The number and types of companies that have embraced stand-up barrier pouches grow week by week. Considering that this type of packaging can be customized in several ways to add convenience features and safety designs, they’re the optimal solution to package and protect a wide range of products.
If you’re thinking about using high barrier pouches to package your product, here are some of the most common uses and customization options available.
Uses for Stand-up Barrier Pouches
There are three main uses for stand-up barrier pouches, and from thereon they can be used in a variety of applications.
Liquids or Foods with Moisture Content
This is where it all began; stand-up high barrier pouches were initially used to hold kids’ juice. They could be hermetically sealed and sterilized, they were lightweight compared to the bottles used to package juice, they took up less space than juice bottles when they were filled and cartoned and the materials used to construct the pouched were tested and deemed to be safe for holding consumables. Over time, the list of products in this category that could be safely packaged has continually expanded with current examples including sauces, fish and other seafood products and even ice cream. Current packaging technology and the wide range of films available results in performance tailored, multi-layer constructions that ensure the packaged product will retain the moisture content the brand owner wants the consumer to enjoy.
Snacks and Other Dry Foods
Not long after the initial appli