Whatever your production requirements, we have the packaging solution to match.
Different blends create different production priorities.
A dry seasoning line may need to switch between multiple flavours and recipes, handle different doses or sustain long production campaigns. The right configuration depends on how the finished blend behaves and how the production portfolio is organised.
Flexible production for multiple recipes
Scaling output while keeping dosing stable
Complete lines for continuous production
What to expect
Our process for your success
Your Requirements
We analyze your product, pack format, production targets and specific requirements to identify the most suitable packaging solution.
Technical Evaluation
Our Area Manager and Project Manager assess dosing, materials, performance and line configuration to define a reliable and efficient solution.
Project Definition
Technical specifications, machine configuration and project requirements are clearly defined before development begins.
Engineering & Testing
Mechanical, electrical and software engineering are combined with product and material testing to validate real production performance.
FAT
Factory Acceptance Testing verifies machine performance, pack quality and compliance with the agreed technical specifications.
Installation & Training
Our technicians manage installation, SAT, start-up and operator training to ensure a smooth transition into production.
Lifecycle Support
Remote assistance, spare parts and technical expertise help maintain machine reliability, efficiency and uptime over time.
Consulting
We support production optimization, new products, materials and formats to keep your packaging solution ready for evolving requirements.
Why Universal Pack
Built Around the Behaviour of the Finished Blend
Dry seasoning is not a single homogeneous product category from a processing point of view. One formulation may be fine and free-flowing, while another may be more granular, less regular or more prone to compact during handling.
Universal Pack configures feeding and dosing around the real product behaviour, rather than assuming that every dry seasoning recipe can run with the same parameters.
Consistent Dosing Across Different Flavour Profiles
Different recipes can change bulk density, particle distribution and filling behaviour even when the nominal dose remains the same.
By considering the complete blend, target dose and required output together, the dosing configuration can be developed to maintain stable performance across the expected production portfolio.
Powder Control from Hopper to Seal
Fine particles and dust can influence machine cleanliness and pack quality, while more granular blends may need different filling conditions.
Product feeding, discharge, pack geometry and sealing are therefore treated as connected parts of the process, helping reduce product migration towards the sealing area and maintain reliable packs.
From Flexible Primary Packaging to Automated Lines
Dry seasoning projects can range from machines dedicated to frequent recipe changes to high-output multilane systems running long campaigns.
Stick packs and sachets can also be connected to inspection, counting, grouping and cartoning, allowing the complete line to be designed around both production capacity and the final secondary pack.
Looking for the Right Dry Seasoning Packaging Solution?
Tell us about your blend, particle characteristics, target dose, pack dimensions, recipe range and required output.
Universal Pack can assess the application and engineer the most suitable dry seasoning stick pack, sachet or complete packaging line for your production requirements.
Examples of Dry Seasoning packages produced with Universal Pack machines.
Technical Project Assessment
Dry seasoning packaging starts with understanding the finished formulation. Powder or granule behaviour, particle distribution, bulk density, dust generation, dose range and recipe changes all influence how the machine should be configured.
