Coffee
Application Challenges
Whether you are packing roast and ground, bean or instant coffee, the demands on the packaging are very high. This is because coffee typically:
- Needs a long shelf life. Usually 12-18 months, but can be 24 months.
- Is highly aromatic. Maintaining the distinctive ‘coffee aroma’ is essential.
- Is a dry, powdered product that is very sensitive to moisture.
- Is oxygen sensitive. Oxygen can reduce or taint flavours and taste.
- Contains highly flavoured oils.
- Is sensitive to UV light, which can affect both flavours and taste.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Coffee?
- Sustainability, renewability and the environment are high on the Coffee packer’s agenda. Coffee was the first product to carry Fair Trade & Rainforest Alliance certifications.
- Grades of NatureFlex™ film can be combined with other biopolymer films to produce high functioning technical flexible laminates for coffee.
- NatureFlex™ flexible packaging can aid reduced transportation charges throughout the supply chain. Less weight in comparison to glass jars etc.
- Improved product shelf appeal and enhanced brand image especially for ethical products.
Technical Information
Roast, ground and coffee bean flexible packaging typically consists of a laminate structure made up of three layers:
- A reverse printed outer layer; 20μm BOPP or 12μm PET
- A high barrier middle layer; 6-10 μm Alumium Foil or 12μm metallised PET
- An inner sealant layer; 50-90μm Polyethylene
NatureFlex™ films can be combined with other biopolymers by a converter, to produce a range of renewable structures:
Pack Options
• Pouches • Coffee sticks • Bags • Pods
