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Sustainable Inks: Safety and Quality for Custom Coffee Boxes
We spend a lot of time talking about coffee beans. We talk about roasting levels, origins, and the packaging films used to keep the beans fresh. But there is a “silent” element in packaging that is often overlooked until it is too late: The Ink. Have you ever opened a beautifully desi...Read more -
Why Your Packaging Machine Hates Eco-Films (And How to Fix It)
If you run a production line, you’re definitely familiar with this sound. The machine stops working. The alarm sounds. You walk over and find that the film has snapped again, or the seal isn’t closed properly, and coffee grounds are spilled everywhere. For years, production managers h...Read more -
The Future of Plastic-Free Coffee Packaging Has Arrived (and It Works)
For decades, the coffee industry has had a legitimate reason to use plastic. “We need them to keep it fresh,” we said. “Paper leaks oxygen. Biodegradable films dissolve too quickly. If we want to ship coffee all over the world and still have it delicious six months later, we ne...Read more -
How Sustainable Packaging Can Boost Your Coffee Sales in Europe
If you’re a coffee roaster, Europe is likely your target market. It’s the world’s largest coffee market, with a large number of discerning coffee lovers willing to pay higher prices for high-quality beans. But if you try to sell standard plastic-lined coffee bags or nylon drip f...Read more -
Recyclable vs. Compostable Coffee Bags: Which is Right for Your Brand?
Today, if you’re a coffee roaster, you face immense pressure. Your customers want quality coffee, but they also want peace of mind when they throw away the packaging afterward. You may have narrowed your search down to two keywords: Recyclable and Compostable. On the surface, both seem good...Read more -
Biodegradable Tea Bags: How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Cup
In 2019, a study by McGill University sent shockwaves through the beverage industry. The researchers found that a single plastic tea bag, when steeped at brewing temperature, released approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into the cup. For tea brands, this was a wa...Read more -
Understanding Compostable Coffee Filters: Standards and Certifications
In the past, it was easy to market “green” coffee packaging. You just had to print a green leaf on the box and call it “eco-friendly.” Those days are over. Today, consumers are skeptical of “greenwashing,” and governments worldwide are tightening regulations on...Read more -
Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions: Tonchant’s Commitment to Sustainability
We all know that there is a waste problem in the coffee and tea industry. For decades, the convenience of individually packaged products—such as tea bags and drip coffee pods—has come at a cost: microplastics and non-recyclable materials ending up in landfills. But the tide is turning. Today̵...Read more -
Starting a Coffee Business: The Ultimate Packaging Supplies List
Opening a coffee shop is the perfect combination of passion and caffeine. You’ve found the perfect green beans, mastered the roasting curve, and designed a logo that looks amazing on Instagram. But then, we have to face the practical problems of logistics: Packaging. It’s the physical...Read more -
Drip Coffee Bag Showdown: Classic V-Shape vs. Modern UFO Shape – Which Fits Your Roast Best?
In the ever-evolving single-serve market, drip coffee bags have become an essential format for roasters and coffee lovers alike. Combining the convenience of instant coffee with the quality of a pour-over, they are a staple in the industry. However, as the market matures, the choices have diversi...Read more -
Why Freshness Matters: The Role of Nitrogen Flushing in Drip Coffee Packaging
The Secret to Fresh Drip Coffee Bags: Nitrogen Purging and High-Barrier Films We’ve all been there: you tear open a packet of coffee, expecting a burst of floral and roasted aromas, only to find… nothing at all. Worse still, a faint cardboard smell. For specialty coffee roasters, this...Read more -
The Ultimate Guide to Private Label Coffee Packaging
From Beans to Brand: The Ultimate Guide to Private Label Coffee Packaging So, you have coffee beans, a perfect roast profile, and a brand you like. Now comes the hardest part: putting it in a bag that looks professional enough to be displayed on the shelf alongside products from industry giants....Read more