Tips to Choose the Right Agriculture Packaging Suppliers

 

The consumer preference in the country is shifting towards the superior organic quality of products. The ideal enjoyment of farm-fresh products includes the reality of transporting agricultural products from the field to the table. In this scenario, packaging becomes one of the biggest factors in the success of a product. The right packaging of agricultural products not only attracts consumers and next tier manufacturers, but it also maintains product safety and freshness during transportation.

The increasing presence of agricultural packaging suppliers

In India, groceries have traditionally been a retail industry where one sees the maximum expenditure on food accounting for 60% of the total retail expenditure. However, the recent trend in the growth of the food delivery and services market driven by big brands are registering a rapid increase in sales. According to a report by Global Newswire, the packaging market in the country was valued at USD 50.5 billion in 2019, however, it is expected to reach USD 204.81 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of 26.7% during the period of 2020-2025

Why is agricultural packaging important?

The importance of agricultural packaging for your business can be viewed both through short and long-term gains.  In a nutshell, the right packaging solutions for food packaging is essential in delivering fresh, best-looking products. Second, it reinforces the brand quality and reduces expenses incurred due to spoiling.

All agricultural products have their own packaging requirements. Add to it the different periods and types of storage and transport management. Thus, identifying an agriculture packaging solutions provider with the best practices for agricultural packaging means:

·         proper protection and preservation of products

·         aids proper storing and shipping of products and other goods

·         a way of communicating with the customers through the presentation of products

·         value for money by preserving the yield and maintaining crop quality

Choosing the right food packaging suppliers

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), also known as FIBC Bags or Bulk Bags, have become an industry standard when it comes to storing and transporting thousands of pounds of dry goods. FIBC is made from woven polypropylene and is supremely beneficial for increasing the shelf life of products. These Bulk Bags are weather-resistant, allow temperature control within the packaging, and have reasonable costs. All of these factors will actively contribute to the success of products.

Here are some tips to choose the right agricultural packaging suppliers so that you can experience the guaranteed benefits of affordability, durability, and reliability:

1.    Experience:

Matching the scale requirements, production capability, and design with enough years of experience means avoiding costly packaging mistakes. Established and reputed packaging suppliers understand your agricultural products better and are able to offer the best packaging solutions. A fine balance of technical expertise and business sense goes into providing packaging solutions that only experienced suppliers can provide.

2.    Standards of processes and quality:

Before choosing a packaging supplier ensure that they follow the industry standards of processes employed. The best practices in manufacturing mean that fabrication, corrugation, extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming/vacuum-forming, milling, and assembling have technical soundness and superiority.

Similarly, quality standards should strictly comply with industrial codes and provisions. This should qualify the raw materials, machinery, and trained professionals involved.

3.    Capability in design, stock, and delivery:

Make sure that your agriculture packaging supplier can design from scratch and manufacture end products. This will save you unnecessary costs of procuring design or parts later on.

As a buyer ensure that your supplier houses enough stock to attend to your demands at short notice. In the same vein, timely delivery is tied to reputation and economic value. A good packaging supplier strives to keep the buyer’s shipments on track and also allows time for adjustments.

4.    Customised branding in packaging:

A supplier’s overall package design should enable companies to personalize their packaging. Logos and company colors, labeled packaging products goes beyond aesthetics and increases brand awareness, eases retrieval during storage and transportation due to individualized markings.

5.    Packing factors:

Pay close attention when choosing packaging types according to loading machine requirements, hand-packing options, and other factors. All these may impact the strength, size, and type of material needed and the supplier should be instructed accordingly.

For instance, the fitting of fill spouts in FIBC Bags to decrease spillage, lift loops for easy forklift transport, bottom discharge specifications, the requirement of moisture liners, stretch films, etc. should be carefully chalked out. Remember to include particular specifications that are provided by warehouses and transport companies.

6.    Affordability: 

Reasonable pricing is probably one of the most important considerations in packaging.

From bulk shipments to retail packaging at grocery stores, the agricultural packaging being used is a major consideration for agricultural businesses. There are endless options for packaging material available. Choosing the proper packaging after reviewing all aspects of packaging material and options can reduce losses, keep food fresh, and make them more appealing as well.

FIBC quality standards are the only solution

The government is putting up strict norms for good quality packaging. There are new government regulations for food safety, strict guidelines on the packaging, and third-party accreditations that manufacturers and retailers are required to follow. FIBC manufacturers must use 100 percent virgin polypropylene resin so that bags and liners are ideal for storing and transporting agricultural products according to FDA standards.

The GFSI or Global Food Safety recognizes certain third-party accreditations/food safety management schemes and certifications such as Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC), BRC – British Retail Consortium, International Featured Standards (IFS), and SQF – Safe Quality Food Institute among others.

Did you know that Umasree’s Food Grade Manufacturing company, Bulk Corp International, is a BRC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified company?

We, at Umasree Texplast, can ensure that the entire process of choosing the right packaging for your company is a seamless and productive process. Armed with three decades of experience and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005 certification from Food Safety Management and Government of India Recognized Export House, we offer an astounding range of packaging solutions.

Our agriculture packaging is made to preserve and protect your food. Let us handle all your agriculture packaging needs as the leading food grains packaging exporter in India.