--- title: Western Packaging Blog | Wayne Hartley (2) description: Custom Flexible Packaging (2) --- [![Western Packaging](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/hubfs/Logo_WPD/WPDistro_FINAL_LOGO_%202022__FullLogo_Slogan.png)](https://westernpkg.com) [Products](https://westernpkg.com/products) [Industries](https://westernpkg.com/industries) [Capabilities](https://westernpkg.com/capabilities) [Design](https://westernpkg.com/design) [Sustainability](https://westernpkg.com/sustainability) [Blog](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog) [About](https://westernpkg.com/about) Packaging Blog [Get a Quote](https://westernpkg.com/contact) Flexible Packaging Resources # Packaging Insights for Growing Brands Practical guidance on custom pouches, rollstock film, barrier structures, print options, packaging timelines, and production-ready flexible packaging. [Request a Packaging Quote](https://westernpkg.com/contact) [Explore Packaging Options](https://westernpkg.com/products) [All](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog) [Rollstock](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/tag/rollstock) [Pouches](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/tag/pouches) [Materials & Barriers](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/tag/materials-and-barriers) [Sustainability](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/tag/sustainability) [Troubleshooting](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/tag/troubleshooting) ## Latest Packaging Resources Explore articles on flexible packaging materials, pouches, rollstock, sustainability, troubleshooting, and packaging decisions. Packaging ## [Best Packaging Formats for Powdered Supplements](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/choosing-flexible-packaging-for-powdered-supplements) Best Packaging Formats for Powdered Supplements: Pouches, Stick Packs, Sachets or Tubs? Powdered supplements can be packaged in very different ways. Aug 21, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/choosing-flexible-packaging-for-powdered-supplements) Packaging ## [How to Design Packaging for DTC Subscription Fulfillment](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/flexible-packaging-fulfillment-subscription-products) How to Design Packaging for DTC Subscription Fulfillment Packaging for a subscription product has to do more than look good when it arrives. Aug 19, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/flexible-packaging-fulfillment-subscription-products) Packaging ## [Best Barrier Laminates for Moisture-Sensitive Pet Food](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/barrier-laminate-combinations-pet-food) Best Barrier Laminate Structures for Moisture-Sensitive Pet Food Pet food packaging has to protect more than shelf appearance. Aug 17, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/barrier-laminate-combinations-pet-food) Packaging ## [Best Printed Pouch Finishes for Premium Cosmetics](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/printed-pouch-finishes-premium-cosmetics) Best Printed Pouch Finishes for Premium Cosmetics Premium packaging is not created by adding the most expensive finish available. Aug 14, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/printed-pouch-finishes-premium-cosmetics) Packaging ## [Child-Resistant Packaging for Supplements: What to Know](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/child-resistant-flexible-packaging-supplements) Child-Resistant Flexible Packaging for Supplements: What Brands Need to Know Child-resistant packaging is not simply a stronger zipper or a pouch that… Aug 12, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/child-resistant-flexible-packaging-supplements) Packaging ## [How to Choose a Nutraceutical Pouch Co-Packer](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/contract-pouch-filling-nutraceuticals-co-packing) How to Choose a Nutraceutical Pouch Filling and Co-Packing Partner Choosing a pouch co-packer is not simply a question of whether a company owns a fil… Aug 10, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/contract-pouch-filling-nutraceuticals-co-packing) Packaging ## [Sustainable Flexible Packaging Options for Food Brands](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/sustainable-flexible-packaging-for-food) Sustainable Flexible Packaging for Food Brands: How to Compare the Options “Sustainable packaging” is not one material. Aug 5, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/sustainable-flexible-packaging-for-food) Packaging ## [Rollstock vs Preformed Pouches for Short Runs](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/rollstock-vs-preformed-pouches-short-runs) Rollstock vs Preformed Pouches for Short Runs: