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2023-12

What are the advantages of octagonal-seal plastic packaging bags for food?

Today, as the market economy continues to develop, consumers are increasingly shifting their focus from purely practical considerations to aesthetic appeal when purchasing products. To capture more consumer attention, businesses are investing heavily in packaging—and among packaging solutions, eight-side-seal bags are becoming ever more popular. These bags have now established themselves as the market leader, winning widespread favor thanks to their many superior features. Of course, their production and design processes are considerably more complex than those of conventional packaging. So what are the key advantages of eight-side-seal bags? First, as the name suggests, an eight-side-seal bag has eight sealed edges: four along the bottom and two on each side. This design allows the sides and the bottom to be fully opened, thereby significantly expanding the usable space inside. Second, eight-side-seal bags can stand securely on shelves, providing an ideal display that is far more eye-catching than products that lie flat and limp on the shelf. Third, these bags are particularly common for nut products. Often, they are equipped with a resealable zip closure, which makes it easy for consumers to seal the bag after opening if they cannot finish the entire contents at once. This not only facilitates repeated use but also helps keep the product inside dry and fresh. As a highly popular packaging solution over the past two years, eight-side-seal bags have demonstrated strong market vitality and are expected to see even greater demand in the coming years.

2023-12-26

What are the advantages of octagonal-seal plastic packaging bags for food?

2023-12

Why do products need to be packaged?

The Role of Packaging Protection is the most fundamental function of packaging—it ensures that products remain undamaged by various external forces. A product typically undergoes multiple stages of circulation before it reaches retail stores or other outlets and ultimately the consumer, including handling, transportation, warehousing, display, and sales. During storage and transport, numerous external factors—such as impact, moisture, light, gases, and bacteria—can threaten the safety of the product. Therefore, as a packaging designer, the first consideration before beginning the design process should be the structure and materials of the packaging, to guarantee the product’s safety throughout its entire distribution cycle. Image Convenience Function The convenience function refers to whether the packaging makes the product easy to use, carry, and store. A well-designed package should be “human-centered,” taking the consumer’s perspective into account. This approach strengthens the bond between the product and the consumer, increases purchase intent and trust in the product, and fosters better communication between consumers and the brand. Image Sales Function In the past, people often said, “Good wine needs no bush”—meaning that as long as the product quality was excellent, it would sell itself. However, in today’s increasingly competitive market, manufacturers have come to fully recognize the critical role and importance of packaging. The old adage has given way to the realization that “even good wine needs a good presentation.” To ensure a product sells well and stands out on crowded shelves, relying solely on product quality and heavy media promotion is no longer sufficient. With supermarkets and self-service stores popping up everywhere, the product’s packaging is now the direct point of contact with consumers. Effective packaging can immediately capture consumers’ attention, spark strong purchase desire, and ultimately drive sales. Consider this scenario: a product is portrayed in the media as extraordinarily magical—in terms of both functionality and appearance—leaving potential buyers eager to experience it firsthand, as if owning it means having everything they could ever want. Yet when you finally receive the product, what meets your eye is crude, poorly designed packaging that exudes a heavy, unappealing “rustic” or “overly sweet” aesthetic, with colors so garish they make your eyes ache at first glance. Would you feel confident in the product? Chances are, your first thought would be, “Did the media get it wrong? The advertising made it sound so amazing!” Before you’ve even opened the package, you’re already disappointed.

2023-12-26

2023-12

How Should the Packaging Industry Usher in a New Era? Elevating Quality and Boosting Efficiency to Forge a New Landscape in Packaging

2023-12-26

How Should the Packaging Industry Usher in a New Era? Elevating Quality and Boosting Efficiency to Forge a New Landscape in Packaging

2023-12

What changes can we expect in packaged food labeling in the future?

