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When you are planning to customize coffee bags, you will definitely think of optional-addons, such as a zipper and one way degassing valve. As we all know, the function of a zipper is to reseal to ensure the freshness of coffee beans, so why do coffee bags have a valve? 

The construct of degassing valve: 

First of all, the core design logic of the coffee bag degassing valve is one-way conduction, that is, only the gas in the bag is allowed to be degassed, while blocking the outer air from entering. Secondly, most common coffee bag degassing valves are flexible diaphragm one-way valves, which are mainly composed of four key parts:

Filter Mesh: Prevents coffee grounds from clogging the 5 degassing holes.

Valve Body: The circular base is fixed on the surface of the coffee bag, with 5 degassing holes in the center, which is the channel for gas to enter and exit. It is made of food-grade plastic and is sealed with the bag body to avoid air leakage.

Flexible Diaphragm: A thin sheet structure covering the degassing holes of the valve body, with its edge tightly fitting the valve body to form an initial sealing state. The elasticity of the diaphragm is the key to one-way conduction - When it is subjected to the pressure of the gas in the bag, it will be pushed, forming a gap between it and the valve body, opening the degassing channel; after the pressure disappears, the external gas will exert pressure on the diaphragm and block the degassing holes.

Cover: The cover has grooves around it to allow air to pass through, and the four corners can be inserted into the valve body, which can not only prevent the diaphragm from being contaminated by external debris, but also guide the degassing gas to diffuse smoothly into the air, while preventing external dust from entering the valve through the degassing holes. 

How does a one way valve work?

1. Let carbon dioxide out

After roasting, whole coffee beans will continue to release carbon dioxide (CO₂) over several days or even weeks . As the gas accumulates in the bag, the air pressure in the bag gradually increases. When the air pressure reaches a certain threshold (usually 0.1-0.3bar, the specific value varies depending on the valve type), the thrust of the gas on the flexible diaphragm will overcome the pressure of the external air pressure, so that the edge of the diaphragm is separated from the valve body, forming a tiny gap. At this time, the carbon dioxide in the bag passes through the gap between the diaphragm and the valve body, and then degassed from the bag through the 5 air holes of the valve cover. As the carbon dioxide is degassed, the air pressure in the bag drops. When the pressure is lower than the threshold, the diaphragm will fits tightly with the valve body again. There is no gap between the flexible diaphragm, thus closing the degassing channel. 

2. Prevent oxygen and moisture from entering

When the air pressure inside the bag is equal to the outside air pressure, the flexible diaphragm always maintains a close fit with the valve body. If the outside air tries to enter the bag at this time, it will exert inward pressure on the diaphragm, which will make the diaphragm fit tightly with the valve body. Even if there is a slight fluctuation (such as shake during transportation, changes in ambient air pressure), the diaphragm can ensure the closing state, thereby completely blocking oxygen, water vapor and other outside gases from entering the bag, preventing the coffee from deteriorating due to oxidation or moisture. 

Disadvantages of coffee bag without degassing valve:

1. The buildup of carbon dioxide produced by the coffee beans will cause the bag to inflate like a balloon and eventually burst.

2. Carbon dioxide accumulation affects the flavor of coffee and odor. 

3. It is not conducive to maintaining the freshness shortens the shelf life. 

Situations where a valve is unnecessary: 

1. Ground coffee powder: Typically, ground coffee (pre-ground coffee) has already finished degassing by the time it gets sealed.

2. Nitrogen flushing: Some large-scale commercial operations (such as coffee canning) remove all oxygen and flush the container with inert nitrogen before sealing.

So, the importance of one way degassing valve has two main point, that is let CO2 out and prevent oxygen and moisture from entering. To ensure your whole coffee beans are still fresh when they reach your customers, contact us to ask a small tiny one-way degassing valve on your custom coffee bag! 

The coffee market is expected to reach US$96.45 billion in 2025 in terms of at-home consumption (revenue generated in supermarkets and convenience stores) In such a large market, how can coffee companies stand out? In order to ensure the freshness of coffee beans, the oxygen barrier properties and light barrier properties of the coffee packaging must be carefully considered. Usually, aluminum foil and metallized film, that is VMPET (Vacuum Metalized PET) are considered better coffee pouches materials. 

