Pull Tab beverage pouch

Ampac announced the Pull Tab beverage pouch as an alternative beverage pouch format to the traditional straw punch-through beverage pouch that is commonly used in the beverage market. Combining innovative packaging with technology, the pouch offers differentiation and enhanced shelf appeal while providing hygienic protection of the straw hole with a tearaway Pull Tab label.

Oct 16th, 2012

Hp 20613 600 Ampac Pull Tab Beverage Pouch

The customized straw size is inserted into the hole and the beverage is enjoyed.

Additional advantages of this hygienic beverage solution include the ability to utilize high-speed filling lines, use for either hot fill (aseptic) or cold fill, individual printing on the Pull Tab label, and availability of custom pouch shapes and sizes.

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