As flexible packaging demand rises across industries, brands can choose between in-house filling investments or leveraging trusted co-packers to bring spouted pouch innovations to market faster.
Flexible packaging continues to grow rapidly across a wide range of industries, from food and beverages to home care, personal care, and pet nutrition. Brands are increasingly shifting toward modern packaging formats that combine convenience, efficiency, and sustainability.
Among the most successful solutions, spouted pouches stand out for their ease of use, strong shelf presence, lightweight structure, and reduced environmental impact compared to rigid alternatives.
As demand increases, more companies are exploring spouted pouch packaging for new product launches, reformulations, and innovative applications. A key question often arises at the start of any project:
What is the best route to bring a spouted pouch product to market quickly and effectively?
For companies developing a new packaging initiative, there are typically two main paths.
Spouted pouch launch option 1: investing in a filling line for in-house production
The first option is investing in a dedicated filling line and producing spouted pouches directly within your own factory.
This approach can offer:
- Full control over production operations
- Long-term quality management
- Greater efficiency at high volumes
- Strong integration into existing manufacturing sites
It is often ideal for established brands with stable demand and existing production plants.
Gualapack supports this route through advanced filling and pasteurization technologies designed specifically for spouted pouches, backed by the company’s full vertical integration. Our equipment solutions help brands maximize efficiency, ensure product safety, and optimize production performance.
Discover more about this option on our machinery solutions page.
Spouted pouch launch option 2: working with co-packers for new projects and start-ups
The second path is often the most suitable for start-ups, pilot launches, seasonal products, or new projects that do not yet justify the investment required for an in-house filling line.
In these cases, working with experienced co-packers for spouted pouches becomes a strategic advantage.
Co-packers provide the capability to deliver finished pouch products without requiring brands to build production infrastructure from the beginning.
Over the years, Gualapack has developed strong relationships with a large number of international co-packers, many of whom have been our trusted customers from the beginning.
These partners bring extensive expertise in filling spouted pouches across multiple product categories, offering a range of thermal treatment options and supporting both emerging brands and global players.
Benefits of a global co-packer network for spouted pouches
A well-established co-packing network offers multiple benefits for brands entering the flexible packaging market:
- Faster time-to-market, enabling quicker product launches
- Production flexibility, adapting to different product types and formats
- Scalability, supporting growth from pilot to full commercial volumes
- Geographical reach, allowing regional filling and shorter lead times
- Reduced upfront investment, especially valuable for innovative projects
Co-packers also help companies respond efficiently to changing consumer expectations, from convenience-driven packaging to more sustainable solutions.
Want to explore the best solution for your next project? Get in touch with us to find the right co-packer for your project.
