Sample goal
confirm physical fit, material feel, feature placement, and production assumptions before full proof approval
Sample SKUs
Breakfast Hash, Chili, Curry Rice, Pasta
Format start
High-barrier stand-up pouch
Material start
Moisture and oxygen barrier film
Approval criteria
Quality review should cover dieline fit, print proof approval, matte finish expectations, sample fill behavior, seal strength, closure or feature fit, barcode and claim placement, and ship-test notes before scaling.
Risk to catch
Common failure modes include powder in the zipper, clumping from moisture, dusty seal areas, unclear serving panels, and a pouch that tips because headspace was not planned.
MOQ planning
Planning range: start around 100+ pouches per SKU for validation runs; confirm final MOQ, proof timing, and production lead time by size, material, finish, and SKU count.
Quote inputs
shelf-life need, serving size, instruction panel, oxygen barrier, sample type, approval owner, launch timing, target quantity, sku count, artwork status