Stock stand up pouches continue to be used in regularity throughout the retail industry. Whether the items being packaged are roasted nuts, snacks, flour, pet treats or spices, the convenience of this type of protective packaging cannot be understated. Stock stand up pouches come in a number of sizes and colors, as well as materials. Speaking of materials, clear structures, metalized film, foil, and now even kraft paper (along with combinations of these) are laminated together to create bags for freshness that not only protect the contents but stand erect on a store shelf. This standing on a store shelf and stock stand up pouches go hand-in-hand of course but in reality it is the wide face and back of this packaging that enables this style to act as a retail billboard for your product and company. Here you can tell the world why your product tastes so great, is good for you, etc. Many companies when just starting out will apply a label to the pouches and over time the labels will be replaced with custom printing as they are much more efficient and cheaper than the labels and the labor it takes to apply them. Let me be clear on this. Stock pouches with an applied label for quantities less than 5000 pieces will be the best alternative, however custom printed pouches will be much cheaper when over 5000 pieces.
We’ve been in the protective packaging business for over 30 years. We are often asked what separates companies that sell stock stand up pouches and other bags for freshness and we have determined there are 3 main reasons or areas.
As mentioned before, stock stand up pouches come in a variety of sizes and colors. However, all should come with robust and heavy duty ziplocks and deep tear notches. Some companies will provide rounded corners and even hang holes as part of their protective packaging. Always get samples before placing your order.
In closing, I hope this was helpful. You are and should be treated as a partner with your supplier. You should be able to count on your stock stand up pouches vendor to support you and help you and even promote you to their network of customers and vendors and even employees. Quality matters, so does having inventory and a supplier that stands behind their work…if you don’t have this type of relationship with your current supplier, consider finding a new one. Remember, it’s your product, package it properly.