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Description

The pouch is delivered flat with an opening for filling and sealing

Composition

LDPE* thickness 80 to 100 microns

Cost price

3.12 p. for one pouch 1 litre 1.88 p. for ½ litre

With 2 colours

Shelf-life

2 to 3 weeks in cold chain distribution (<7°C)

Volume

1 litre and ½ litre

Not available in smaller volumes

Filling/sealing machine output

Only for small capacity from 200 to 500 pouches/hr

For more than 500 pouches/hr, it is advised to use the automatic packaging machine (see filing-card 6)

Capital investment for packaging machines

Between £ 3.75 k and £ 6.25 k

The lowest investment for a packaging machine

Recommended or essential outer pack

Plastic crate 10 to 20 litres

Positioning of the product on the market

- High quality products, 100% natural, sold with fresh produce in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and communities
- Cold chain distribution required

As the small sizes are nonexistent the product can be proposed only to the large consumers with cooling facilities.

Positioning in relation with the environment

The best packaging material (100% incinerable without rejection of chlorine)