Dried Fruit Packaging Material Selection Guide: Three High-Adaptability Solutions to Enhance Quality Upgrade

Against the backdrop of consumption upgrading, the packaging of dried fruit products is no longer limited to basic protective functions, but has become an important carrier for brands to convey value and enhance consumer experience. Combined with the characteristics of dried fruits—such as being prone to moisture absorption, oxidation, and the need for preservation—as well as market demands for environmental protection, visualization, and high-end positioning, this article recommends three highly adaptable packaging material combinations: kraft paper composite bags, aluminum foil composite bags, and transparent stand-up pouches, which accurately match the positioning and demands of different dried fruit products.

Kraft Paper Composite Bag: 50g Kraft Paper/PET12/PE60 – Combining Environmental Protection and Texture

The kraft paper composite bag, with a structure of "50g kraft paper + PET12 + PE60", has become the preferred packaging for organic dried fruits and additive-free dried fruits. The outer layer of 50g kraft paper is made of food-grade raw materials, featuring good stiffness and printability. It can present a simple and retro brand design through flexographic printing, conveying a natural and healthy product concept that aligns with consumers' preference for eco- friendly packaging. The middle layer of PET12 film enhances the packaging's barrier properties, effectively blocking oxygen and ultraviolet rays to delay the oxidation and discoloration of dried fruits. The inner layer of PE60 offers excellent heat-sealing and moisture-proof performance, ensuring the packaging is tightly sealed to prevent dried fruits from absorbing moisture and softening, thus extending the shelf life.

The advantage of this material combination lies in its environmental friendliness and degradability, exerting little pressure on the environment after disposal and complying with the "dual carbon" policy trend. Meanwhile, the natural texture of kraft paper can increase the product's premium space, making it suitable for mid-to-high-end dried fruit brands that focus on "organic, natural, and additive-free" positioning, such as fig dried fruits and apricot dried fruits that need to highlight the authenticity of raw materials.

Aluminum Foil Composite Bag: PET12/AL7/PE100 – Ultimate Preservation and High-End Positioning

For dried fruit products that require long-term storage and have high preservation requirements, the aluminum foil composite bag with a structure of "PET12 + AL7 + PE100" is an ideal choice. The outer layer of PET12 film ensures the flatness and printing effect of the packaging, allowing clear printing of product information and brand logos to enhance the visual grade of the product. The middle layer of AL7 aluminum foil has excellent barrier properties, which can completely block the penetration of oxygen, moisture, and light, fundamentally solving the problems of oxidation, moisture absorption, and discoloration of dried fruits, and extending the product's shelf life to 12-18 months. The inner layer of PE100 film has an increased thickness, enhancing the packaging's puncture resistance and sealing performance, making it suitable for containing dried fruits with large particles or high hardness, such as raisins and mango dried fruits, to prevent damage during transportation.

One such example is Kirkland Signature, a well-known dried fruit brand under Costco, which regularly employs aluminum foil composite bags for products such as dried mango.  Long-term freshness is made possible by their packaging's integration of a matte silver foil layer, high-barrier oxygen and moisture protection, and a resealable zipper, which also reinforces its luxury, imported-grade appearance.  This combination of luxury visual appeal + effective preservation is precisely why aluminum foil bags are often utilized for mid-to-high-end dried fruit goods and gift boxes.

Transparent Stand-Up Pouch: PET12/PE100 – Coexisting Visualization and Practicality

The transparent stand-up pouch with a structure of "PET12 + PE100" has become a popular packaging for mass-consumption dried fruits due to its visualization advantage. The outer layer of PET12 film has high transparency, which can clearly display the color, shape, and particle size of dried fruits, allowing consumers to intuitively understand the product quality and enhance their purchase confidence. The inner layer of PE100 film has good flexibility and heat-sealing performance. Combined with the stand-up bottom design, the packaging can stand independently, facilitating shelf display and consumer access. The bag mouth can be equipped with a zipper to achieve re-sealing, maintaining the crisp taste of dried fruits.

This material combination has a moderate cost and strong printability. It can create a lively and fashionable packaging style through color printing, making it suitable for colorful dried fruit products such as strawberry dried fruits and blueberry dried fruits. It meets the dual needs of young consumers for appearance and practicality, and is widely used in retail channels such as supermark

Conclusion

As customer expectations continue to rise, picking the correct dried fruit packaging  has become a strategic decision that directly influences product quality, brand positioning, and long-term market competitiveness.

Whether a company chooses to focus on visual presentation with clear stand-up pouches, premium preservation with aluminum foil structures, or eco-friendly appeal with kraft paper composites, each option is essential to increasing customer trust and shelf stability.

With over ten years of professional experience in the creation of dried fruit packaging, RJ PACK offers enriching material knowledge, cutting-edge production techniques, and specialized packaging solutions that are suited to the features of dried fruit goods.

Contact RJ PACK team today to discover how we can provide your business with high-quality, eco-conscious dried fruit packaging.