouches lock in the essential flavors and aromas of your product.

Stand up bags are highly convenient in every possible way. They stack up neatly on store shelves and offer a tidy space effective storage solution. They come with easy opening and resealable solutions to prevent the product from any kind of spoilage. Stand up box pouches are even good for marketing purposes. The outer surfaces of the box pouches are open for all manner of advertising. The best part is that all these bags are recyclable.
 

Spouted pouches can be seen everywhere in the market these days. Detergents, shampoos, soaps, oils, juices, mocktails, purees, and ketchups- there are many things that can be stored in spouted pouches instead of glass bottles.

A couple of years back, glass bottles were the only packaging solution for ketchups and purees, while cans were used for oils. Shampoos and detergents came in plastic containers, while juices came in cardboard boxes. Let’s see the problems behind these packaging solutions that gave rise to standup bags.

• Glass bottles: They break really easily. This not just means a lot of wastage, but also a lot of mess. And broken glass shards can be dangerous.
• Cans: They take up a lot of space and are difficult in opening. Customers often avoid tin cans as they can lead to cuts while opening them.
• Plastic containers: They are safe and do not break, but take up a lot of shelf space.
• Cardboard boxes: Can be easily crumpled or puffed; and once that happens, customers don’t want to buy them.

Spouted pouches have none of these disadvantages. They are great for food and beverage packaging. And because of their versatility, they are known to be a flexible food packaging solution.

 

Today’s market has reached such levels of competition that the focus has expanded from the quality of product to quality of packaging. Since any low quality product cannot stand in the market, most of them are at more or less at the same level. Thus, the marketing team lays emphasis on packaging to get an edge over the competitors. The packaging should not be merely aesthetically luring but it should also be cost effective, user friendly, and efficient. Flat bottom stand up bags possess all these qualities to be the first choice of manufactures as well as consumers.

Flat bottom stand up bags are highly compact owing to their innovative design. When filled, their bottom expands and they stand in stable position; and when emptied, they occupy as much space as a thick sheet of paper. Also, they can be used for various applications like food packaging, detergent packaging, and flour packaging etc. They also come with add on features like zippers and seals, depending on the kind of product. Zipper is useful for those products that cannot be used all at once. They keep the contents of the pack isolated and prevent spoilage.

These bags provide the ultimate solution to packaging problems and match the dynamic aspirations of modern day consumers while saving money for manufacturers and retailers.

Kids keep eating all the junk food they can find. They are never interested in a balanced meal, and this is why it is important to give them their daily vitamins. As a responsible pharmacist, you would want to compare all available options so that you can get the best packaging solutions for your customers as well as for the environment.

Pill packaging or vitamin packaging can be done using small plastic and glass bottles. But the problem with these bottles is that once they are empty, they take too much area in a landfill. Besides, glass bottles can break and cause injuries. The right solution for pill packaging would be standup pouches. If you are looking for an ecologically conscious way of packaging, you’d be happy to know that these pouches do not take up a lot of space in the landfill. Plus, they can be reused and recycled. This is why many pill packaging companies opt for standup bags instead of traditional ways of packaging like bottles or boxes.

There are many other uses of standup bags. They keep the nutrients of the pills safe. If you want to package liquid medicine, you can add spouts to the bag for easy pouring.

Vitamins and other pills need to stay away from dirt and moisture. This is why it’s a good idea to add zippers to the bags. Zippers and sliders allow users to reuse the pouch again and again. Plus, once the pills are all consumed, these pouches can be used to keep other stuff.

Standup pouches also present better options to market your products. Since you want to package kids pills, it is a good idea to add bright colors and graphics on the package. This kind of digital printing is possible with standup pouches. They even allow a small peep window from where the customer can see what is inside the packet. This option is not available in opaque plastic bottles.

