Econo-Pak recently invested in new bagging and cartoning machines—designed to streamline the packaging process for dry food products like rice, baking mixes, powders, and more in a bag-in-box format.
Compare sombrero vs. hole punches in packaging. Discover their uses, advantages, costs, and which suits your product’s needs best.
Expanding a food product line into new markets or scaling production to meet growing demand requires careful planning and precise execution. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the packaging process, specifically the filling stage, where your product is measured, filled into containers, and prepared for distribution.
When it comes to contract food packaging, it’s essential to choose the right type of packaging for your business needs. Packaging not only plays a pivotal role in protecting your food products but it also serves as a powerful marketing tool. Two main categories of food packaging include retail packaging and non-retail packaging. Here, we’ll […]
The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more. Packaging types also affect consumer purchasing decisions. In this […]
During the flow wrapping process, a conveyor belt moves the product horizontally to the forming area. The product is then wrapped in film and sealed at both ends by applying pressure, heat, or a combination of both. Similar to vertical form fill seal (VFFS) methods, the finished result is a flexible pouch secured by airtight […]
There are many types of packaging methods available, each of which is suitable for different packaging needs. Flow wrapping and overwrapping are two of the most commonly employed by industry professionals for consumer goods. Understanding the Processes Despite their similarity in name, flow wrapping and overwrapping are distinct packaging techniques; they package different types […]