So, what do they have in common and what are their differences? 

Commonalities

First, let’s go with OTR and WVTR, which are effective assessments of coffee packaging material quality. 

Oxygen transmission rate (OTR)

OTR is the volume of oxygen that passes through a material over a given period of time, usually expressed as milliliters per square meter per day at standard temperature and pressure (mL/m²/24h at STP). It is of great importance in the packaging of processed foods and it is critical that headspace oxygen is excluded (Kumar, 1994). 

Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR)

Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), also water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), is a measure of the passage of water vapor through a substance. It is a measure of the permeability for vapor barriers. Moisture sensitive foods and pharmaceuticals are put in packaging with controlled MVTR to achieve the required quality, safety, and shelf life. 

*Optimal barrier properties of Aluminium and MPET (un-flexed) under 180 day shelf life

The European and American markets have requirements for the barrier properties of coffee packaging (such as oxygen permeability <1cm³/(m²・24h・0.1MPa) and water vapor permeability <1g/(m²・24h)), which directly affect the shelf life of coffee beans (flavor loss must be <5% within a shelf life of 6-12 months). 

In summary, aluminum and MPET(VMPET) both have almost zero Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), making it an excellent barrier against external elements. 

Differences

Appearance 

Aluminum: has a matte property, and when the outermost layer is PE, it presents a matte effect. Some customers like the matte effect because the bag looks more advanced and has a better texture. 

VMPET: has the characteristic of being glossy effect. Light reflectivity up to 97%, and if the outermost layer is PE, the packaging surface will be shiny and reflective. The shiny bag will be more dazzling and make the packaging more eye-catching. 

Cost

Aluminum: the cost of coffee bags made of pure aluminum foil is relatively high. Pure aluminum foil has best barrier properties and can effectively prevent oxygen, moisture and UV-light. It is a good choice for companies with sufficient budget or pursuing high-quality gourmet coffee beans.

VMPET: is aluminized film, which is a composite material formed by coating a very thin layer of metal aluminum on the surface of a plastic film. Its base material is a polyester film (PET), and the cost is relatively low. In addition, the metallized film process can greatly reduce the amount of aluminum used. Compared with pure aluminum foil, the aluminum consumption of VMPET is about 1/140-1/180 of that of aluminum foil, thus reducing the cost. 

So, in the case of equal area, the material cost of VMPET is 70% or even 50% of pure aluminum. 

Recyclability

Can aluminum foil be recycled? This is a question that many people are concerned about.

Aluminum: The recycling process is relatively simple. When pure aluminum is recycled, it only needs to go through routine steps such as sorting, cleaning, crushing, and smelting to be made into new aluminum products.

VMPET: Recycling is difficult. VMPET is a composite material formed by coating a very thin layer of metal aluminum on the surface of a polyester film. When recycling, the metal aluminum and the polyester film must be separated first, which increases the complexity and cost of recycling. At present, chemical recycling or physical recycling methods are usually used for the recycling of VMPET, but these methods have certain technical difficulties and high costs.In some places, VMPET is treated as ordinary garbage and is not effectively recycled. 

Understanding the characteristics and differences of packaging materials and choosing the most suitable packaging can make your business more successful! Contact us now to get a quote for different material! 

Have you noticed that ready-to-drink cocktails are rapidly emerging in recent years? And the RTD alcoholic beverage market is growing strongly, it will grow from US$23.13 billion in 2024 to US$25.29 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. 

The core driving force behind the rise of ready-to-drink cocktails comes from the new experience of extreme convenience, the upgrade of high-end quality and the change of lifestyle preferences that focus on health. For wine merchants, seizing new opportunities in ready-to-drink can help you solve a key challenge: balancing the convenience of packaging, reaching new markets and costs.

This blog will explore the embodiment of the ultimate convenience of spout bag in the RTD (Ready-to-Drink) wine industry, and delve into the economic benefits and RTD wine and beverage category analysis.

Why the liquid spout bag is the core embodiment of the convenience of the ready-to-drink market

The rise of RTD is not accidental, mainly because it accurately hits the preferences of contemporary consumers: extreme convenience, scene liberation, and fit in with lifestyle!

