Packaging industry, like any other industry, goes through constant change depending on the needs and wants of the consumers. One of the most significant forces at present is the ecological impact and effect on environment by various packaging solutions. The mantra to help save our environment lies in 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. So, one way to inhibit the harmful effects on the environment is to reduce the amount of plastic used for packaging. This is where stand up bags come into the picture.
A stand up pouch is an eco friendly alternative to other packaging options that use much more plastic. It can be a healthy alternative to jars, cans, and bottles used for packaging baby food, liquid, cereal packaging etc. Since it uses less plastic, it occupies less space thereby saving a significant amount of transportation and storage costs. Also, these pouches are readily available and are extremely flexible to use. A spout helps you get rid of the fear of spilling the liquid product while pouring. Also, as the cap can be put back up after each use, it also helps in extending the shelf life of the product. This ease of usage makes them a preferred choice of consumers from all age and income groups.
They can be used to pack a wide variety of products: liquid, powder, or even thick fluid. They can easily be custom printed which is an added advantage to those who want to promote their products though aesthetically appealing packaging. Stand up bags look attractive on the shelf and attract the consumers at first glance.
Not only are these spouted bags easy to use, but the fact that they come with different varieties of spouts also makes them a preferred choice. The spouts can be twist-and-turn type, squirt type or any other type depending on the requirements. For those who really want to save money, there are spouted bags for packaging liquids which come without an actual spout. It is topped up with a tear and remove cap which significantly saves the spout and cap expenses. So this new design has all the capabilities of stand up pouches with large custom printable area without the added expense of spout.
Spouted pouches have become a hit among the consumers, manufacturers, and store owners due to their ability to inhibit harmful impact on the environment, their ease of use, inexpensive nature, and flexible packaging options.
