Yes! Many packaging equipment providers offer financing and leasing options to help businesses invest in automation without large upfront costs. These options often include low down payments, flexible terms, and potential tax benefits under IRS Section 179. 

At Unified Flex, we provide financing solutions through Ascentium Capital, offering approvals up to $2 million, with application-only financing available up to $400,000. Our plans include $0 down, low introductory payments, and quick credit approvals, making it easier for businesses to scale efficiently. 

For more details, visit our Financing Page. 

Snack packaging needs to preserve freshness, provide convenience, and attract consumers. Common types include: 

• Pillow Bags: A simple, cost-effective solution often used for chips, popcorn, crackers, and other snacks. They are sealed on three sides and are usually made from laminated films to extend shelf life. 

• Block Bottom Bags: These have a flat base, making them more stable on store shelves. They provide better product visibility and are often used for premium or bulk-packed snacks. 

• Pillow Bag with Side Gussets: Feature expandable sides, allowing for more volume while maintaining a compact shape. These are commonly used for puffed snacks and large snack packs. 

• Stand-Up Pouches: A resealable option, often featuring a zipper or spout for easy opening and closing. These are popular for nuts, trail mixes, granola, and dried fruit. 

Looking for the perfect packaging for your snacks? Contact us today to explore high-quality solutions that keep your products fresh and appealing!

Spices require packaging that protects against moisture, light, and air to maintain aroma and flavor. Options include: 

• Stick Packs: Thin, single-serving pouches used for small portions of seasoning or spice blends. Ideal for on-the-go use or food service applications. 

• 3 side and 4 side seal bag: Small, flat pouches often used for sample-sized or portioned spice packets. These are commonly seen in meal kits or seasoning packs. 

• Pillow Bags: A traditional spice packaging method, often used for bulk spice sales in grocery stores. 

• Stand-Up Pouches: Resealable pouches with zippers or spouts, commonly used for high-end spice blends or organic seasonings. 

Need the right packaging for your spices? Contact us today to find the perfect solution that ensures freshness and enhances your brand!

Cereals need packaging that prevents staleness while offering easy pouring and resealability. Options include: 

Pillow Bags: Commonly used for traditional boxed cereals. These bags are usually placed inside a rigid box for protection and branding. 

Block Bottom Bags: Offer a sturdy, upright design, making them a great choice for granola, muesli, or specialty cereals. 

Stand-Up Pouches: Feature resealable zippers, allowing consumers to keep cereals fresh without transferring them to another container. This option is popular for organic and premium cereals. 

3-Side Seal Bags: Sealed on three edges with one side left open for filling before final sealing. Suitable for finely ground cereals or single-serve portions.

Box Pouches: Feature a flat bottom and side gussets, providing excellent shelf presence and the ability to hold more volume.

Doy Rim Style Bags: A variation of stand-up pouches with a rounded bottom and resealable zipper, offering premium packaging for cereals.

Pillow Bags with Side Gussets: Designed with expandable sides, allowing for more volume while maintaining a compact shape. Ideal for bulk cereals and large snack packs.

Quad Seal Bags: Constructed with four corner seals for added strength and a structured appearance, making them ideal for premium and bulk cereal packaging.

Stand-Up Pouches: Resealable pouches with zippers or spouts, commonly used for high-end, organic, or specialty cereals.

Stick Packs: Thin, single-serving pouches used for portioned cereal, instant oatmeal, or granola on the go.

Looking for high-quality cereal packaging? Get a free consultation today to find the best solution for freshness, convenience, and brand appeal!

Proper packaging keeps cereals, spices, and nut snacks fresh by protecting them from moisture, oxygen, light, and contaminants while ensuring durability during storage and transport.

Moisture & Oxygen Protection: Barrier films (like PET), resealable zippers (in stand-up pouches), and heat-sealed bags prevent staleness, clumping, and rancidity.

Light & UV Protection: Opaque or metalized packaging and multi-layered prints shield products from sunlight, preserving flavor, color, and quality.

Structural Durability: Block bottom bags, stand-up pouches, pillow bags, stick packs, and more maintain product integrity and prevent damage.

Contaminant Protection: Tamper-evident seals and air-tight packaging keep products safe from dust, bacteria, and external pollutants.

For enhanced freshness, options like nitrogen flushing or degassing valves can be used based on product needs.

Looking for the best packaging solutions to extend shelf life? Contact us today to explore high-quality options tailored to your products!

Portion control in packaging enhances convenience, accuracy, and reduces waste. Here’s how:

Pre-Measured & Single-Serve Packaging: Stick packs, sachet packs, and snack-size pillow bags provide precise, single-use portions for cereals, spices, and nuts.

Resealable & Adjustable Portioning: Stand-up pouches with zippers, pillow bag with side gussets with pour spouts, and multi-compartment packaging allow controlled dispensing while maintaining freshness.

Precision Filling & Measurement: Volumetric fillers, auger fillers, and multihead weighers ensure accurate portioning, preventing under- or overfilling.

Bulk Packaging with Controlled Dispensing: Block bottom bags, resealable pouches, and zipper closures allow consumers to take only what they need while keeping the rest fresh.

Looking for packaging that ensures precise portion control? Contact us today to find the best solution for your product!

Cereals, spices, and nut snacks require different types of packaging solutions based on portion size, packaging format, and production efficiency. Unified Flex offers a range of packaging machines designed to meet these needs, including: 

1. Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines 

These machines form, fill, and seal bags from rollstock film in a vertical process. They are commonly used for packaging pillow bags, and pillow bags with gusseted bags. This packaging style is ideal for cereals, powdered spices, and nut snacks, ensuring high-speed production with minimal material waste. 

2. Stand-Up Pouch Bagging Machines 

Stand-up pouch bagging machines fill and seal pre-made pouches, including stand-up pouches, box pouches, and resealable pouches. These machines are widely used for premium cereals, spice blends, and nut snacks that require resealable packaging. They provide a high-quality, retail-friendly presentation while maintaining product freshness. 

3. Sachet Machines and Stick Pack Machines 

Sachet machines and stick pack machines produce small portion packs such as stick packs, 3-side seal sachets, and 4-side seal sachets. They are ideal for instant cereals, pre-measured spice sachets, and portioned nut snacks. These machines operate at high speeds with multiple lanes running simultaneously, ensuring efficiency and portion accuracy. 

Find the Right Packaging Solution with Unified Flex 

Selecting the right packaging machine depends on production volume, packaging style, and portion control requirements. Whether it’s single-serve sachets, resealable stand-up pouches, or high-speed vertical packaging, Unified Flex provides customized solutions to meet your needs. 

Contact Unified Flex today to discuss the best packaging solution for your product. 

Call us at 1-866-369-4181 or
Email us at info@unifiedflex.com