Condiment transforms from hard packaging to flexible packaging

The product is a vertical package, mainly for the Mexican market, used to protect mayonnaise from crushing and is easy to open and close. This bag was launched in October 2005 and is fitted with gussets and extruding ports. The sizes are 1 kg, 250 g and 500 g, respectively. The packaging was produced by the Printpack company in Queretaro, Mexico, and placed the condiment in a larger, more flexible package. This move marks that many packaging manufacturers have successfully implemented the transition from hard packaging to flexible packaging. These packages have greatly enriched the original packaging line and provided a novel and unique packaging format for condiments and condiments on the Mexican market.

Mayonnaise is generally packed in sachet bags that are easy to store for one use only. If you want to use larger bags, it will undoubtedly bring many new challenges, especially for a product that needs to be preserved for 9 months. According to Printpack, “Standards for large-volume bags will be more demanding. Various requirements, such as anti-drop impact, anti-hardening, and anti-cracking, will become very important.” Openings can control the amount of each use. And it can ensure that consumers can squeeze out the seasoning inside out.

“This structure requires a pure taste, is cost-effective, and has a sealing layer to prevent odors and extended shelf life. These products are actually condiments in the Mexican market.”

The plastic opening produced by Menshen Closures of Mexico facilitates reclosing and returning the bag back to the refrigerator.
Colorful patterns on the packaging surface can bring a strong visual impact, and further highlight the brand image. McCormick's website states that they will soon launch a packaging bag for yellow mustard.

At present, little is known about the specific structure of this kind of packaging, which is described by the US Printpack as a packaging bag with a total thickness of 6 mils. According to the manufacturer, the film is a multi-layer, sealed composite structure consisting of a mixture of polyester and a proprietary Printpack. Printpack's factory in Mexico uses a patented horizontal bag making machine to produce the product, complete molding, filling and packaging. Flexo printing uses eight colors.

Source: Packaging Expo