Bird seed packaging must meet certain specific requirements, primary among them being, of course, that it protects the contents from vapor, moisture, odor and pests. It should also preserve the shelf life by locking in the seed's freshness, flavor and nutritional content. Convenience is a plus as well.

There are, of course, many options for packaging bird seed. Which packaging choice best suits your needs? We suggest it's the bird seed stand up bag.

A bird seed stand up bag not only possesses the functionality required, it offers other features as well. Produced by laminating multiple film layers into a strong, stable and puncture-resistant barrier, a stand up bag will extend your brand's "best by" date, especially if you order the optional zip lock closure system.

In standing up on the shelf, a stand up bag stores conveniently, fitting almost anywhere in the kitchen cupboard, on the closet shelf, perhaps even on the bird cage base. A tear notch is available which permits your customer to open the bag without scattering bird seed all over the place because he or she pulled to hard on the sides of the bag when opening it for the first time.

In standing up on the store shelf, a bird seed stand up bag helps distinguish your brand in the marketplace by permitting it to stand apart from the competition. Available round and sombrero-shaped hang holes offer pet shops, grocers and other retailers a distinctive display option.

Each bird seed stand up bag has a wide front and back panel. Either or both of these can be made from clear film, can be printed according to your exact specifications, can have your company labels or other informational stickers affixed to them or accommodate any combination of these options. Whichever you choose, your brand will stand apart.

Stand up bags are environmentally friendly. Although they're recyclable, we know that most consumers don't yet go that route. Fortunately, because each bird seed stand up bag is made with up to 12 percent less material than other bags, they ultimately generate less waste.