Packaging tips, guides and industry updates.
What is a doypack (stand-up pouch), which products suit it, and which options like zippers, valves and windows are available?
What are zipper and ziplock bags, which closure types exist, and which products benefit from them? A guide to reclosable packaging.
What is a flat bottom pouch, how does it differ from a doypack, and which products gain a premium look with it? Porpack product guide.
What is quattro seal packaging and why is it preferred for coffee and premium foods? Its shape, print area and applications explained.
How are pillow bags made, what is the difference between fin seal and lap seal, and which products use them? Porpack product guide.
What is a side gusset bag, where is it used, and what benefits does it offer from coffee to bulk food? Porpack side gusset bag guide.
Types of polyethylene (PE) bags, the difference between LDPE and HDPE, choosing thickness and industrial applications. Porpack PE packaging guide.
What to look for when choosing rubble bags, heavy-duty construction bags and liners: strength, thickness and applications.
The differences between rotogravure and flexo printing, their cost structure and which method suits which packaging. A practical guide from Porpack.
We compared flexible packaging formats: the benefits and applications of doypack, flat bottom, quattro seal, pillow and side gusset bags.
Reel dimensions, eyemarks, sealing and friction: the parameters to check when ordering roll film for form-fill-seal (FFS) machines.
How do stretch film and shrink film work, and when should each be used? A guide to choosing the right film for palletizing and bundling.
How do you order custom printed packaging? We explain the brief, design, approval, cylinder/plate, production and delivery stages step by step.
Key steps for matching packaging structure to your product and production line.
Vacuum solutions that extend shelf life and protect freshness and hygiene.
Mono-material films, recyclable structures and the 2026 regulations.
Our participation and highlights from Canada’s largest packaging event.
