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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! 

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.

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.

Now, contact us, gaoaog, an experience coffee bag supplier, to discuss your specific coffee bag design ideas . We offer a free guide or coffee bag mockup for coffee packaging. Let’s start to custom coffee bag!

Coffee enthusiasts know that the experience of drinking a great cup of coffee starts long before the brewing process. From the selection of beans to the method of preparation, every step matters. One often-overlooked aspect of coffee quality is the packaging. The correct Roasting coffee bag does more than just hold the beans—it protects, preserves, and even enhances the freshness of your favorite brew. In this blog, we'll dive into why coffee bags are essential for preserving the integrity of your coffee beans and explore the different types of coffee beans packaging.

Why Custom Coffee Bags so important?

When you purchase your favorite coffee, the packaging plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the beans retain their freshness. Coffee beans are highly susceptible to oxygen, moisture, and light, all of which can degrade the flavor and aroma. A quality digital printed coffee bag is designed to combat these elements and maintain your coffee's freshness for as long as possible.

Protection from Oxygen and Air
Coffee beans release carbon dioxide, which can lead to oxidation. Customized coffee bags with one-way valves are specifically designed to allow gases to escape without letting air in. This prevents the beans from going stale while keeping the flavor profile intact.
Moisture Control
Moisture is a major factor that contributes to coffee bean degradation. High-quality coffee packaging bags are made with composite materials that help keep moisture out, preserving the freshness of the beans and preventing mold growth.
Avoid Light
Light exposure can lead to the breakdown of delicate oils and compounds in coffee beans. Roaster Coffee bags with opaque or foil material or darkened designs help protect the beans from light, keeping them fresher longer.

Variety Types of Coffee Bags

There are several types of coffee bags available on the market, each with unique features designed to suit different storage needs. Such as Stick sachet for coffee powder; Pouches for Cold brew coffee; Shaped coffee bags; Drip coffee bags; Quad seal coffee bag; Flat bottom coffee bag; side gusset coffee pouch; Stand up coffee bag; Customized coffee jute bags etc; Depend on the different style can be: Flat bottom Pouch; Stand up bag; Spout pouch; Side gusset pouch; Shaped bag; Drip coffee bag; Quad seal bag or rollstock film etc;

Kraft Paper Coffee Bags
Often used for organic and artisanal coffees, kraft paper bags are eco-friendly and biodegradable. These bags typically feature a one-way valve to prevent air exposure, while the paper material provides a natural, rustic appearance. Although they offer good protection from light, they may not be as effective in moisture control compared to other options. But kraft paper material combined foil material, it will has a high protection. On the market, we often use the white kraft paper coffee bag/ brown kraft paper coffee bag.
Aluminum Foil Coffee Bags

Foil-lined coffee bags are known for their superior protection. The metallic foil acts as a barrier against moisture, oxygen, and light, making them one of the best options for preserving the freshness of coffee beans. Foil bags are especially popular for premium coffees and are often used for longer-term storage.

100% recyclable mono-material Coffee Bags

Now more and more people focus on the mono material coffee bag, 100% recyclable composite coffee bag is a popular word these years, mono material coffee bags are often used for bulk packaging. These bags usually feature resealable zippers for easy access and storage(many times some customers choose use the Quad seal type coffee bag or side gusset coffee pouch or flat bottom coffee bag etc) . However, mono Pe coffee bags may not offer the same level of protection from light and air as foil bags or kraft paper but now we’ve foil PE material can the same high barrier.

Stand-Up Coffee Bags

A favorite for coffee roasters and businesses, stand-up coffee bags are designed to sit upright on shelves for easy display. These bags can be made from foil, paper, or plastic and are typically equipped with a one-way valve. Their design allows for convenient storage and handling.
Eco-Friendly Coffee Bags: Sustainable Options for the Conscious Consumer or 100% recyclable mono material coffee bags

Sustainability has become an important consideration for many coffee drinkers. As demand for eco-friendly products grows, many coffee producers are opting for biodegradable or recyclable coffee bags. Materials like compostable films, kraft paper, and recyclable plastics are becoming more popular in coffee packaging.

By choosing eco-conscious coffee bags, consumers can enjoy their coffee while also minimizing their environmental impact.

The Importance of Coffee Bag Labels and Branding

Coffee bag packaging isn't just about protecting your beans—it's also an essential marketing tool. The design and label on a coffee bag play a crucial role in brand identity. Whether you're a small artisan roaster or a well-known coffee brand, the way your coffee is packaged can influence a customer's purchasing decision. Attractive, clear, and informative packaging can make your coffee stand out on store shelves and communicate important details like roast type, flavor profile, and origin.
When it comes to enjoying the freshest coffee, the packaging is important more than you might think. From protecting the beans from air, moisture, and light to showcasing your brand, coffee bags play an essential role in preserving the quality of your coffee. Whether you prefer eco-friendly kraft paper bags, premium foil bags, or practical stand-up bags, the right packaging ensures that your coffee beans stay fresh and flavorful from the roastery to your cup.

