What Can Stand Up Pouches Be Used For?

Rigid boxes, bottles, boxes and cans have been around for a long time. But they are more expensive and less effective than modern flexible packaging options such as stand-up pouches. Here are at least nine product packaging types that could benefit from an innovative stand-up pouch conversion.

1. Aluminum beer / soda cans

Aluminum cans are now plagued by supply chain issues. Not only are material costs rising, but can orders have actually been sold in the United States for 2-3 years. Meanwhile, the beer soda bag is having a real moment.

Advances in breathable film technology are making spouted bags the ideal container for carbonated beverages - and a compelling option to set you apart from the competition! Best of all, they're now available and cost-saving.

2. Laundry detergent jugs

Laundry detergent has found a real niche overseas with large-format stand-up pouches. This innovative packaging reduces plastic use by 95%, flat shipping, flat storage and flat handling compared to traditional bulky plastic water bottles.

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3. Coffee cans

The coffee can is old-smelling, and all the air it circulates and traps every time you open it won't keep your product fresh. Vertical pouches adjust their shape to fit the amount of coffee you have left, keeping your coffee beans or grounds fresher for longer and winning the appreciation of your customers. They also take up less space!

4. Cardboard Boxes

Cereals, baking powder, crackers, raisins and other common boxed goods quickly spoil in cardboard containers that do not form an airtight seal. Stand-up pouches with zipper closures (or EasyLock ...... we like that kind of thing) do a much better job. Enjoy the freshness seal of a secure plastic bag that perfectly maintains the freshness of the contents while resisting puncture and moisture damage from the outside environment.

5. Wine bottles (or boxes of wine)

Alcohol products have contributed to the tremendous growth of the stand-up pouch market. With beer tap-style tap bags, you can easily dispense wine in durable, flexible packaging that shrinks as the wine is used, minimizing air exposure and saving space. Best of all, the empty bags are flat, providing significant savings in shipping costs compared to heavy, bulky glass bottles or even folded cardboard containers.

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6. Plastic cookie trays

Why bother with those hard cookie trays with sleeves when the ship's flat, store-flat stand-up bags can do the job better! A bag is sealed after each serving, keeping the cookies fresh and easy to dispose of when finished.

7. Cement mixing bucket

Not many people realize how much a stand-up pouch weighs. A 5-gallon cement pail takes up a lot of space on a pallet headed to the plant. A sturdy 5-gallon spray bag can be loaded onto a pallet by the hundreds (or thousands) for filling. With large nozzles and sturdy handles, these bags get the job done better, cost less, and take up less space.

8. Pickle jars

Yes, fermented products are great in stand-up pouches too! Puncture-resistant plastic makes it easy to store liquids like kimchi juice as well as large quantities of pickled or fermented foods.

9. Canned Soup

Canned soups are always frustrating because you can't microwave them. With microwaveable steaming bags, you can heat soup right in the package, then open it up and serve or dump it as you please!

The nine ideas listed here are just a few of your options for using stand-up pouches, which are sweeping the states after years of growth and popularity in overseas markets. America is finally realizing the savings and convenience of flexible pouch packaging. Contact Xiaohu today for more information or to get a quick quote.