Lightness and safety

The reason why stand up pouch with spout is popular in the alcoholic beverage market is due to its friendly design that allows direct drinking and easy pouring. Compared with traditional glass bottles, plastic bottles or cans, the weight of the ready-to-drink pouch is significantly lighter and more compact. The process of shipping & storage reduces logistics costs, carbon emissions and warehousing costs.

The stand-up pouch with spout has good anti-breakage and anti-leakage effects. Flexible packaging is characterized by good flexibility and will not break easily under strong pressure. It can also safely drink wine in environments where glass is prohibited (such as swimming pools, beaches, sports events) or in environments with children. Wine refill pouch is usually made of multi-layer composite structural materials (such as BOPP-PET/AL/PE, including aluminum foil barrier layer), which can ensure the integrity of oxidation-sensitive wines (such as wine) during transportation and extend the shelf life. Importantly, the integrated spout and lid can be resealed. When customers enjoy a portion of alcoholic beverage, it can still be kept intact, reducing waste. It enhances the shopping experience and is also a very attractive point for brands!

Scene liberation

Flexible packaging for wine can save the trouble of carrying extra cups for people who need to go out, and avoid the risk of spilling drinks when drinking outdoors. Therefore, this packaging is particularly attractive to consumers who like outdoor sports, travel and small gatherings. The flexibility of the alcohol pouch makes it easy to put it in backpacks, pockets and handbags, and even put it in a cooler to enjoy cold drinks. Whether it is refreshing wine, convenient cocktails or high-end spirits, you can achieve a worry-free and easy drinking experience.

Consumers’ lifestyle changes

Consumers are paying more and more attention to health and wellness. RTD products with low sugar, low calories and simple ingredient lists are more popular with them. Real ingredients and spirit-based ready-to-drink products that avoid artificial additives are seen as symbols of high quality and “authenticity”. Millennials and Generation Z consumers dominate the alcohol market. They like to try new drinks but usually skip the trouble of mixing. For them who are savvy with social media, they will be happy to share their favorite RTD (Ready-to-Drink) spout pouches and flavors. 

Therefore, launching a series of RTD alcohol spout bag packaging products can help you stay vibrant and relevant in the fierce market competition.

The economic benefits of RTD alcohol packaging to wine merchants

Optimization of production costs

Spout pouch redefines the packaging materials and shipping costs of alcoholic beverages. It is made of multi-layer material and weighs only 1/10 of a glass bottle. The materials required for packaging are reduced, reducing procurement costs by 30%-50%.

The spouted liquid drink bag pouch reduces the breakage rate to below 0.5% due to its flexible and puncture-resistant material. The breakage resistance significantly reduces transportation losses. The economic losses to the company are minimized, while also giving customers a better shopping experience and enhancing their sense of trust. Empty alcoholic beverage packaging can be stacked tightly for storage, which can save more space to accommodate other materials, making effective use of storage space and reducing warehouse rental costs.

Enhance brand image and marketing opportunities

Stand up pouch with spout packaging uses less raw materials than rigid packaging, which reduces the consumption of earth resources and alleviates ecological damage. Drink spout pouch is light in weight and can carry 3-5 times more than rigid packaging under the same capacity of transportation vehicles. The number of shipping times and fuel consumption are reduced, which reduces carbon emissions. Combined with the use of recyclable material packaging solutions, it can also cater to consumers' pursuit of sustainability and enhance the brand's image and appeal in terms of environmental protection. Spout pouch bag has a larger printing area to display more product information, attracting young consumers who are looking for fresh experiences.

Supply chain and channel management optimization

For new product development, cost control and efficiency optimization are key. The initial investment is relatively large, especially when rigid packaging is used. The alcoholic beverage packaging spout pouch has more significant advantages in this regard: low minimum order quantity, low printing costs, and is suitable for wine merchants with small batch customization needs. Lightweight and flattening can alleviate the pressure of goods hoarding and optimize warehouse management. Of course, liquid spout pouch is a flexible packaging, which can reduce product loss during transportation, reduce compensation and rework rate, and improve the overall profit margin and market competitiveness of new products.

Ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol type analysis

Ready to drink pouches have significant advantages in the RTD alcoholic beverage market. They can meet the needs of convenience and portability, allowing consumers to enjoy alcoholic beverages or pre-mixed cocktails at home or on the go. Alcoholic beverages in the RTD market can be divided into three categories:

Malt-based drinks

Hard Seltzer and other beverages, including hard kombucha and hard tea, are made from malt fermented to produce alcohol. Compared with other products, they are usually lower in calories and sugar and retain a refreshing fruity taste. Most products have an alcohol content of 5%-12% ABV, suitable for consumers who pay attention to health and alcohol flavor.

Wine-based ready-to-drink

In this category, you'll find pre-mixed grape cocktails and sparkling wines, and even wine sodas. Their alcohol content is usually around 5%-14.5% ABV. Specific types include mulled wine, Sangria, and summer wine. Popular brands such as Lt. Blender's "Sangria in a Bag" are mixed cocktails made with red wine as the base.

Liquor-based drinks

The most familiar ones should be ready-to-drink cocktails. A variety of flavors meet the different preferences of consumers and dominate the ready-to-drink market. Other drinks mixed with liquor, such as soda water with liquor, Shooters. The common point of all three is that they are made with liquor (whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, rum, etc.) as the base. But the difference is that cocktails emphasize flavor balance and visual presentation, soda water highlights the original flavor of liquor and has a lighter taste, and shot wine can quickly get the "impact" of alcohol, so this type of alcoholic beverage is probably between 10%-50% ABV.

When a new product is born, packaging is its "first language", from the material, printing texture, to the way it is opened. Choosing a partner with both stable supply chain and reliable production process is the key. The new alcohol pouches  are not only the ultimate convenience of ready-to-drink, but also a new opportunity to open up the young market and enhance brand vitality.

If you have any new design requirements or printing ideas for portable alcohol packaging, you can send an email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to tell us, and let us help you lead the new trend in the ready-to-drink market.

These days we've always get some new questions from some new customers:" hi, can you do this type mono materials bags/pouches/sachets/box pouch? does this stand up pouch / spout pouch is 100%fully recyclable or recyclable?" The answer is absolutely "yes", Today thanks everybody give me a chance to introduce the generally mono material pe/pe/pe composite packaging solutions in our flexible packaging industry we can do. And I really thought the flexible packaging is a wonderful world, People hope to convey their company image and product uniqueness to customers through their packaging.

100% Recyclable Custom PE Spout Pouch

Now the Liquid pouch is more and more popular in the market and it's a sustainability flexible packaging solution instead the bottle packaging, it's convenient and environment and save the total cost in the whole transportation cost, especially the digital printed recyclable mono material spout pouch, the customer want how many pcs we can produced how many pcs as they want, reduce the stock in the warehouse for test the market.

Gaoaog Packaging Solution in the liquid spout stand up pouch industry over 13years, we growed up with our production process every time, our liquid packaging pouches with 100% recyclable high barrier mono material pe spout pouch we've tested can hold 52% alcohol beverages, HDPE/MDOPE/EVOHPE is the normally use material structure we suggest, all of them is customized as your requirements.the material also can changed as you want.

100% Recyclable Custom Stand Up Pouches/DoyPack Pouches

This type is a popularly bag type for mono Pe material packaging pouches, the customer can additional with or without zipper or do special shaped pouch; Gaoaog Packaging Solution Doypack pouch with only one mono Pe materials composited, use Pure PE laminated Pe structure, such as Pe/evohPe......,even though the recyclable mono material stand up pouch structure is special, our customized digital printed mono material stand up pouch printing color effect is same quality as the traditional multiple layers materials composite bag; and it has a wide range of the applications: such as pet food pouch, dogs food pouch, cat foods pouch and coffee bags, snacks food pouch etc.

