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5 Key Packaging Trends for 2021

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It’s important that brands keep on top of packaging trends for the future. Your packaging is not just a way to differentiate your product from others on retail shelves, but a chance to communicate what your brand is about, tell the story of your products, and make a statement about the values and goals that your company has. It’s a lot to take onboard, especially when you have limited space on pack. How can you make sure your packaging is delivering on all fronts in 2021?  Below are five key packaging trends that will emerge in 2021 to get you started.     #1 TREND: Tell a story with your packaging With many storefronts being either limited in terms of traffic capacity or unable to open, many products are only accessible through e-commerce platforms or pick-up. This presents a new wave of challenges in terms of educating your customers, and building relationships with your brand. Considering leveraging storytelling to your packaging, allowing them to learn about your produc

Bare Bones' Instant Bone Broth Comes in Convenient Single Serving Sizes

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To offer the benefits of bone broth in a super convenient way, Bare Bones created instant bone broth sachets that are packaged in perfect single-serve portions. While there are many kinds of flavored and functional beverages that are offered in a similar format, this one makes it easy to enjoy the nourishing qualities of bone broth on the go. The outer food packaging bags could be a stand up pouch , flat bottom pouch , and other shipper boxes.   The hydrating and savory bone broth sachets are as easy to prepare as a regular instant beverage mix, plus they are keto- and paleo-friendly with zero sugar and 10 grams of protein per serving. The single-serve packs are offered in both chicken and beef varieties, and have the potential to replace other drinking rituals involving tea or coffee, especially as the savory formulas are free of caffeine and sugar.   Sachets packaging is a good option for the powder products. For some new launching products, brands can use sachets packaging

Tips on Selecting the Best Tea Packaging

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The most widely consumed beverage in the world, tea has gained tremendous popularity. A whole new generation of consumers is choosing tea over coffee, soda, and energy drinks for a more natural beverage that doesn’t contain harmful additives or artificial ingredients. Tea companies need to stand out from the crowd and communicate the many benefits of their herbal drinks, and their brand, to consumers by using the right tea packaging.   Different Types of Tea Packaging - Which Type Do You Prefer?   Foil lined Stand up pouch : The stand up pouches have gained popularity since last several years as they make an excellent choice for packaging loose leaf tea. The bottom gusset allows the bag to stand vertically. Available in different sizes and customized printing options, these pouches are widely used for tea packaging. The stand up pouches generally come with a zipper for re-closure, which is very user-friendly. The aluminum foil or metalized foil provides a better sealing wit

Designing Your Perfect Pet Food Bags

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When you think about your pet food packaging , your first thought might be the breed you’ll feature on the package graphic, or which icons can best showcase the nutrition that lies inside. But it’s important to remember that before you can paint a picture of your product, you need to select the right canvas. From zip closures to flat bottom pouches, your consumers come to the pet food aisle with certain expectations for packaging quality, whether they realize it or not. What are the important elements driving whether pet parents pick up your bag or the one sitting next to it?   CHOOSING YOUR BAG STYLE If we could turn the clock back half a century, we’d see stores chockful of paper bags. Since that time, design options have expanded significantly, offering pet food brands new ways to help their bag stand out from the pack. Below is a pick list of today’s most popular bag styles, according to one of our package partners.   Stand Up Pouch : For package weights 1 to 8 l

How Should You Choose Packaging for Pet Foods?

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It seems that pet food products are becoming ever more influenced by human food and drink trends, and at a much faster rate than seen previously. Some of the hottest trends in pet food include gluten-free and grain-free options, sustainable sourcing and premium gourmet ingredients that wouldn’t be out of place on a fine-dining menu.   This creates an interesting quandary for manufacturers of pet foods. With such a wide range of options for pet food packaging , how is the packaging industry taking advantage of this opportunity?   In the pet food and pet treats marketplace, your packaging can greatly influence the success of your product. In consumers’ minds, the quality of a product’s packaging speaks to the quality of the product inside. There are a couple of options when it comes to choosing the right packaging. In terms of formats, pouches are a popular option. BPS supplies side gusset pouch, flat bottom pouch, and stand up pouch for various pet foods and functionality tre

Simple Guidelines on How to Choose Your Coffee Packaging

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Don’t overlook the importance of your roasted coffee bags. Your choice of coffee packaging will affect the coffee’s freshness, your own efficiency in operations, how your product stands out (or not!) on the shelves, and how your brand is positioned.     FOUR COMMON COFFEE BAG TYPES While there is a wide range of coffee bags on the market, here are four types that each serve very different purposes.   1. Stand Up Pouch / Doypack “The stand up pouch is a very normal coffee bag in the market,” says BPS, emphasizing that it tends to be cheaper than some of the other options. These bags are made of two panels and a bottom gusset, giving them a triangular shape. They also often feature a resealable zipper that can help keep the coffee fresher for longer, even once the bag has been opened. This combination of low prices and good quality make stand-up pouches a popular choice among small- to medium-sized roasters. The bottom gusset also allows the bag to stand up on the she

The Benefit of Using Flexible Packaging for Your Product

Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing forms of packaging in the industry and it doesn’t look like that growth is stopping anytime soon. Not only is it beneficial to both manufacturers and retailers, but it also has it’s perks for consumers as well. Flexibility is the name of the game, not just in a tangible sense. The options available in the flexible material space are almost endless! Read on to learn why flexible packaging food packaging bags are so innovative and the great perks that come along with transitioning to using it to package your products.   Benefits of Flexible Packaging   Improved Production Efficiency Flexible packaging uses less base material than traditional rigid packaging, and the easy formability of flexible materials improves production time and reduces energy consumption.   Environmentally Friendly Flexible packaging requires less energy than rigid packaging. In addition, flexible packaging materials are frequently designed to be reus

No Guilt Bakes Makes Low-Carb Cakes Packed in Recyclable Pouch

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No Guilt Bakes makes it easy for people interested in the ketogenic diet to grab keto cakes to go. The vibrantly branded pouches are made with fully recyclable food packaging bags and they contain indulgent treats like Lemon & Coconut Cake Bites, Cinnamon Swirl Cake Bites and Raspberry Swirl Cake Bites.   True to the brand, the products are all-natural, grain-free and gluten-free with no sugar added. Alongside vibrant fruit flavors, the brand also shares a few rich chocolate varieties.   The product packaging is not only ideal for sharing and taking on the go but also refrigerating or freezing to preserve optimal freshness.   Recyclable Pouch :   Different from conventional laminated pouches, these bags are made from mono plastics which make them fully recyclable in recycling stream. As these bags are more affordable compared with biodegradable pouch and they are available in various special branding options, these bags have gone popular in the past few months.