Key Highlights: In recent years, with the frequent occurrence of food safety emergencies, public attention to food labels has steadily increased. Consumer complaints arising from inaccuracies in label information have become more common, prompting national authorities to place greater emphasis on food labeling and to introduce a series of relevant regulations and policies aimed at standardizing packaged-food labels. At the same time, food-labeling practices are evolving toward greater diversity. As consumer awareness of food safety continues to rise, demands for the amount of information conveyed on food labels are also increasing. In recent years, with the recurring emergence of food-safety incidents, public interest in food labels has grown, leading to an increase in consumer complaints over labeling errors. This has, in turn, prompted the government to prioritize food labeling and to enact a range of regulations and policies to standardize packaging-label requirements. Concurrently, food-label development is moving in a more diversified direction. Standardization and Regulation According to reports, as of October 19, the mandatory national standard GB 4806.1-2016, “General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials,” has officially come into effect. Under this standard, single-use packaging products that come into direct contact with food must bear labels indicating “For Food Contact” or “For Food Packaging.” In addition, such labels must include information such as product name, material composition, manufacturer’s name and address, contact details, production date, applicable standards, and usage instructions. Furthermore, the label must remain affixed to the smallest retail package and cannot be separated from it. Products with special usage requirements must also clearly state methods of use, precautions, intended applications, operating environments, and temperature ranges. The author believes that the implementation of this policy not only further refines the regulatory framework for food-contact materials but also provides a clear basis for proper food-labeling practices. In addition, labeling requirements for infant formula are becoming increasingly stringent. The National Medical Products Administration has issued the “Technical Guidance Principles for Labeling of Infant Formula Product Formulations (Trial),” which sets strict rules regarding product-name labeling, label format, prohibited claims, and optional labeling content. For example, claims related to nutrient content and functional benefits must comply with the wording stipulated in the national food-safety standards. Any claims beyond these standards require prior approval from the State Council’s health administration before they can be used. Moreover, all claim-related text on label drafts must appear on non-primary display surfaces. Digitalization and Smart Technology With the continuous advancement of information technology, food labels are becoming increasingly digital and intelligent. Traditional printing methods can no longer meet the growing demand for personalized and variable-data printing, making the market trend toward digital printing ever more pronounced. Some printing companies have begun producing fully intelligent packaging labels; for instance, Hebei Xindong Printing has introduced high-end equipment for flexographic printing and anti-counterfeiting solutions, continuously developing various anti-counterfeiting technologies to enhance the security features of premium food packaging. This approach seamlessly integrates aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, blending style and cutting-edge technology to gradually achieve the strategic goal of exporting high-quality packaging products overseas. In fact, the intelligence of food packaging is largely embodied in its labels, with barcodes and QR codes being common examples of smart-label applications in everyday life. The author has learned that a Finnish company has launched a “smart” bottle of Kallevala gin featuring Thinfilm’s NFC SpeedTap? labels. Each SpeedTap label is unique and virtually impossible to clone; using NFC technology, consumers can read the label directly with their smartphones or other devices, thereby significantly enhancing customer loyalty and brand promotion. Smart labels not only enable interactive engagement between consumers and products but can also help assess food quality. For example, the Japanese design studio TO-GENKYO has developed a smart label with a special coating that changes color in response to variations in ammonia concentration, allowing users to gauge the freshness of food. Green and Eco-Friendly Practices As the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection gains wider acceptance, industries across the board are responding accordingly—and the food-label sector is no exception. The author has learned that the green and eco-friendly transformation of food labels primarily involves the choice of materials. Singapore, for instance, has introduced a series of environmentally friendly labels that are more cost-effective and better suited to sustainable development than traditional materials. With ongoing advances in science and technology combined with the growing emphasis on energy conservation and environmental protection, food-label trends are poised to move further in a green and eco-friendly direction. In light of these developments, the author believes that as consumers’ health and safety consciousness continue to strengthen, they will pay closer attention to label information. Food-processing and food-packaging companies should therefore closely monitor emerging trends in food-labeling and prioritize continuous improvement of their labeling practices. At the same time, the packaging-machinery manufacturing industry must also stay attuned to these trends and keep pace with technological advancements to ensure it remains on the right track for future growth.

2023-12-26

What changes can we expect in packaged food labeling in the future?

2022-07

Building standards and specifications for IT service operations in China, with SPS at the core 1234

Our Group believes that, in the information age of economic globalization, digitalization has become the indispensable path for small and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their competitiveness, with e-commerce serving as the key enabler for achieving such digital transformation. Accordingly, our Group will remain steadfastly committed to advancing the e-commerce and digitalization initiatives of Chinese SMEs, continuously innovating and introducing more and better services to build smart Chinese enterprises and empower visionary entrepreneurs.

2022-07-28

Building standards and specifications for IT service operations in China, with SPS at the core 1234

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