100% Recyclable Custom Flat Bottom Pouch/Box Pouch

One of our colleague recently almost every day can get emails for consult mono material 8oz/1lb/2lb coffee flat bottom pouch, or coffee box pouch, or 5kg pet foods flat bottom zipper pouch, this type pouches is very famous on the coffee industry, no matter how many grams they will filled in the bag, they very like flat bottom coffee bag, actually I'm also like this bag type, looks beautiful some times for some products but not all products is suitable for flat bottom pouch type. Here I must explain the 100% recyclable qual seal side gusset pouch and 100% recyclable flat bottom pouches, after we filling in the coffee beans the two bag type it looks similar, but the difference between them is flat bottom pouch has a square bottom gusset, the qual seal pouch without bottom gusset the bag can't stand up before we filling in the products inside. the flat bottom pouch has another name 8side seal pouch, qual seal pouch another name is 4 side seal pouch.

Gaoaog Packaging Solution purpose is to provide the customers customized unique digitally print mono material coffee box pouch, to help attract attention on supermarket shelves.

100% Recyclable Custom Qual Seal Bag/(Side Gusset Pouch)

The digital printed mono material PE composite Pe layers recyclable qual seal bag is one of the side gusset pouch type, but the side gusset for left side and right side has four heat seal edge like the flat bottom pouch, it can not stand up before filled in the products inside because mono material qual seal bag has no bottom gusset, but after packing in products it can stand up like the mono material box pouch, the mono material side gusset pouch generally has four types: normally side gusset pouch, middle seal side gusset pouch, one side seal gusseted pockets, qual seal bag; if you have any questions about the bag's type, please email us or call me for the pictures for reconfirm.

100% Recyclable custom 3side Heat Seal Sachet/(Lay Flat Pouches)

In the all mono material composite various types bags PE based packaging, the 3 side heat seal sachets is cheaper than the other types bags when digital printing, because 3 side heat seal recyclable sachet type's features decided when by our digital print process can print 2 or more one time on the same raw material rollstock width, so it saves printing cost, and the mono Pe material 3 side heat seal sachets have a wide application for lots products such as drip coffee 3side heat seal sachets, cracker snacks lay flat pouches, 3side heat seal vacuum pouch, facial mask 3 side heat sea bag, colorful digital printing 3side heat seal toys bag/sachets etc;

100% Recyclable Custom RollStock Film

Our single PE/evohPE lamination material recycling Rollstock film by digital print has a very quickly  production time, when customer placed an order and confirmed the artwork proofs, we will arrange start production asap, the recycling roll stock film production process is: prepared the raw material rollstock film on the HP indigo 20k digital print press - start color printing and check quality - lamination the multiple raw materials layers - put into the bakery room about 24~76hours generally ( the bakery time will depend on the laminated rollstock film raw materials's features) - cutting the roll stock film in correct size - check quality and packing in the box - arrange shipping to customers' hand; especially noted is the rollstok film width, diameter, and eyemark , direction  must need confirmed with your machine supplier at first. Even some automatic rollstock film packing machine has limited on the materials and thickness.

Gaoaog Packaging Solution all of the 100% recyclable mono material rollstock film are customized as customer's and machine's requirements, if this is the first time do the mono material rollstock film we can give you some suggestions if you need. the mono material PE lamination PE Rollstock film can offer us lots application , such as : bath salts stand up pouch mono material roll stock film, coffee liquid or powder 3side heat seal mono material rollstock film, small size juice/toys special shaped sachet mono material rollstock film, 100% recyclable coffee beans box pouch/flat bottom pouch PE rollstock film, protein bar fin seal bag mono material rollstock film, 100% reyclable potato chips middle seal/pillow bag rollstock film, etc; 

100% Recyclable Custom Fin Seal Bag/Middle Seal Bag/Pillow pouch

Fin seal/ Middle seal/ Pillow pouch According to the literal meaning is looks like a triple sealed bag from the front but left and right side has no heat seal side, just the back side middle has a heat seal edge. For recyclable mono PE material fin seal bag generally use for protein bar/ energy bar /biscuits /chips/candy/milk powder/ washing powder/dry nuts/instant noodles /salts industry, this type sachets the customer always need use offer them rollstock film by mass goods, but if by digital print or multiple skus sometimes also has customer need we directly offer them digital print fin seal bag, our 100% recyclable mono material PE based pillow pouch has high barrier and good quality.

