Oxygen and moisture transmission rates decide shelf life. This guide explains which barrier structures fit dry snacks, oily products and frozen food — and how to avoid over-specifying.

Plate cost, minimum runs, colour consistency and lead time differ sharply between the two methods. Here is how to match the process to your order volume and artwork changes.

Shelf presence, filling speed, shipping density and unit cost pull in different directions. A side-by-side comparison of the three most requested pouch formats.

Film sourcing, plate making, curing and printing queue each add days. Understand the sequence before you set a launch date — and what you can shorten.