Another great thing about standup bags that attracts manufacturers and traders is that they are inexpensive. If we just consider the pouch without any add-ons, it is practically free. With the add-ons like zippers, sliders, and spouts, the pouch becomes slightly more expensive. However, the final cost of the pouch is still lower than that of a glass or plastic bottle.

So if you are looking for an ecological solution to package pills and vitamins, standup pouches are the right answer. They provide many great features and are inexpensive as well.
 

Sipping drinks out of pouches is back in style. It’s casual and cool to drink it right from the pack rather than pouring it out in a glass. Standup pouches are used extensively in juice packaging, and they offer many advantages to the customers as well as manufacturers and traders. Simple sipper pouches have always been used by juice companies. There are simple capped spouts for small juice pouches while screw caps are used for larger packets. Spouts make pouring and sipping much easier.

These pouches are made of barrier packaging that combines several laminated layers for extra security and protection. They are a much better option than traditional glass or plastic drink packages since they take up much lesser shelf space. They are made out of recyclable material and help in reducing the carbon footprint.

Spouted pouches are a much more affordable and effective way of drink packaging in comparison to other available options. They are extremely light weight, making it easy even for small children to carry them around. They also support high quality printing, which is good for attracting customers. The storage of these pouches is quite simple; since they are flexible packages and take up the minimum space, thousands of them can be stacked up in a small room.
 

For every parent, it is essential to get the best of everything for their little ones. This is especially true for baby food. Parents want to ensure that the food they are buying for their kids is fresh and free from any contamination. They need a packaging solution which is not only cost effective and easy to use but also maintains the quality of the product and prevents it from external moisture and dirt. On top of that, the content should remain healthy for a sufficient period of time which means that the baby food should not spoil inside the pack. Even a small tear or scratch in the baby food pouch can lead to disastrous results both for the consumer and the business.

All the above concerns call for a flexible food packaging solution. This is where stand up bags come into the picture. Stand up bags are not only convenient to use but also maintain the highest quality standards required for baby food packaging. The following are the reasons that prove that stand up bags and pouches are the ultimate packaging solution for baby food:

1. Zipper and spout: Stand up pouches come with zippers or spouts which ensure ease of access and protect the baby food from contamination. Since the baby food pack is used frequently, it is essential to have an air tight seal which can isolate the contents from the surrounding after each use. The zipper and spout make that possible.
2. Barrier Packaging: Parents often worry about the quality of the baby food. But with stand up bags, parents can leave their worries as these bags are made up of several puncture resistant sheets that are laminated together. They are strong enough to bear rough handling. Barrier films of the pouches improve the shelf life of the baby food and also prevent the content from getting spoiled.
3. FDA approval: It is very relieving for the parents to know that the baby food pouches are manufactured with materials that have FDA approval. This makes them a clear winner since plastic packs are known to release harmful toxins that deteriorate the quality of the content.

The above reasons clearly demonstrate that stand up bags are the ultimate choice when it comes to baby food packaging. They not only prevent spoilage of the baby food but also maintain the freshness and quality of the product.
 

Spouted pouches have made packaging of liquids very simple. Many liquids that were earlier available only in glass bottles have now been put in spouted flexible pouches. Ketchups, sauces, juices, and baby food make use of these pouches. Glass bottles and jars always had one chief disadvantage- breakage. They couldn’t be carried along during a vacation or a trip because they were bulky and could easily break.

Plastic bottles were seen as a way out of this problem. But the amount of plastic being used for bottles posed a more serious threat to the environment. Flexible pouches that are used for liquid packaging are normally tear resistant and can bear rough handling. They are also inexpensive and easily affordable.

The pouch alone costs almost nothing. It’s the addition of the spout that makes the cost. The cost of any given variety of spout depends on its function. However, in spite of the additional cost of the spout, the pouches are a lot less expensive than general glass bottles. They come in many varieties depending on their intended use. An ideal solution for drink packaging, spouted pouches are also eco friendly. Since they don’t take up much space in a landfill, they are better than glass or plastic bottles.