Here you will find interesting articles related to coffee, tea or packaging. Trade magazines often turn to us to hear the latest news or trends in specialty packaging. We often share tips on how to make packaging cost effective and efficient. We also try to educate the public on the pros and cons of different types of packaging so they are fully informed when they make their decision. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome so please share your thoughts by emailing us at info@packplus.com.

Save the Planet, Go Green!
01-15-2009

Understands the importance of keeping our environment healthy. We are committed to providing our customer with the most ecologically responsible alternatives in paper packaging. These bags are made from a variety of recycled, compostable and biodegradable papers and films, and printed with water-based inks. These materials represent the latest in worldwide choices of source-reduction packaging. Naturally, all of these products are PLA (Polyactic acid) liner is a corn-based film product. With the PLA liner, this type of paper bag is 100% compostable! The low-haze clear window on some of these bags allows your product freshness to be shown at its most natural state. For environmentally conscious consumers, this is an eco-friendly packaging that you definitely cannot miss!...

From Designs to do Dollars
09-07-2008

Your store’s concept has been developed, the logo has been designed, a color theme and roaster were chosen. What’s next? No store setup would be complete without at least one shelf, if not several, of packaged whole bean coffees. While many companies offer stock bag options, it seems the best way to get your product noticed is with custom-printed and -designed bags..."You need to understand your market and clearly define it," says Joy Weedon, regional manager at Pack Plus Converting. If you are a high-end, upscale retailer, your packaging should strongly reflect that, she says. And it doesn’t have to be a highly sophisticated, high-graphics bag. "Some high-end retailers still prefer the labeled bag look to convey a message of gourmet, specialty or freshly made," Weedon says.

Shelving the BEANS
08-07-2007

...Packaging suppliers have offered high-barrier bags for some time, so the technical aspects of packaging may not be new. Trends indicate roasters and retailers are mixing and matching structural characteristics as well as printing styles. And many packaging companies have graphics and engineering departments on staff to design a unique structure and eye-catching look for their customers....some retailers like the convenience of the narrow width compared to the zip-lock pouch style of other types of packaged foods. "When displayed on the store shelf the pouch takes up more space, and with the quad seal, they can have two bags facing out rather than one bag," Weedon says.

Dressing Up Your Beans
06-08-2006

...Most bag manufacturers will require an up front investment in the $10,000 range to print 35,000 customized foil-laminate bags. The cost of the bags is based more on the material than on the number of colors it features, says Joy Weedon, regional manager at Pack Plus Converting in Chino, Calif. Weedon says many retailers like to make their logo in a glossy finish, but give the rest of the bag a matte finish. "People have started moving toward that in the past year because it lets the logo pop out more," she says. "There are so many roasters out there, and you always want people to notice your bag.“When displayed on the store shelf the pouch takes up more space, and with the quad seal, they can have two bags facing out rather than one bag," Weedon says.