Doypack packaging machines for food and pet food

Doypack packaging machines are currently one of the most sought-after machines in the food packaging sector and beyond.

The growing demand for flexible, aesthetically pleasing, durable and sustainable packaging makes these models increasingly popular.

According to Verified Market Reports, the doypack filling machine market will grow at an annual rate of 7.5%, reaching 2.8 billion in 2033.

These figures show how this machine will play a leading role in the packaging market in the future.

But what is a doypack and how does it work?

In this article, we will answer this question and discuss other topics, including:

• Features
• Advantages
• Applications
• MF Tecno solutions
• Conclusions
• Video testimonial

Features of Doypack packaging

Doypacks or stand-up pouches are an increasingly common and popular solution in large-scale retail.

In fact, many companies that produce fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) choose this type of packaging.

Consumers' constant exposure to products on supermarket shelves often makes the packaging itself the primary criterion for choice.

To succeed in an increasingly competitive market, it is therefore important that packaging has certain characteristics.

These include both structural (related to shape) and functional (related to the various accessories and options available) characteristics.

Structural characteristics include:

• Shape - The shaped bottom allows the packaging to stand upright.
• Multi-layer materials - can include different types such as plastic film, aluminium, paper or single material.
• Variable thicknesses - depending on the content.
• Different capacities and volumes - packaging ranges from a few grammes to 4 kg.

Functional characteristics include:

• Top closure - sealed, resealable zip, cap or spout.
• Large printable surface - on both front and back.
• Easy opening systems - feautures that allow the consumer to open the packaging easily. Thanks to the presence of side notches, easy open solutions or tear tape.
• Transparent window - allowing the contents to be seen partially or in full.
• Sterilisation or pasteurisation processes - depending on the material used.

Advantages of Doypack bags

What are the advantages of doypack packaging for food packaging?

The structural and functional characteristics described above are not just technical elements, but translate into a series of concrete advantages, including:

• Brand visibility
• Reduction in logistics costs
• Extension of product shelf life
• Versatility of use
• Sustainability
• Practicality

Brand visibility

The design of the Doypack bag guarantees not only the purely functional aspect of the packaging but also the promotional aspect of the brand.

Both the front and back surfaces provide ample printable areas to enhance corporate communication.

The option of a transparent window allows the product to be viewed, strengthening the bond with the consumer and the perception of the company's quality.

The doypack or stand-up pouch offers maximum stability thanks to its upright position and extensive aesthetic and functional customisation.

Optimising logistics

Doypack offers significant advantages in terms of logistics. Compared to other types of packaging, it is lighter and takes up less space.

Its shape facilitates storage and palletising, optimising the loading phase overall. The result is a more streamlined supply chain.

Extending product shelf life

Doypack pouch provides a high level of product protection, preserving its properties and extending its shelf life.

The use of multi-layer materials, high-barrier films, resealable zips, reinforced welded closures, spout caps and sterilisation systems help to protect the packaged product.

This combination of protections offers effective protection against moisture, oxygen and light.

Versatility

This format is suitable for a wide range of food and non-food products.

The possibility of varying sizes, thicknesses and materials allows companies to customise packaging according to the needs of their sector.

This guarantees both protection and practicality as well as aesthetic appeal. A unique solution capable of responding to the increasingly demanding requirements of large-scale distribution.

Sustainability

The use of recyclable materials, often from renewable sources, and the reduced weight and volume compared to rigid solutions contribute to a drastic reduction in the use of raw materials and emissions.

These factors make it popular with a public that is increasingly attentive to ecological impact and in line with circular economy regulations and principles.

Practicality

Stand-up pouch packaging is a practical solution for both businesses and end consumers.

This package is easy to display and handle, simplifying transport and storage.

Consumers appreciate it thanks to the numerous features that allow for continued use of the product without reducing its quality.

Easy-open systems, resealable zips and measuring caps offer simplicity of use and functionality.

Applications

Doypack packaging is extremely versatile and customisable, allowing it to be used in numerous sectors, including:

• Food industry
• Pet food
• Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
• Liquids and semi-liquids

In particular, the ability to combine product protection, practicality and aesthetics makes it extremely popular for specific food products.

For liquid, semi-liquid, powdery and granular products.

Normally, stand up pouches for food packaging are used for snacks, dried fruit, biscuits, rice, coffee beans and pulses.

MF Tecno's solutions

MF TECNO offers turnkey solutions for Doypack packaging, particularly for packaging granular products in the food sector.

Customisable and fully automated projects that follow every stage of the production process.

Both primary packaging and end-of-line packaging solutions.

In particular, we offer:

• Doypack bagging machines
• Doypack vertical packaging machines
• Doypack cartoning machines

Doypack bagging machine

Among the bagging machines in our fleet that can process Doypack bags are:

• MF POUCH 3000
• MF POUCH 3000 FLEXI
• MF POUCH 1000

MF POUCH 3000

This model has been designed exclusively for processing stand-up pouches. Horizontal intermittent motion bagging machine for preformed open-mouth bags up to 4 kg.

Normally used for products such as pet food, dried fruit and snacks, it guarantees high performance with production rates of up to 3000 bags/hour.

Made of 304 stainless steel, it ensures precision and hygiene thanks to its compatibility with multihead weighers and dosing machines.

This doypack packaging machine can be integrated with accessories such as resealable zips and labelling systems.

MF POUCH 3000 FLEXI

The FLEXI model is the latest model in the Pouch series, specially designed to offer maximum flexibility for those seeking high production rates for small formats.

The uniqueness of this model lies in the presence of a bag feeding system that allows both open-mouth bags and reel bags to be handled.

A single machine for different types of packaging, ensuring significant savings in terms of material used and a reduction in machine downtime.

MF POUCH 1000

The Pouch 1000 model, on the other hand, achieves production rates of up to 1,000 bags/hour for small formats up to 3 kg.

It is particularly suitable for sectors such as pet food, dried fruit and snacks.

The presence of a single filling station reduces its size and makes it ideal even in applications where space is limited.

Doypack vertial packaging machine

In addition to bagging machines, MF TECNO also offers Doypack packaging solutions using packaging machines.

The MF 54 Doypack is another solution for the pet food and food sectors.

Cartoning machine for Doypack bags

The MF TECNO Wrap Around cartoning machine is a reliable solution for packing Doypack bags into cartons.

The model can reach up to 20 cartons per minute and, starting from die-cut cartons, wraps the packaging directly around the product.

This extremely flexible machine can handle different formats and easily integrates complete packaging and palletising lines.

Conclusions

Doypack packaging is one of the most complete and versatile solutions in modern packaging, combining aesthetics, practicality and sustainability.

Considering the vast number of options on the market, which machine should you choose for packaging food in Doypacks?

MF TECNO's turnkey solutions, from bagging machines to end-of-line equipment, represent reliable and customised technologies.

We want to be a reliable partner that enables our customers to meet the challenges of an evolving, increasingly competitive and demanding market.

Contact us for tailored advice and to discover which machine is best suited to your company's requirements.