• November 03, 2020

We interviewed a few packaging industry insiders to compile a short list of recent packaging trends. Read on for insider insight into the latest trends in packaging...   Premade Stand Up Pouches An overwhelming trend is the popularity of the premade pouch, specifically the stand up (Doy) pouch. These bags have incredible shelf appeal and help maximize vertical storage space, both for the manu...

• November 05, 2020

If you've been considering moving from packaging your coffee by hand to automating the process, you're in the right place! We've seen many businesses transformed by the gains that result from automating their packaging process. There have been big changes in labor costs and production.But how do you know which coffee packaging equipment fits your particular situation? Your packaging is what keeps ...

• November 10, 2020

When you hear the machinery running, the workers filling product orders, and the smell of food packaged for commercial businesses, you know that life is good in the consumer packaged goods industry. So when the time comes to consider expansion by adding a new production line, everything seems to be falling into place perfectly.   Before continuing with this new production line and choosing to...

• November 14, 2020

For many years,GAOGE has offered rugged vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) packaging equipment. VFFS machinery vertically forms rollstock film into bags, fills the pouches with product, and lastly, seals the bags shut. At present,GAOGE has expanded its product offering to a different kind of innovative packaging technology: Machinery that fills and seals premade pouches. No rollstock required, o...

• November 19, 2020

Sustainability, social responsibility, and company values are increasingly becoming a driver when it comes to product formulation and marketing. It is no longer enough for companies to say that their products are ethically sourced and produced; today's consumer now changes their purchasing behavior based upon the transparency of processes and policies throughout the entire supply chain. As such, s...

• December 04, 2020

Metal detection systems were first produced in the UK in 1948, and now are widely used in the food packaging industry. Your brand's reputation is everything in this ultra-connected, product-saturated world. An investment in packaging equipment that produces safe and sealed packages could make all the difference. One way to ensure the integrity of your product is to add metal detection to your pack...

• December 11, 2020

If you're considering upgrading to automated packaging equipment, here are some of the biggest reasons why so many co-packing businesses make the switch. 1.Increasing Capacity and Productivity The most fundamental and basic reason to integrate a VFFS packaging machine into production processes is that your business will simply be able to do more in a shorter period of time. Some quick math should ...

• December 11, 2020

When searching for packaging machinery, only the best will do. Machinery for your business is more than an initial investment. It can make or break the future of your company. Therefore you want to choose packaging machinery constructed of the highest quality materials. Whether you are interested in upgrading outdated machinery or expanding an existing production line, use this guide to help you m...

• December 21, 2020

Your product’s packaging is often the very first interaction a buyer has with your brand. How do you know if it’s making maximum impact? Below are 5 things your natural/organic product packaging must do to be great, not just good. 1. Protect your product from degradation and contamination. The number one thing packaging does for any product is offer protection by providing a barrier between the pr...