Flexible Packaging, We Have You Covered

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The pouch is a flexible packaging product that we take for granted each time we reach for the sugar to break open and pour into our coffee. An ingenious invention simple, yet effective, created by Benjamin Eisenstadt in the 1940s.

Benjamin's sachets were soon being filled with various powders and slowly over the years evolved from paper packets, to foil and plastic. Today these pouches are used for sweeteners, salad dressing, face cream, and many other products.

Convenience is the name of the game in the 21st-century meeting demands means that everything must be available quick and easy. Flexible packaging is one such product that encompasses convenience, right down the chain from manufacturer to retailer to consumer.

The manufacturer designs the packaging around the client's needs and the contents that the pouch will be holding. Depending on what the product is, the packaging company will suggest several options to their clients which will include materials made of paper, plastic, or foil.

At this stage, it will be necessary to decide and choose the shape of packaging for your product. Usually, thin ...
... paper or plastic tubular pouches are used for sugar, salt, or salad cream. Triangular stand-up foil pouches are used to seal in freshness and contain products such as nuts, sweets, or medicine. The benefit of using foil is that it extends the shelf life protecting the contents.

Size is important this will largely depend on what your commodity is or what you need the packaging for. There are many, many uses from condiments to air pillows which are used to protect other products whilst in transit.

Flexible packaging is highly sought after in many industries because it can hold precise amounts which save money with less wastage. An advantage of choosing these slim packaging options is that they are space savers. In the food industry, these convenient little pouches are indispensable.

Through trial and error, the pouches have changed in shape from a square or rectangle to a slim design which saves up to 40% in packaging material. They are easy to open, and the plastic and foil pouches are perforated to make dispensing of sauce or cream easy for the customer.

Support for the environment has been adopted by many packaging companies who have opted for eco-friendly materials. Manufacturing their pouches whilst keeping the wellbeing of the planet in mind has proved to be very positive for these companies.

When a client approaches a packaging company with an idea some of the companies will take production from designing the pouch through to distributing the finished filled product. An experienced team discusses with clients all aspects of the single-serving pouch for example:

• The colour of the packaging.
• Materials to use - paper, foil, or plastic.
• Branding and orientation of text or image.
• Printing of ingredients.
• Number of grams per serving.
• Perforation for easy tearing.

It is important to have a fast turnaround when ordering flexible packaging and most companies will comply with this need. When deciding on a company to use make sure that they can fulfil both large and small orders.

Many industries require versatile packaging such as the food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty sectors. They have all benefited greatly from having the option of choosing how to package their products that are both economical and customizable.

Some companies offer a turnkey service that saves time and money. This service includes sourcing, blending, filling, printing, and packaging your product safely and efficiently.

Every time you pack a snack lunch for your children or reach for a pouch of sugar take a moment to consider how much longer these actions would take without the convenience of flexible packaging.

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HWR Packaging is a company built on setting the bar high, achieving, and maintaining a top position in the packaging industry. HWR works together with clients to see their vision come to fruition. With 20 years’ experience providing high-quality, cost-effective products delivered timeously, this is a company with a proven track record.

They are committed and dedicated to offering excellent customer service and quality packaging. HWR manufacture products to a very high standard with their stick packs being FDA approved. An experienced team offer suggestions and assistance in finding the best way forward for your designs, budgets, and marketing plans.

Visit http://www.hwrpackaging.com for a quote for all your flexible packaging needs.