100% Recyclable Shaped Pouch

We can make a variety of different shaped bags, only need you offer us the artwork we will do as you want, maybe some customers have questions about the shaped bag, on the supermarket we can see lots facial mask sachet but it's a fruit shape or toys packaging bag but it's a car shape, that is which we called shaped pouch, our mono materials only Pe material based shaped pouch also can do the same quality as the traditional multiple materials composite bag, but it can 100% recycling after we open the shaped bag and take the inside products out and put the packaging bag into the 100% recyclable container.

Human beings produced a lot of household garbage every day, but a lot of plastic packaging bag garbage is not well handled. Some of it is not because people don’t want to deal with it, but because the processing machinery has not reached a very high level. At this time, we need to do some research within our capacity before producing plastic lamination packaging bags. Therefore, 100% recyclable mono material plastic packaging bags are becoming more and more a topic. Gaoaog Packaging Solution hope that we can do our part for environmental protection, that is, to let more customers who need flexible packaging know about 100% recyclable packaging bags as much as possible.

With the quickening pace of modern life, people's preference for convenience foods has increased. "Convenience" and "immediacy" are key to the consumer market，and the same is true for the alcohol market. In the past, people needed to prepare wine bottles and glasses, as well as tools for opening and decanting wine (e.g：red wine). This was too troublesome for people who wanted to be ready to drink alcohol. For this type of consumers, we can consider innovative packaging to simplify the drinking process.

A novel functional alcoholic beverage packaging solution appeared in front of everyone--spouted pouches (also known as liquid pouch or fitment pouch). Drink pouches are ideal packaging for wine and other alcoholic drinks. It was first used in the food industry, such as small packaging bags for jelly, puree and juice. What changes would occur if a liquor company updated its alcohol packaging to spout bags?

The benefits that alcoholic pouch drinks bring to consumers：liquor on-the-go, enjoy drinks anytime and anywhere.

The alcohol spout pouch packaging provides a lot of convenience. It is not only lightweight but also very easy to carry. Make adult drinks easy to drink and store. The most important thing is that it is very convenient to pour out and drink. Once the alcohol is opened, it can be re-sealed to keep the taste of the alcohol fresh and to minimize waste. For examples：

• If you want to go on a picnic, hike, camp, boat or other outdoor activities, this kind of small bag and light weight adult drink pouch is an ideal choice. It is not limited by the scene and can be stuffed into your pocket at will.

• Alcohol drinks in bags are made of bags and tamper-proof caps, so you don't need to use a wine opener or other tools to drink. There are a variety of small-capacity liquid spout bags for consumers to choose from, so that consumers can enjoy the fresh flavor of a small drink. This can avoid the waste caused by the loss of flavor after opening large-capacity alcoholic drinks. 
• The portable alcoholic packaging is made of high-strength composite material (MOPP-PET/AL/PE), which is an ideal material for protecting liquid beverages. Spouted pouch alcoholic beverages has good compression resistance and leak-proof properties. If your wine pouch accidentally falls out of your pocket, don't worry about it cracking or bursting. We have tried very violent ways to drop it and there were no signs of damage.  

• The design elements of flexible packaging spout bags can be very rich. Consumers who pursue novelty and personalization may share this new experience on social media. The stand-up spout pouch packaging design providing a simpler and more convenient way for customers with needs during outdoor activities and commuting. As the contents are consumed, its volume decreases accordingly, which can reduce the weight of the backpack. Compared with other liquor packaging, spout pouch packaging is more likely to win the favor of outdoor sports enthusiasts. 

Wine merchants benefit from the spout pouch: Achieve higher-quality packaging at a lower cost.

Compared to traditional glass bottles, it significantly reduces packaging, shipping and breakage costs, and also reduces the carbon footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the glass recycling rate in the U.S. is about 31%-33%. This means that a large number of glass bottles (including alcohol bottles) end up in landfills. Therefore, liquid beverage bags can help your company achieve sustainable development goals. 

