Industry Overview
Snacks and confectionery products are fast-moving consumer goods that
require packaging which protects freshness, enhances shelf life, and
attracts customers. Packaging also plays a major role in maintaining
taste, crunch, and product safety.
Common Snack & Confectionery Products
- Chips, namkeen, and extruded snacks
- Biscuits and bakery items
- Chocolates and candies
- Wafers and coated snacks
Most Common & Widely Used Packaging Structure
BOPP + Metallized BOPP (MetBOPP) is the most commonly
used laminate structure for snacks and confectionery packaging.
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BOPP (Outer Layer): Provides good strength, gloss,
and excellent print quality for attractive branding.
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Metallized BOPP (Inner Layer): Offers barrier
protection against moisture and oxygen while being cost-effective
compared to aluminium foil.
Why This Structure Is Widely Used
- Helps maintain crunch and freshness
- Provides adequate moisture and oxygen barrier
- Cost-effective for high-volume production
- Excellent shelf appearance with high gloss finish
- Suitable for high-speed packing machines
Other Common Packaging Structures
- PET + Metallized PET + PE – For slightly higher barrier needs
- PET + Aluminium Foil + PE – For premium or sensitive products
- BOPP + CPP – For short shelf-life products
Packaging Formats Used
- Center seal rolls
- Pillow pouches
- 3-side seal pouches
- Sachets and single-serve packs
