A: You can fill the AstraPouch one of four ways:

1. 1. Using any semi-automatic bag-in-box filler. (Change parts may be required.)
2. 2. Purchasing a purpose-built Astrofill 4000 unit to fill the AstraPouch.
3. 3. Renting or leasing an Astrofill 4000 unit from AstraPouch North America.
4. 4. We can co-pack your product using our approved AstraPouch co-pack network.

A: Yes. We can co-pack your product using our approved AstraPouch co-pack network.

A: The cost of printing is included in the purchase price of the pouch. There is a print origination charge to produce the flexographic plates.

A: Flexographic printing provides excellent quality resolution of up to 150 lines per inch. Eight color graphics are available.

A: With the AstraPouch, the print runs are integrated into the pouch forming. As a result, the minimum order is 25,000 units per variant or sku. For a 1.5 pouch, that is about 4,200 cases (6 x 1.5).

A: The pouch is manufactured in South Africa. Delivery is roughly 12 weeks after final approval of the artwork by you, the customer.

A: South Africa has become the center of excellence for flexible consumer packaging. Today, the rest of the world finally appreciates the durability, lightweight convenience and lower carbon footprint of this type of product.

A: AstraPouch provides an audited 80 percent reduction in carbon footprint versus the equivalent volume of glass.

A: Firstly, we score very high as it relates to “reduce.” A 1.5 liter AstraPouch weighs 38 grams, versus 800 grams of an equivalent volume glass bottle. The AstraPouch can be recycled as a code 7 mixed plastic if your municipality accepts mixed plastics. In many countries, mixed plastics are shredded and “reused” as additives in the manufacture of plastic pallets, plastics woods and non-cosmetic plastic auto parts.

A: Absolutely! Savings can be found in both incoming and outgoing logistics. The filled AstraPouch case is 33 percent lighter than an equivalent glass case, thus allowing more cases to ship in an outbound truck.

A: Contact Dave Moynihan at 585.259.9202 and ask him to send you a design kit to begin your project.

A: For sure. AstraPouch North America has full prototype capability and in as little as 48 hours, we can create a full, real-functioning AstraPouch with your art on the pouch. Several customers have found this to be an effective way to “sell in” the concept both internal and externally.

A: For the small to medium-size winery the AstraPouch is on price parity to a fully dressed glass bottle (bottle, labels, cork and capsule.)