• Reduce the costs : Packaging is about product positioning and creating consumer interest and consists of multiple components that can provide benefits to packaging. Compared with other packaging products, spout pouch packaging uses less materials, has lower material costs, and occupies less space. For small manufacturers with financial pressure, it is the best alcohol packaging for shipping. The drink pouch is lighter and more compact, which means more products can be transported, reducing freight and fuel consumption. The advantage of fitment pouch is that it is flexible, which can reduce the damage rate during transportation and avoid unnecessary cost losses.

• This stand-up spout pouch is considered eco-friendly by addressing the first need in the hierarchy of sustainability, which is the reduction of material. If you are interested in environmentally friendly alcohol packaging solutions, you will also gain the favorability of modern consumers for environmentally friendly products. It will help you establish a differentiated brand image for your liquor beverage products. 

• Novel alcoholic beverage spout packaging can help products stand out on the shelf. This type of nozzle packaging allows for greater design flexibility and creativity, helping to attract customers who value convenience and innovation. (e.g: special shapes, bright colors, etc.)
• Ready to drink (often known as RTD) packaged beverages are those sold in a prepared form, ready for consumption. Especially in informal occasions, drinking is more convenient and can improve consumer satisfaction. Upgrading the packaging of alcoholic beverages is also a manifestation of brand vitality, which plays a significant role in enhancing the brand image. So upgrading the packaging of alcohol drink is of great benefit to your entry into the outdoor ready-to-drink market. 
• The fitment pouch material can be made of a single PE composite material (e.g：PE/EVOH-PE) with a recycling rate of up to 100%. The high barrier material of the pouch spout provides good protection for the wine, blocking oxygen and light. It is very good to maintain the fresh taste of the wine. The resealable drink pouch can extend the shelf life of wine and alleviate the loss of wine flavor, which is also the company's selling point.

Gaoaog alcohol spout pouch packaging solution

Our packaging technology in the field of drink bags is relatively mature. We also provide a full range of liquor packaging solutions from material selection, structural design to printing technology. 

Our advantages:

• Our spout packaging bags are made of food-grade， high-barrier composite materials to ensure that the alcohol tastes fresh. The spout packaging bag technology is mature, easy to carry, and has strong resistance to alcohol penetration. It can be used to pack low-concentration cocktails and red wine, as well as high-concentration spirits (≦52% alc.), and the high oxygen barrier performance extends the shelf life of the wine.
• Beverage bags can be used to hold various types of alcohol. You can also customize any capacity alcohol drink packaging you need (from 50ml to 5L or others). Generally, for single-person pouches of wine, a capacity of 100-500ml can be considered, which is convenient for customers to carry outdoors and easily enjoy the pleasure of outdoor drink pouch. 
• If you are not sure how to customize the wine packaging solution that matches your brand image, we can also give you reasonable suggestions based on your product characteristics and brand culture. 
• Our bags with wine have passed the drop and impact tests at different heights. The test results show that the bag is very sturdy, which can solve your concerns during the transportation of wine and safeguard your products. 

Despite its compact size, the spout bag offers a larger display area than traditional packaging, enabling it to showcase more product information and strengthen consumers' brand impression. Gaoaog Packaging has mature technology in the field of spout bag solutions for alcohol liquids. If you are interested in converting you alcoholic products to spout pouch packaging, or consider upgrading the packaging of alcoholic drinks, then Gaoaog Packaging can help you.  We are willing to unlock new outdoor alcoholic drinking experiences with you and explore the infinite possibilities of pouch with spout packaging in the alcohol industry.

Did you know that the daily coffee consumption has been up to a 20-year high among United States adults in 2024? And now, the data continues to rise. Besides, In January 2024, specialty coffee consumption hit 45%! As you can imagine, the competition for coffee beans is quite fierce. In order to ensure the quality of coffee and gain a better advantage in the coffee industry, the choice of coffee packaging bags is particularly important. Coffee packaging world boils down to two main contenders: the versatile coffee bag and the classic coffee can. Let's go into the world of coffee packaging to uncover the best packaging solution for keeping your coffee fresher and more suitable.

What Affects your Perfect Coffee Beans?

