ePac Flexible Packaging

Key Takeaways Food grade describes the material; food safe describes whether the finished product is fit for its actual, intended use. Every food-safe material is food grade, but not every food-grade material is food safe in every situation. "Food grade"

Key Takeaways A window is a see-through zone in an otherwise printed pouch, and it trades some barrier protection for product visibility. Window size is the biggest lever on barrier and shelf life, because ingress and light exposure scale with the transpa

Sustainable packaging trends are reshaping how consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands design, source, and market their products. If you buy packaging for a growing brand, these trends now influence what shoppers expect and what regulators require. Two force

Key Takeaways Hot fill uses a product's own heat and acidity to sterilize both the product and its package, producing shelf-stable food without added preservatives. It works only for high-acid products (equilibrium pH 4.6 or below), filled hot at roughly

Picture this: your brand partners with a packaging company for a full line of new paleo granola products. You're thrilled to get your granola on the shelves, and even though the minimum order is high, you sign off and place it. Six to twelve weeks later,

Key Takeaways Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. ePac is a packaging manufacturer, not a law firm. Copyright, trademark, and AI laws vary by country and continue to evolve, and AI tools may change

Choosing between cold seal vs heat seal packaging is one of the first decisions you make when you design a flexible package. The sealing method you pick shapes how fast your line runs, how well your product is protected, and how strong the finished seal h

Key Takeaways A gusset is an expandable fold that adds depth so a bag holds more, stands better, or stacks cleaner. Gusseted bags are grouped two ways: by gusset location (side, bottom, or both) and by bottom-seal construction (Doyen, K-Seal, plow, flat/b

Whether you're a roaster launching a new brand, an established label relaunching in upgraded bags, or a co-packer weighing your options, you will run into coffee degassing valves. These small one-way vents do a big job in coffee packaging. This article ex

Key Takeaways High barrier films slow the passage of oxygen, moisture, light, and aroma so your product stays fresh longer. Barrier performance is measured by OTR (oxygen) and MVTR/WVTR (moisture), where lower numbers mean a higher barrier. The right film