Serv-Pak gets custom stand up pouches made for food brands that want a package that sells itself on a shelf. Zipper pouches, window pouches and printed mylar bags all come through one quote. Tell us what you pack and how long it has to stay fresh. We source the pouch through our converter partners, with film from Prime Film next door when it is film they run.
Stand Up Pouch Styles and Features
| Pouch option | Why brands choose it | Tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Laminated stand up pouch | Stands on the shelf with print on every side | Fill weight and pouch size |
| Mylar bags (metallized film) | Blocks light and oxygen for coffee and long-term food storage | Shelf life you need |
| Zipper pouches | Customers reseal the bag after every snack | Zipper style and tear notch |
| Pouches with a clear window | Shows the jerky, granola or coffee beans inside | Window shape and position |
| High barrier pouches | Products that spoil from oxygen or moisture | Product and storage conditions |
| Printed roll stock | Brands running their own pouch or bag machine | Machine make, model and film width |
Custom Printed Pouches for Coffee, Snacks and Jerky
A printed pouch is the whole label. Your logo, the flavor, the nutrition panel and the barcode all print right on the film, so there is nothing to stick on by hand.
Brands with several flavors usually ask about minimums first. Minimums depend on the print method and how many designs share a run. Tell us your real quantity per design and we will quote the option that fits it, not the one that fits a bigger brand.
Mylar Bags for Food Storage and Freeze-Dried Food
A mylar bag is a pouch with a metallized or foil layer. That layer keeps light and oxygen away from the food, which is why freeze-dried meals and long-term food storage are packed in them. Many buyers pack with oxygen absorbers inside.
Custom mylar bags can carry your logo and a clear window. Tell us the product, the fill and how long it needs to keep.
How to Choose a Custom Pouch
- Barrier. Dry snacks sold fast need less barrier than coffee or freeze-dried food. Over-building the barrier costs money and under-building it costs product.
- Look. Clear, metallized or a matte finish. A window lets the product do some of the selling.
- Features. Zipper, tear notch, hang hole or a degassing valve for fresh coffee.
- Size. Fill weight alone is not enough. Chips and coffee of the same weight need very different pouches.
- Food contact. Every food pouch touches food. Say so and the inner layer is chosen for food contact.
What to Send for a Fast Pouch Quote
- The product and the fill weight per pouch.
- Pouch size if you know it, or a sample of the product.
- Features: zipper, window, tear notch, hang hole or valve.
- Barrier needs and the shelf life you expect.
- Number of designs and pouches per design.
- Your artwork files and the date you need pouches.
Pouches Sourced Through Our Partners, With Film From Prime Film
Laminated pouches are converted by pouch-making partners in our network, and Serv-Pak handles the quote and the order from start to finish. Prime Film Extrusion, our sister company in the same Orlando building, runs co-extruded multi-layer film, printed film and roll stock. When your pouch or your own packaging machine needs film they run, it is made right next door.
Request a custom pouch quote or call (407) 704-0800.
Product questions
What is a stand up pouch?
A stand up pouch is a flexible bag with a bottom gusset that lets it stand on a shelf. Most have a zipper so customers can reseal them.
What is the difference between a mylar bag and a stand up pouch?
A mylar bag has a metallized or foil layer that blocks light and oxygen. Many stand up pouches are mylar bags and many are clear instead. The barrier your product needs decides which one fits.
Can I get custom stand up pouches with a window?
Yes. Tell us the window shape and where it should sit on the pouch. A window works well for jerky, granola and coffee beans.
What are the minimums for custom printed pouches?
Minimums depend on the print method and the number of designs. Send your real quantity per design and we will quote the option that fits it.
Are custom pouches food safe?
Food-contact materials are available for pouches. Tell us what the pouch holds so the inner layer is chosen for food contact from the start.