DISPLAY :
- 360 degree branding; ideal for pallet-merchandised or POP products
- Artwork doesn’t get obsured from curving or collapsing; reduces the amount of shelf maintenance needed
- Straight sides of the box pouch mean no wasted space or voids on the shelf
- Optional window on sides of box pouch lets consumers see the product without interrupting the PDP or exposing the product to excess light
- Effective merchandised lying down or standing up
The box pouch is a great alternative to bag-in-box or conventional stand-up pouches
PACKING :
- Very effective for larger fills (pet food, fresh produce)
- Fillable on automated pouch filling lines
- Top or bottom fill
CONVENIENCE :
- A great alternative to bag-in-box
~ Uses less material (no outer box)
~ Simpler to fill
~ More durable, able to take rough handling vs. folding cartons
- Different closure types available
~ Standard press to close zipper
~ Top slider zipper
~ Hook and loop closure
~ Tamper-evident sealing
- Bottom has rounded edges, no sharp corners
- Available with die-cut handles so it’s easy to carry
- Better weight distribution than other packaging formats
- Ability to reduce the amount of secondary packaging used (i.e. corrugated)
MATERIALS AND GRAPHICS :
- Box pouches are available in many constructions
~ PET / LLDPE
~ PET / metallized PET / LLDPE
~ PET / aluminium foil / LLDP
~ PET / high-barrier LLDPE (for gas flush) - 70 – 230 micron thickness
- Printable up to 10 colours
~ PET / aluminium foil / CPP (for retort applications)
~ Matte PET / kraft paper / LLDPE (look and feel of paper with better durability and moisture resistance)
KEY MARKETS :
- Frozen: fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, appetizers, pasta, dumplings
- Pet food: dry or raw
- Fresh produce: apples, pears, mini peppers…
- Baking ingredients, mixes and powders
- Rice, seeds, and grains
- Dried fruit and nuts, granola, cereals
- Confectionery, candies, chocolates, mini-cakes
- Home care: dishwasher pods, laundry detergent pods, cleaning products
- Lawn and garden, fertilizer
- Cheese: shredded cheese or outer bags for wrapped snack cheese