Which Makes More Sense? Choosing between rollstock and preformed pouches is not simply a packaging-desi… Aug 3, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/rollstock-vs-preformed-pouches-short-runs) Packaging ## [How to Validate Barrier Packaging for Supplement Shelf Life](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/barrier-films-supplements-shelf-life) How to Validate Barrier Packaging for Supplement Shelf Life Choosing a high-barrier film is only the beginning. Jul 31, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/barrier-films-supplements-shelf-life) Packaging ## [How to Launch Custom Pouches With a Low MOQ](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/low-moq-custom-pouches) How to Launch Custom Pouches With a Low MOQ Launching custom packaging does not have to mean committing to a year's worth of inventory. Jul 29, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/low-moq-custom-pouches) Packaging ## [What Determines Custom Pouch Minimum Order Quantity?](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/minimum-order-quantities-for-custom-pouches) What Determines the Minimum Order Quantity for Custom Pouches? When a packaging supplier gives you a minimum order quantity, that number is not arbitr… Jun 3, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/minimum-order-quantities-for-custom-pouches) Packaging ## [Coffee Degassing Valves: How to Choose the Right Valve](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/comparing-valve-options-for-coffee-packaging) Coffee Degassing Valves: How to Choose the Right Valve for Your Packaging Freshly roasted coffee continues releasing carbon dioxide after roasting. Jun 1, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/comparing-valve-options-for-coffee-packaging) Packaging ## [Printing Inks for Food-Contact Flexible Packaging](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/selecting-food-grade-inks-for-flexible-pouches) Printing Inks for Food-Contact Flexible Packaging: What Buyers Need to Know Printing ink for a food pouch cannot be selected on color and print qualit… May 29, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/selecting-food-grade-inks-for-flexible-pouches) Packaging ## [How to Order Custom Coffee Bags Wholesale](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/ordering-custom-gusseted-coffee-bags-wholesale) How to Order Custom Gusseted Coffee Bags Wholesale Ordering custom coffee bags at wholesale volume involves more than choosing a size and sending artw… May 27, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/ordering-custom-gusseted-coffee-bags-wholesale) Packaging ## [How to Set Heat-Seal Temperatures for Flexible Pouches](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/spec-heat-seal-temperatures-for-pouches) How to Set Heat-Seal Temperatures for Flexible Pouches There is no universal heat-seal temperature for a flexible pouch. May 25, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/spec-heat-seal-temperatures-for-pouches) [![PKG blog featured image](https://pub-bb2e103a32db4e198524a2e9ed8f35b4.r2.dev/94dce0d3-5b28-4b2d-b2c1-b71289bed03f/id-preview-6f7be098--3078b250-b036-4186-ba53-1e1f0af65a0c.lovable.app-1770040876303.png)](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/choosing-laminated-barrier-pouches-for-snacks) Packaging ## [Choosing Laminated Barrier Pouches for Snacks](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/choosing-laminated-barrier-pouches-for-snacks) How to Choose Laminated Barrier Pouches for Snacks Laminated barrier pouches for snacks are a flexible, widely used packaging format for chips, nuts, … May 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/choosing-laminated-barrier-pouches-for-snacks) Packaging ## [Nutraceutical Barrier Film: Foil vs Metallized vs EVOH](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/nutraceutical-rollstock-film-barriers-and-structures-in-2026) Nutraceutical Rollstock Barrier Structures: Foil vs Metallized vs EVOH Choosing barrier film for a nutraceutical product starts with a deceptively sim… May 11, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/nutraceutical-rollstock-film-barriers-and-structures-in-2026) Packaging ## [9 Criteria for Choosing a Nutraceutical Rollstock Supplier](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/9-criteria-for-nutraceutical-custom-printed-rollstock) 9 Criteria for Choosing a Nutraceutical Rollstock Supplier Choosing a rollstock supplier for a nutraceutical product is not just a purchasing decision… May 11, 2026 [Read More →](https://blogs.westernpkg.com/western-packaging-blog/9-criteria-for-nutraceutical-custom-printed-rollstock) ## Need help choosing the right flexible packaging? 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