Doypack packaging machines for food industry and pet food

Doypack packaging machines are currently among the most sought-after 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 by 2033.

These figures show how this type of 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:

• Features
• Advantages
• Applications
• MF TECNO’s solutions
• Conclusions
• Video testimonial

Features of Doypack packaging

Doypacks, or stand-up pouches, are an increasingly common solution in retail.

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 factor in their choice.

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

These include both structural (related to shape) and functional (related to accessories and options).

Structural features include:

• Shape – the shaped bottom allows the package to stand upright.
• Multi-layer materials – which may include plastic film, aluminum, paper, or monomaterial.
• Variable thicknesses – depending on the contents.
• Different capacities and volumes – ranging from a few grams to 4 kg (8.8 lbs).

Functional features include:

• Top closure – sealed, resealable zipper, cap, or spout.
• Large printable surface –  on both the front and the back.
• Easy-open systems – such as side notches, tear strips, or tear tape.
• Transparent window – allowing the contents to be seen either partially or in full.
• Sterilization or pasteurization processes – depending on the material used.

Advantages of Doypack bags

What are the advantages of Doypack packaging for food?

The structural and functional features described above translate into a number of concrete benefits, including:

• Brand visibility
• Reduction in logistics costs
• Longer product shelf life
• Versatility of use
• Sustainability
• Convenience

Brand visibility

The doypack design ensures both the functional aspect of the packaging and the promotional aspect of the brand.

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

The optional presence of a transparent window allows for product visibility, strengthening the connection with the consumer and the company's perception of quality.

The doypack or stand-up pouch offers maximum stability by maintaining an upright position and offers extensive customization options, both aesthetically and functionally.

Optimizing logistics

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

Its shape makes storage and palletizing easier, optimizing the overall loading phase. The result is a more streamlined supply chain.

Extending shelf life

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

The use of multi-layer materials, high-barrier films, resealable zippers, reinforced seals, spout caps, and sterilization systems helps to protect the packaged product.

This combination 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 to vary sizes, thicknesses, and materials allows companies to adapt packaging to the needs of their sector.

This ensures protection, convenience, and visual appeal. A unique solution capable of meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of the retail market.

Sustainability

The use of recyclable materials, often from renewable sources, and its 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 an audience increasingly concerned about environmental impact and in line with the regulations and principles of the circular economy.

Convenience

Stand-up pouch packaging is a convenient solution for both businesses and the final consumers.

This type of packaging is easy to display and handle, simplifying transport and storage.

Consumers appreciate it thanks to the many features that enable continued use without reducing quality.

Easy-open systems, resealable zippers, and measuring caps enhance convenience and functionality.

Applications

Doypack packaging is extremely versatile and customizable, allowing use across many industries, 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 both liquid and semi-liquid products, as well as powdered and granular products.

Specifically, granular food products packaged in doypack bags include snacks, dried fruit, biscuits, rice, coffee beans, and legumes.

MF TECNO’s solutions

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

Projects are customizable and fully automated, covering every stage of the process – from primary packaging to end-of-line solutions.

In particular, we offer:

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

DOPACK Bagging Machine

Among our bagging machines that can process Doypack pouches are:

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

MF POUCH 3000

This model has been designed exclusively for stand-up pouches.

It is a horizontal, intermittent-motion bagging machine for preformed open-mouth bags up to 4 kg (8.8 lbs).

Typically used for pet food, dried fruit, and snacks, it guarantees high performance with production rates of up to 3,000 bags per hour.

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

This Doypack machine can be integrated with features such as resealable zippers and labeling systems.

MF POUCH 3000 FLEXI

The FLEXI model is the latest addition to the Pouch series, designed to offer maximum flexibility for high output in small formats.

Its uniqueness lies in the feeding system, which can handle both preformed bags and roll-fed bags.

One machine for different packaging types, ensuring material savings and reduced 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 Doypacks into cartons.

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

This highly flexible machine can handle multiple formats and integrates easily with complete packaging and palletizing lines.

Conclusions

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

With so many options available, which machine should you choose for packaging food in Doypacks?

MF TECNO’s turnkey solutions, from bagging machines to end-of-line equipment, provide reliable, customized technologies.

We aim to be a trusted partner that helps our customers meet the challenges of an evolving, increasingly competitive market.

Contact us for tailored advice and to discover which machine best fits your company’s needs.