One of the first decisions in any co-packing project is format. The package shapes cost, shelf appeal, shipping, and how your customer experiences the product. Here is a quick tour of common contract-packaging formats and when each makes sense.
Bottles and jars
Bottles suit liquids, oils, and sprays; jars suit thicker products, powders, and bulk supplements. Both present well on shelf and are easy for customers to use and reseal.
Pouches and gusseted bags
Stand-up gusseted pouches are popular for powders, snacks, and granular products — lightweight, shippable, and great for branding. Pillow bags work well for snack mixes from roll stock.
Sachets and stick packs
Single-serve sachets and stick packs are ideal for samples, promotions, and on-the-go dosing of powders, gels, and liquids. They are also a low-cost way to let customers try a product.
Cans, sprayers, and specialty
Cans (including vacuum-sealed), spray bottles, shaker jars, and custom solutions cover everything from beverages to topical mists to spice blends. A capable co-packer can match the format to your product and even handle unusual requests.
Not sure which format fits?
Minimus Products fills all of these and can recommend the best option for your product and budget. See our formats or ask us.