Before we dive into packaging solutions for coffee bags and cans, let's understand what we're trying to protect coffee from. During roasting, the Maillard reaction transforms the green coffee beans into the flavorful, aromatic coffee we enjoy. After roasting, coffee beans are vulnerable to several environmental factors that can quickly degrade their flavor and aroma:

Oxygen - Oxidation is a coffee bean's worst enemy. It causes the oils within the bean to go rancid, resulting in a stale, cardboard-like taste.

Moisture - Moisture leads to mold growth, staleness, and ultimately, undrinkable coffee.

Light - Exposure to UV light can break down essential oils and degrade the coffee's flavor profile.

Heat - Excessive heat accelerates the staling process.

Aroma Loss - Coffee beans release volatile aromatic compounds over time, and poorly sealed packaging allows these compounds to escape, diminishing the coffee's fragrance and flavor.

Coffee Bags: A Versatile Option

1. Pros

Cost-Effectiveness - With the rise of digital printing, flexible packaging bags has been generally become the first choice for most coffee beans business. As we all known, No MOQ, high quantity and fast lead time are the biggest advantage for digital printing. Besides, Mylar bags are excellent for coffee beans storage, which offer protection against moisture, oxygen, light, and pests. For small business or the development of new products, the lower minimum order quantity can reduce inventory pressure and save a lot of money overall. In addition, if the quantity is large, gravure printing, that is rotogravure also has obvious advantages of the cost. Not to mention, the bags weigh much less than cans, saving a ton of money on shipping costs. 

Design Flexibility - There are many types of coffee packaging, such as instant coffee bag for freeze-dried coffee powder, roll stock or sachets for rice coffee, drip coffee bag (three side seal bags/ filter bag) for drip coffee, coffee brewer bag (spout bags) for cold brew coffee, coffee packaging pouches (stand up pouches, flat bottom coffee bag, quad seal coffee bag and side gusset coffee bag) for coffee beans or coffee powder, and coffee bag labels/ stickers on the blank coffee bags. Besides, the size is fully customized, it can pack any grams you want with no limited. In addition, the bags have more area design to maximize the brand image and increase customer interest.

Sustainable Materials - Generally, all plastic bags can be recycled. If you need 100% recyclable packaging, professional recyclable materials are essential. Like mono material like brown craft paper, 100% polyethylene (PE) and polyester (PET), Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR), BOPP films and high density polyethylene (HDPE). In addition, biodegradable coffee packaging bags is also popular in Europe and Australia now, it needs to used polylactic acid (PLA) materials. Using theses eco friendly coffee packaging bags can make the world greener.

2. Cons

Lower Barrier Protection - Compared with tin-coated steel or aluminum cans, the protection of bags is indeed not as strong as that of cans. If they encounter sharp blades or strong impacts, the bags are likely to be damaged. But in general, the bag is made of 4 layers of material (MOPP/PET/AL/PE), which is about 140mic and the high barrier films and proper sealing are sufficient.

Coffee Cans: The Premium Choice

1.  Pros

Superior Protection - Coffee cans packaging (coffee tin packaging) usually made by tin-coated steel or aluminum, which can keep the coffee in a dark, dry place and out of the reach of the UV light and in the ambient temperature, which helps to preserve the tea and coffee for a long time.

Durability - Cans protect the coffee inside and against any damage and helps to preserve its primary form during loading and transportation of the product. Some business focus on maintaining the integrity of specialty coffee, which is indeed an important decision to avoid the loss of gourmet coffee.

2. Cons

Higher Cost - With the same capacity, the price of a can is several times or even more than that of a bag, and the shipping cost will also double due to its heavier weight.

Limited Design Flexibility - Cans are usually round or square, and after the display surface is laid flat, there is only one rectangle or four sides that can be designed.

BPA Concerns - Some cans may contain BPA, a chemical that can leach into the coffee, especially at high temperatures. It would be detrimental to consumers’ health.

In conclusion

Coffee bags and cans have their own advantages and disadvantages. Coffee bags still the best choice for most coffee business. No matter you want to pack coffee powders, all kinds of beans, cold crew coffee, etc., the bags are always be your suitable choice. Coffee bean bag with all kinds of coffee bag valves and zippers can perfect your packaging and keep your coffee beans fresher.

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