Practical and functional packaging for snacking
Convenient and user-friendly, “snacking” primarily refers to ready-to-eat products that can be consumed on the go, whether at any time or anywhere. Indeed, practical and functional packagings play a key role in the snacking industry, as they allow consumers to have food easy to carry, consume and store products.
To address this, Etik Ouest therefore offers easy-to-use opening and closing systems to make packaging smarter for on-the-go use.
Snacking in France
In France, snacking has become increasingly popular over the years, just like in many other Western countries. Historically, French culture favors complete and balanced meals, yet modern lifestyles and evolving eating habits have led to an increase in snacking practices.
Nowadays, snacking is no longer associated with “junk food.” On the contrary, it offers consumers a wide range of healthy, varied, and quality products: fruit juices, applesauce pouches, drinkable yogurts, pre-sliced cheeses, complete salads, soups, pasta, soy chips, etc.
For these reasons, the snacking market is a rapidly growing sector. Manufacturers have understood this well! Thus, they are putting extra effort into adapting their products to this on-the-go consumption model.
It is within this context that Etik Ouest offers a range of opening and closing solutions for snacking packaging. Notably,our opening and closing labels enhance the practicality of packaging, making it easy to open and reseal while on the move.
Snacking : supermarket shelves in France
Opening and closing labels: practicality of packaging
Take for instance the Up’n Maxi reseal labels: the flagship innovation from Etik Ouest. This is because this easy-to-use packaging’s opening system comes in various materials such as PP, PE, PET, and even paper.
Similarly, the Up’n Bag solution allows you to open and reseal your packaging easily and without any tools! More specifically, this easy-to-use opening and closing solution works like a wipe label. As a result, it is a practical and cost-effective opening and closing label designed for your packaging in the size and shape of your choice. Importantly, it guarantees a functional, high-quality package with a custom-made opening and closing label.
Up’n Maxi et Up’n Bag : Etik Ouest manufactures your custom opening and closing labels.
Another alternative to consider is Up’n Pack, especially suited to industrial and food products like biscuits. Notably, it helps to preserve the contents and the food without altering the taste. Furthermore, this easy-opening and closing label adapts to various packaging shapes.
Up’n Pack: ce système permet d’ouvrir et de refermer l’emballage des biscuits
tout en gardant leur croustillant et leur saveur.
On-the-go products and environment: how to be practical and sustainable?
The growing demand for quick and convenient meals has also led to the emergence of new trends in the snacking market, such as ethnic foods, protein-rich snacks, and organic or vegetarian products. At the same time, consumers are increasingly concerned about the quality of products, their origin, nutritional value, and environmental impact.
Consequently, the challenge for manufacturers is to find sustainable packaging solutions that are environmentally friendly, using recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials for their on-the-go product packaging withoutcompromising essential properties: practicality, strength, and preservation.
Opening and closing labels: reducing over packaging
Our Up’n Bag and Up’n Maxi opening and closing systems are evolving to better preserve the environment by becoming mono-material solutions. In other words, the label and the packaging are made from the same material. Consequently,functional snacking packaging is easy to recycle and contributes to reducing the complexity of the packaging life cycle, which can be difficult to break down at the end of life.
Up’n Bag and Up’n Maxi are available in PP, PE, PET, and paper and are suitable for both dry and wet products.
The open and close label on the madeleines bag
preserves product freshness and avoids over-packaging.
Opening and closing labels: recyclability
Up’n Bag and Up’n Maxi are available in PP, PE, PET and paper and are suitable for both dry and wet products.
If you are a manufacturer concerned about your eco-friendly brand image, mono-material opening and closing labels are the solution! Indeed, mono-material opening and closing labels are seen as a commitment to sustainable development and waste reduction. Which can be a positive advantage for your brand’s reputation.
Paper packaging: opening and closing labels adapt!
Paper packaging is becoming an increasingly popular choice due to its renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable nature. Moreover, it offers numerous environmental advantages compared to plastic or less eco-friendly materials. Additionally,it provides sustainable options: manufacturers can choose recycled or FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) paper from responsible, environmentally-friendly sources.
It is also worth noting that Etik Ouest holds several environmental certifications such as Imprim’vert, FSC, or Ecovadis.
Our latest innovation, Up’n Maxi Paper, is an opening and closing label fully made from paper for paper packaging. As a result, it allows for the preservation of dry products like rice, pasta, dried seeds, cereals, or confectionery. Notably, this paper label also adapts to non-food products. This clever, patented system gives paper bags the ability to be opened to take or pour and then reseal without tearing while using it. Thus, it opens up many possibilities for paper bags, paving the way for new applications focused on the packaging’s recyclability.
Up’n Maxi Paper: this system preserves dry products.
Etik Ouest: practical and recyclable labels for snacking
By encouraging the use of mono-material or paper opening labels in packaging design, manufacturers contribute to reducing waste and promoting more sustainable packaging practices for better consumption. This benefits not only the environment but also consumer satisfaction, as they look for practical and responsible solutions.
Want to innovate and add practicality to your packaging while reducing environmental impact? Then, trust us with your project!
