With the development of 5G technology, we are gradually entering a new era of consumption. Under the situation of consumption upgrading, more and more new types of packaging are appearing in the packaging market. Coffee capsules are rapidly becoming popular in many fields such as coffee, dairy products, cosmetics, etc. due to their novel, portable packaging form, easy-to-use, and high barrier properties. They have become a packaging form that many brands are paying close attention to and are optimistic about.
So for you who are in the packaging industry, how much do you know about coffee capsules?
01 Do you know the origin of coffee capsules?
The concept of coffee capsules was born in 1976, specifically for capsule coffee machines. Under the leadership of Eric Favre, Nestlé launched the world's first coffee capsule product, Nespresso. In 1986, Nestlé officially separated its coffee capsule department, and Nespresso SA was officially established.
02 Do you know the current status of the coffee capsule market?
In 2022, 80 billion capsules were filled globally, with an estimated market value of €31 billion. By 2027, an additional 10 billion capsules are expected to be produced.
In this era that attaches great importance to consumer experience, consumption upgrades are reflected in all aspects. People not only have various demands for product quality itself, but also have higher and higher standards for packaging forms. Capsule packaging not only improves various The portability of similar products also improves the user's consumption experience and gives consumers a higher standard of enjoyment. The market prospects of capsule packaging in China are unlimited.
03 What are the benefits of coffee capsules?
Initially, capsule packaging was used in the coffee field. Because the capsule wall is relatively hard and maintains its shape well at high temperatures, high-pressure water vapor can be injected into the capsule, allowing the coffee to be completely precipitated with crema under the action of pressure. That is, crema-rich, rich espresso coffee, which can better ensure the aroma and mellowness of the coffee, and at the same time, the quality of each cup of coffee made can be basically consistent.
Nowadays, capsule packaging, as an innovative packaging form, breaks the dimensional wall, breaks out of the coffee industry, and enters every field. With its novelty, portability, ease of use, and strong barrier properties. It has quickly gained the favor of consumers.
04 What products can be packaged in capsules?
Capsule packaging can be used in a wide range of fields: coffee, tea, milk powder, snacks (sauce, rice wine, jelly, candy), pet food, facial masks and health products, etc. can all be used.
05 How to protect the contents of coffee capsules?
Capsule packaging technology is a packaging technology dedicated to fresh sealing, which has the three characteristics of safety, freshness and convenience.
First of all, the capsule lid film, capsule cup body, and pressure-relief aluminum foil at the bottom of the capsule are all thermally stable materials, which are harmless to the human body and ensure the safety of the capsule coffee.
Secondly, capsule packaging has good barrier properties, which can isolate moisture damage, light decomposition, and air oxidation, keeping the contents fresh to the greatest extent.
Finally, the capsule packaging unit is small in size and easy to carry. Consumers can have a cup of mellow coffee or fragrant soy milk anytime and anywhere, or even enjoy a moment of facial mask time after a tiring day on a business trip. These experiences are not only A good product alone is enough, but it also requires the help of capsule packaging to make the idea a reality.
06 How can the capsule packaging industry really come to fruition?
The small capsule packaging has "all five parts" and forms a very complete industrial chain, involving the four industrial chain links of cover film, cup, filling and OEM.
Since Nestle and Keurig's design patents expired in 2012, more companies have entered this supply chain. With roughly a quarter of single-use coffee capsules sold globally being produced by companies outside of mainstream suppliers, "compatible" capsules are now fully accepted by consumers. There are an increasing number of Nestlé-compatible capsule designs available. However only a small number of these are considered to provide high quality products.
"Good packaging requires good packaging technology and packaging machinery to help"
Sunyi Machinery is an innovative enterprise focusing on the R&D, manufacturing and sales of intelligent equipment represented by FMCG beverages such as coffee, tea, milk powder and solid beverage packaging.
In 2011, we began to cooperate with TELESONIC in the United States to develop the first fully automatic coffee capsule filling and sealing machine. In 2013, we obtained the invention patent for the fully automatic coffee capsule filling machine. The company has always taken the development of China's intelligent packaging equipment business as its own responsibility, adhered to the craftsman spirit of "professionalism, concentration and concentration", and continuously provided efficient and intelligent equipment and services to users around the world.