So, next time you're picking up your favorite bag of coffee, take a moment to appreciate the thought and care that goes into the packaging—it’s all part of the journey to that perfect cup.

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Case: Customer A has always used a blank pouch + printed label packaging solution to package their dried fruit products, including 26 varieties of wolfberry, passion fruit, dried pineapple, walnut, pistachio, pine nut, etc., which are cheap and fast. With the growth of business, the company now wants to develop its own brand, so it has developed 26 packaging designs of the same series, all of the same size, the same material, and different printing content. It needs to be produced in small batches first, and the manufacturer’s exhibition test sales,to see which varieties are better to sell, and then mass-produce them.

This kind of demand scenario is very common, and the cost will be very high if the traditional gravure printing method is used.

1. 26 single products need to be plate-made and printed separately. If each design is in 7 colors, 182 pieces are needed. Even if the copper plates that may be shared are reduced, each design shares three, and 107 plates are required, which is very costly;

2. The minimum order quantity is high. The traditional gravure printing requires at least 20,000 pieces per style, and 26 styles is 520,000 pieces. Under the premise that the sales trend has not been determined, this will cause excessive inventory backlog;

3. The delivery period is long, and it takes at least 20 days to complete all of it. It cannot respond quickly to changes in market demand, and if the content needs to be adjusted, it needs to be revised, resulting in increased costs;

 After understanding the customer's situation, we provide a digital printing solution that can solve the series of problems of this new product launch:

1. First of all, the minimum order quantity is ultra-low, and each style can be printed with 200 bags, which greatly reduces inventory costs and risks;
2. Secondly, the production cycle is short, the response speed is fast, the picture is printed immediately, no copper plate is required, 26 models can be printed together, and the delivery can be carried out within 5 days;
3. Moreover, the printing color is accurate, no need to register, 99% of the AI color effect is restored, and the printing is exquisite;

The overall cost is much lower than that of gravure. After a short trial sale, the customer decided to choose 10 of them for mass gravure production to reduce individual costs.

Green packaging can also be called pollution-free packaging and friends of the environment packaging, refers to the ecological environment and human health harmless, reusable and renewable, in line with the sustainable development of packaging. Its idea has two meanings: one is to protect the environment, and the other is to save resources. The two go hand in hand and cannot be separated. Environmental protection is the core, and resource conservation is closely related to environmental protection, because resource conservation can reduce waste, in fact, is to protect the environment from the source. 

From a technical point of view, the green packaging refers to the natural plant and associated minerals as raw material to develop the ecological environment and human health is harmless in pairs, is conducive to recycling, easy degradation, a kind of environmentally friendly packaging of sustainable development, that is, its packaging products from raw materials selection, product manufacturing to use and abandoned the whole life cycle, all should meet the requirements of the ecological environment protection should be green packaging materials, packaging design, and to develop the three aspects of green packaging industry and realize the green packaging

Specifically, green packaging should have the following meanings:

1. Implement packaging reduction. Green packaging should be the appropriate package with the least amount of consumption under the condition of satisfying the functions of protection, convenience and sales. Europe and the United States and other countries will reduce packaging as the development of harmless packaging measures.
2. The packaging should be easy to Reuse or Recycle. Through repeated use, or through recycling waste, production of recycled products, incineration using heat energy, composting to improve the soil, and other measures, to achieve the purpose of recycling. Not only does not pollute the environment but also can make full use of the resources.
3. Packaging waste degradation can corrupt (Degradable).In order not to form permanent waste, non-recyclable packaging waste should be decomposed and decomposed to improve the soil. All the industrial countries in the world attach great importance to the development of biodegradable or photodegradable packaging materials. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Degradable is now in the 21st century, the development of the world recognized green packaging principle of 3 R and 1 D.
4. Packaging materials should be non-toxic and harmless to humans and organisms. Packaging materials should not contain toxic substances or toxic substances should be controlled below the relevant standards.
5. During the whole life cycle of packaging products, environmental pollution or public hazards should not be caused. That is to say, the whole life process of packaging products, from the raw material collection, material processing, product manufacturing, product use, waste recycling and recycling to final treatment, should not cause public hazards to human body and environment.

In the above meaning of green packaging, the first four points should be the requirements that green packaging must have, and the last point is the ideal and highest requirements for green packaging from the perspective of system engineering based on life cycle evaluation. From the above analysis, green packaging can be defined as: green packaging is able to recycle, recycle or degrade decay, and in the whole life cycle of the product does not cause public hazards to the human body and the environment.