In the fast-moving food packaging industry, maintaining product freshness and prolonging shelf life is one of the core concerns of brand owners, and more importantly, it is the embodiment of brand image. Choosing the right high-barrier packaging materials has become a key success factor for food manufacturers. As a professional packaging solution provider (www.sorbar.com) with nearly 10 years of experience in the industry, we understand that every packaging decision has a direct impact on the product’s market performance and brand reputation.
1. What is high-barrier packaging material?
High-barrier packaging materials are packaging materials that effectively block the penetration of oxygen, water vapor, light and other harmful factors. These factors are the main causes of food spoilage. Therefore, high-barrier materials are meant to improve the barrier property of packaging through multi-layer composite structure to provide all-round protection for food products, including the risk of impact and puncture during transportation, to ensure that the products maintain the best quality during storage and transportation.
The main indicators of high barrier packaging:
1.Oxygen permeability: affecting the degree of oxidation of food
2.Water vapor permeability: controlling the change of product humidity
3.Light barrier: preventing ultraviolet damage to the product
4.Aroma retention: maintaining the original flavor of the food
2. How should I choose high barrier packaging materials?
Short-term preservation (1-12 months):
We suggest choosing lower cost aluminized materials, cost-effective
It suit for casual food, pet food, dried fruits, providing good moisture and oxygen resistance, metallic luster to enhance the packaging grade
e.g. PET/VMPET/PE
Client Feedback: a North American pet food manufacturer used our aluminized composite pouches, the shelf life of the product has been extended by 40%, and at the same time the packaging The cost of packaging was reduced by 15%.
Long-term storage (over 12 months):
We suggest choosing aluminum foil laminates are recommended for their excellent barrier properties
It suit for coffee beans, nuts, spices,completely blocking out oxygen and water vapor, and also providing complete protection from light.
e.g. PET/AL/PE
Client Feedback: our aluminum foil composite vertical pouches for a European boutique coffee brand successfully extended the shelf life of coffee beans from 6 months to 18 months, helping the customer to expand its sales channels in the international market.
Material Selection Advice
1. Conduct product compatibility tests:
Ensure the packaging materials will not affect product’s taste and safety
2. Consider storage conditions:
Choose the right barrier level for the expected storage environment
3. Balance performance and cost:
Avoid over-packaging and choose the most cost-effective solution
3. Importance of choosing high-barrier materials
1. Maintaining product freshness
Keeping products fresh is crucial for food and beverage brands. Consumers are increasingly demanding that the products they buy are of the highest quality. High-barrier packaging materials reduce the penetration of oxygen and moisture, insulating food products from adverse external influences and extending shelf life.
2. Regulatory Compliance
Food packaging is increasingly regulated in various countries, especially in Europe and North America, and the use of high-barrier materials that comply with FDA and EU standards has become a necessity. Ensuring the safety and compliance of packaging materials is the foundation of a brand’s ability to steadily enter the international market.
3. Strengthening brand competitiveness
Standing out on the shelf is particularly important for small and medium-sized brands. High-quality packaging not only protects the products, but also adds value to the brand through customized printing and design. Sorbar utilizes advanced dual-printing technology (digital and gravure), with a minimum order quantity of 1PCS, and customized designs to ensure that you receive the highest-quality packaging support at any stage of your development.
4. Conclusion
Choosing the right high-barrier packaging material is a comprehensive decision-making process that requires consideration of a number of factors such as product characteristics, market demand, cost control and regulatory requirements.
If you need more detailed consultation on how to choose packaging materials and types of packaging, you are welcome to contact our professional packaging consultants (
www.sorbar.com), who have rich industry experience and advanced production equipment, and can provide you with one-stop services from material selection to manufacturing.
