High-barrier packaging for high-margin food.
Jerky, trail mix, dried fruit and organic lines - protected properly, presented like the premium product they are.
Jerky and dried fruit live or die on oxygen and moisture control, and organic buyers scrutinise the pack material as closely as the ingredient deck.
Every claim in this note is drawn from a published manufacturer spec page - sources listed below.
Dried fruit and freeze-dried products are named among the moisture-sensitive foods a foil laminate is recommended for, and PCR/bio-based structures are vendor-named for granola and dried fruit. For jerky specifically, oxygen control is the governing spec - stock high-barrier ranges pair pouches with oxygen absorbers sized per pouch volume (50cc for a small pouch up to 300cc for an x-large).
Sources, accessed 2026-09-08: carepac.com · ecopackables.com · packfreshusa.com
Built for specialty food - jerky, trail mix & gourmet
Stand-Up Pouch
The retail workhorse. Bottom gusset lets it stand and face front on shelf.
Flat Pouch / 3-Side Seal
Lay-flat, low-material format for single-serve and sample sizes.
Quad-Seal Pouch
Four sealed corners for structural rigidity without a reclosure.
Spouted Pouch
Fitment-and-cap pouch for liquids, purees and pourables.
Materials we'd put you in
PET / AL / PE Maximum
PET outer for strength/heat resistance, aluminium foil middle for barrier, PE inner sealant (melt point ≈110 °C). Recommended for moisture-sensitive foods, oils/fats prone to oxidation, and UV-sensitive teas and spices.
Published OTR: ≈0.005-0.006 (WVTR and OTR near zero)
PET / VMPET / PE High
Most of the foil barrier at lower cost and better flex-crack resistance.
Compostable (PLA / Cellulose / PHA) Moderate
Breaks down in INDUSTRIAL composting in roughly 90-180 days. Certified to ASTM D6400 and EN 13432. Industrial facility access is regional - confirm before making a claim on-pack.
PCR-Content & Bio-Based PE High
Post-consumer-recycled laminates and sugarcane-derived PE. Vendor-named applications: coffee, pet treats, protein powders, granola, dried fruit.
Where this category lands
| Size | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 3.5 × 5.5 + 2" | 1-2 oz granular Coffee samples, single-serve supplements (30 g) |
| 4 × 6 + 2" | 2-4 oz granular Snacks 2-3 oz, pet treat sample 3-4 oz |
| 5 × 8 + 2.5" | 4-8 oz granular Coffee 12 oz - the retail standard; snacks 6-8 oz |
| 7 × 11 + 3.5" | 16-24 oz (1-1.5 lb) granular Coffee 2 lb, snacks 16 oz |
Flagship size: 5 × 8 + 2.5" - 4-8 oz jerky / trail mix
Features
Finishes
We spec eight of them
See your specialty brand on the pouch.
Free on 5,000+ pieces. A flat $100 below it, credited to your first order.