Whilst packaging materials such as cans, bottles and cartons have been used for a century or more to package a range of liquids, from fizzy drinks, squash, juice and water, to soaps and detergents, in 2021, spout pouch packaging is increasingly prevalent.
Needless to say, these older liquid packaging options are still extremely common, but with environment conditions and consumer trends changing rapidly, spouted pouches are experiencing a steady increase in demand. This type of packaging offers many advantages over other packaging methods and companies are quickly realising this. Key benefits of spouted pouches include:
Costs
Stand up spouted pouches help producers and packaging companies to save money in more than one way. Firstly, pouches are less resource hungry, requiring less raw material than other packaging solutions. Secondly, pouches can be efficiently filled by an automated spout pouch packaging machine, which carries out all liquid filling processes automatically:
- Bag feeding
- Filling the exact volume of liquid
- Automatic cap feeding and locking
A spouted pouch machine helps companies to cut down on labour, meaning that spout pouches can be filled and sealed just as easily and in as little time as other liquid packaging.
Shelf Impact
All kinds of pouch packaging are well suited to custom printing. Pouches provide plenty of space for important product information and can be customised with eye-catching colours and designs for maximum visibility and shelf impact, offering a competitive advantage over the range of rigid packaging on shelves.
Versatility
Spouted pouches are extremely versatile. For one thing, they are well suited for packing a wide range of liquid and semi liquid products, including mineral water, juices, milk, yoghurt, oils, detergents and other chemicals, and even jelly, ice cream and seasonings. Pouch packaging machines can be adapted to suit the customer, and so can pouches.
Depending on the product and packaging needs, spout pouches allow for a wide range of shapes and sizes, as well as different spout choices to allow for the most efficient dispense, depending on the product.
Environmental impact
Impact on the environment is a major concern today for companies and consumers. It’s important to consider that pouch packaging requires less plastic material to manufacture spouted pouches than it does to create bulky, rigid bottles, so as well as reducing raw material costs, pouches reduce environmental impact. Manufacturers and packaging companies can also choose to use recyclable pouch materials.
Spout pouch filling machines feed bags of a specific size to be filled, ensuring that the intended amount of plastic material is always used, and eliminating waste materials during the packaging process.
Convenience for consumers
Whilst there are many benefits of spouted pouches, for consumers, the most important advantage is how spout pouches allow easy access to the contents, and that they are lightweight and easily used on the go.
Spout Pouch Packaging Machinery in the UK
If you are interested in switching to spouted pouch packaging for your liquid products, or are looking into automating your packaging processes, then Intamac Packaging Systems can help you.
Our pouch filling machinery accommodates a wide range of industries and we have an experienced network of UK based engineers on hand to install your machinery, as well as ensuring it stays in working order. Call today on 01420 593682 for more information or to arrange an appointment to visit our Showroom in Hampshire.
