Hello World! Welcome Friends! It is a good idea to follow the latest packaging trends when designing new packaging for your coffee brand. Find out about high-barrier structures and degassing valves that can preserve the quality of whole or ground roasted coffee beans from packaging through shipping, sale and use. Resealable packages preserve the freshness of coffee after opening. Find out more about these and other custom coffee packaging options you should consider in 2022.
Coffee Beans vs Ground Coffee Packaging
Whether you are selling whole bean or ground coffee, it is important to select the right packaging materials and design. Coffee beans can be bulkier than ground coffee, which tends to settle during shipping.
Durable packaging with high-barrier films can preserve the quality of beans in either state, but is particularly important for sealing in the aroma of coffee that is already ground. Options for stand-up or lay flat pouches may be more or less appealing based on whether an SKU consists of whole coffee beans or pre-ground coffee.
Cost Effective Stand-Up Coffee Packages
Coffee brands seeking the most cost-effective approach to packaging should consider Mylar bags custom design. Mylar is a durable polyester film used to make odor-resistant packages that have superior environmental protection properties. This affordable material is used to make stand-up pouches or doypacks with options for preformed gussets and resealable zippers.
Once you select a packaging material and type, digital printing is the most cost-effective method of package design. Plates are not involved, so brands can print on demand and do short or variable runs. Taken together, flexible packaging and digital printing are the most cost-effective ways to package coffee.
Environmental and Social Responsibility
Recyclable PE-PE films and Mylar can both be eligible for a #2 Resin ID code and generic store drop-off symbol. Coffee brands may also satisfy requirements for the How2Recycle “Store Drop-Off” program. The latest recylable flexible pouches may also feature recyclable high-barrier films and reclosable zippers.
Social responsibility is another driving force in the consumer coffee industry. From the Fair Trade initiative to other ethical commitments by brands and suppliers, packaging is a good place to notify consumers about the priorities of your brand.
Roasted Coffee Degassing and Freshness
Once coffee is roasted, beans and grounds continue to give off carbon dioxide afterward. A degassing valve can maintain the quality of whole beans or ground coffee from the time of packaging until an end consumer opens the coffee.
A degassing valve releases carbon dioxide without letting oxygen back into a flexible pouch. Carbon dioxide buildup and oxidation both undermine the aroma and flavor of coffee. High-barrier films also prevent spoilage by sealing out water vapor and moisture.
Taking the time to consider how you want to present your coffee can save time and money when bringing products to market. Whether your brand takes a fresh approach with stand-up pouches or uses side fold, quadro seal or flat bottom box pouches, opt for high-barrier films to preserve freshness and lock in aroma until customers can experience your coffee.
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