Top Uses for Stick Packs

Quick Summary: Stick packs are a novel flexible packaging solution ideal for single-use applications across various industries, including food and beverage, nutraceutical, and personal care. Made from materials like PET, paper/foil, or poly/foil, they are durable, portable, and use up to 40% less material compared to traditional packaging like sachets. In the food and beverage sector, they help extend shelf life and aid in portion control, accommodating products like instant coffee, spice mixes, and condiments. In the nutraceutical industry, they preserve the quality of supplements such as vitamins, electrolytes, and collagen, while in personal care, they offer convenient travel sizes for products like toothpaste and hand sanitizers. ELIS Manufacturing & Packaging Solutions excels in providing reliable stick pack packaging with accurate, automated filling systems to ensure proper dosing. Their services include sample-size and contract packaging, accommodating diverse needs through advanced technology, research and development, and comprehensive supply chain solutions.

Stick packs are a relatively new type of flexible, single-use packaging. Manufacturers can use this versatile option for powders, granules, gels, and liquids in a range of volumes. Made from PET, paper/foil, or poly/foil material, stick packs are durable and small enough for packing in a pocket or bag for on-the-go use.

Stick packs utilize as much as 40% less material than sachets and other packaging selections. Their tube-like design is highly compatible with automated filling equipment, making this vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) pouching option an efficient and cost-effective choice for startups and large businesses alike.

Here, we’ll discuss stick pack packaging and its applications in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, and personal care industries.

Stick Packs in the Food & Beverage Industry

Stick packs offer extended shelf life. They protect products from oxidation, moisture, and contamination. Consumers appreciate the ability to bring along compact versions of their favorite food and beverage products when away from home. Restaurants and foodservice operations use stick packs for portion control. They’re perfect for:

• Instant coffee
• tea mixes
• Powdered milk
• Sugar and sweeteners
• Spice mixes
• Condiments

Packaging consumable goods in ready-to-use portions also limits food waste and prevents larger volumes of food from going stale.

Stick Packs in the Nutraceutical Industry

These packs are an effective way to preserve the quality and efficacy of powders, granules, and liquids for the nutraceutical market. Stick packs are ideal for single-size servings of products such as:

• Electrolytes
• fitness drink mixes
• Greens
• Collagen
• Vitamins and minerals
• Energy blends

These easy-to-open packs give consumers access to supplements when they’re working or on the go.

Stick Packs in the Personal Care Industry

Given their easy portability, stick packs are a great option for travel-sized portions of various beauty and personal care products. For example, stick packs are applicable for:

• Hair care products
• Skin protectants
• Toothpaste
• Mouth rinse
• Hand Sanitizer

Convenient sizes make them easy to carry in a pocket, purse, or toiletry bag, and stick packs are a more cost-effective option for sample or trial-size products.

Stick Pack Packaging From ELIS

Reliable, efficient, protective stick pack packaging is a versatile choice for markets such as food and beverage, nutraceutical, and personal care. At ELIS Manufacturing & Packaging Solutions, our stick pack filling equipment uses integrated sensors to automatically check the weight of each stick and reject any that are inaccurately filled. This ensures the correct dosage or measurement is dispensed and eliminates the possibility of empty sticks reaching end users. Stick pack fill ranges start at 0.5 grams and go up to 30 grams, and the pouches are available in multiple lengths and widths.

ELIS specializes in sample-size and contract packaging for everything from consumable goods to cosmetics. The ELIS team is proficient in packaging both solid and liquid products, filling bottles, sachets, pouches, stick packs, and other packaging options to suit clients’ varied needs. Our automated equipment is fast and accurate to enhance efficiency and consistency.

We understand that each product has its own unique requirements for barrier properties. Our team can help with research and development as well as analytical, stability, and compatibility testing. We also offer supplement contract manufacturing, package design and display, screen printing, custom boxing, inventory management, and supply chain logistics to provide customers with turnkey solutions.

To learn more about our capabilities and to discover the optimal packaging choice for your product,  contact us today.