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Benefits of Pouch Packaging for Foodservice

Flexible pouches offer a variety of benefits compared to #10 cans and other forms of rigid packaging like buckets, cartons and tubs.

Labor Savings

  • Easier to handle product (smaller package sizes)
  • Less time spent on disposal
  • Less time spent on product evacuation
  • Improved display set-up time

Food Safety

  • Sanitary, hermetic, barrier packaging
  • Only open what you need
  • Reduced product shrink (due to spoilage and FDA directive)
  • Reduced cross-contamination

Convenience

  • Custom sizes (right size pouch for the job)
  • Storage efficiency (less space required for finished packages)
  • Empty pouches take up less space
  • Reheat in package for hot serve items
  • EZ open capability

Improved Yields

  • Easier product evacuation - virtually 100% product yield

Increased Sales

  • Better in-stock position
  • Fresher product - increased consumer appeal

Product Variety

Almost any retail/foodservice deli product can be packaged in a pouch:

  • Salads - potato salad, cole slaw, 3-bean salad, baked beans
  • Pasta - macaroni and cheese, spaghetti & meatballs, pasta salad
  • Vegetables - green beans, corn, carrots, spinach, squash
  • Potatoes - mashed potatoes, new or red potatoes, potatoes au gratin
  • Sauces - dressings, condiments, BBQ sauce
  • Meats - BBQ beef, chicken wings, meatballs, shredded beef, pork and chicken
  • Bakery Ingredients - fillings, syrups, toppings, and icings


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