| What we evaluate | Key project considerations |
|---|---|
| Is the dry seasoning mainly powder, granules or a mixed particle blend? | The physical structure of the finished product influences flow through the hopper, dosing behaviour and the way the blend settles inside the pack. |
| How freely does the formulation flow? | Flowability, bulk density and tendency to bridge or compact affect product feeding and dosing consistency throughout the production campaign. |
| How uniform is the particle size distribution? | Differences between fine and coarse fractions can influence product movement, dosing repeatability and the stability of the blend during machine operation. |
| Is the blend prone to segregation during handling? | A formulated product containing particles with different sizes or densities may separate if subjected to excessive movement. Product transfer and feeding conditions should help preserve blend uniformity. |
| How much dust does the dry seasoning generate? | Fine fractions can affect machine cleanliness and migrate towards the sealing area. Dust behaviour influences feeding, dosing, containment and accessibility requirements. |
| Does the formulation change significantly between recipes or flavours? | Different recipes may have different densities, particle distributions and flow characteristics. The expected portfolio helps define the required operating flexibility. |
| What dose range and accuracy are required? | Target weight, permitted tolerance, bulk density and number of serving sizes are considered together when selecting the dosing principle and machine configuration. |
| Is a stick pack or sachet more suitable for the application? | Dose volume, pack width, pouring behaviour, branding requirements and intended use influence the choice of primary pack format. |
| How should the sealing area be protected from product contamination? | Product discharge, filling timing, pack geometry and sealing conditions are coordinated to reduce powder or granules reaching the sealing surfaces. |
| Which packaging material will be processed? | Barrier performance, sealability, mechanical behaviour and compatibility with the selected pack dimensions and production speed determine material suitability. |
| How many recipes, doses and pack formats will share the machine? | Product changes, printed film changes and format variations influence recipe management, cleaning access and changeover strategy. |
| What cleaning strategy is required between blends? | Product residues, recipe sequence, campaign duration and available cleaning time help define accessibility of product-contact parts and the required cleaning approach. |
| What sustained production output must be achieved? | Target packs per minute, shift pattern, batch size and downstream capacity determine the appropriate number of lanes and overall machine architecture. |
| How should the finished packs be handled downstream? | Loose discharge, inspection, counting, grouping, orientation and cartoning requirements define the level of secondary packaging automation. |
Faq
What type of packaging machine is suitable for dry seasoning blends?
The right machine depends on whether the finished dry seasoning behaves as a fine powder, a granular product or a mixture of different particle fractions. Dose, pack dimensions, required output and recipe range also influence the final configuration.
Can dry seasoning be packaged in both stick packs and sachets?
Yes. The most suitable format depends on dose volume, pack proportions, pouring behaviour, branding requirements and how the finished product is intended to be used.
Why does particle size matter when packaging dry seasoning?
Particle distribution affects flowability, dosing behaviour and the way the product settles inside the pack. A blend containing both fine and coarse fractions may behave differently from a more uniform formulation.
Can different dry seasoning flavours run on the same packaging machine?
Yes, within the operating range defined during engineering. Different flavour formulations may have different bulk densities, particle distributions or flow characteristics, so the expected recipe portfolio should be considered from the start.
Can a dry seasoning blend separate during machine operation?
It can. Differences in particle size or density can encourage segregation if the product is subjected to unnecessary movement. Feeding and product handling should therefore be designed with blend stability in mind.
How is dust controlled when packaging dry seasoning powders?
The appropriate approach depends on how much fine material the formulation generates. Hopper feeding, dosing, containment and machine accessibility can all contribute to better control of dust within the packaging process.
How do you keep dry seasoning away from the seal?
Filling height, product discharge, dosing timing and pack geometry are coordinated to reduce powder or granules migrating into the sealing area before the pack is closed.
Can one machine handle different doses and pack sizes?
Yes, provided the required operating range is established during project definition. Different doses, stick pack or sachet dimensions and printed materials influence both machine flexibility and changeover requirements.
Which packaging materials are suitable for dry seasoning products?
The material must provide the required product protection while maintaining reliable forming and sealing. Barrier performance, sealability, mechanical behaviour and production speed should therefore be evaluated together.
How are dry seasoning packaging machines cleaned between recipes?
Cleaning requirements depend on the formulation, production sequence, residues left by the product and the frequency of recipe changes. Accessibility of product-contact parts is particularly important on machines handling several blends.
Can Universal Pack supply complete dry seasoning packaging lines?
Yes. Stick pack or sachet packaging can be combined with inspection, counting, grouping, conveying and cartoning according to the required production capacity and final pack configuration.
Can the dry seasoning blend and laminate be tested before final machine engineering?
Yes. Trials with the actual finished product and packaging material can help assess flowability, dosing behaviour, pack filling, sealing conditions and laminate machinability before the final configuration is confirmed.
Looking for the right packaging solution for your process?
Describe your application and requirements. We’ll review your needs and get back to you with clear, relevant answers.
