Package Printing 'canal' Revolutionizes Manufacturing System with Digital Printing, Enabling Short Lead Times and Small Lot Production for Protein Packages; Full-Scale Online Quoting and Ordering Begins

Fukuoka Package Co., Ltd.'s canal division (Sales Office: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Director: Ryugo Shojima), operating the package printing platform 'canal,' has launched an automated quoting and online ordering service for original protein packages.

Previously, canal handled inquiries for protein package production on a case-by-case basis. Now, a dedicated product page has been released, allowing customers to confirm prices and estimated delivery times, and complete orders directly on the page.

This enables companies considering launching or renewing protein brands to easily grasp estimated budgets and delivery schedules early on, facilitating a speedier package production process.

Growing Need for 'Unique Packaging' Amidst Protein Market Expansion

In recent years, with the expansion of the fitness market and increasing health consciousness, more companies are launching original protein brands. This trend extends beyond D2C brands, gyms, and sports-related companies to include protein products from beauty and health food manufacturers.

However, traditional package production faced challenges such as:

- Inability to know prices without inquiring first - Time delays in obtaining estimated budgets - Difficulty in acquiring quotes for internal review - Uncertainty about delivery times, making it hard to plan launch or renewal schedules

canal has seen an increase in inquiries about protein packages, with many customers expressing a desire to 'know the price range first' or 'grasp the delivery timeline early on.'

To address this, canal has now established a system for automated quoting directly on product pages, creating a more accessible environment for consideration.

Complete Online Ordering While Confirming Price and Delivery Estimates

The newly released protein package product page allows users to check prices on the spot by selecting conditions such as size and quantity.

Previously, quotes were generated through communication with sales representatives. With the launch of this service, it is now possible to quickly perform:

- Estimated budget confirmation - Planning and consideration for OEM products - Cost simulations for internal meetings - Profitability checks for new products

Furthermore, after receiving a quote, customers can proceed directly to ordering, shortening the lead time until placement.

Product page: https://canal.ink/catalog/flatbag/protein-stand-pouche/

Utilizing HP Indigo Digital Press for Small Lot and Short Lead Time Production

The newly released protein packages utilize digital printing with HP Indigo digital presses, supporting the production of original design packages from small lots.

As plate creation is not required, it offers flexibility for initial production during brand launches, design variations for different flavors, and design changes during product renewals, leading to shorter delivery times.

This service supports the packaging needs of protein brands where speed is crucial, such as for test sales and new product launches.

Meeting Functional Requirements for Protein Packages

As protein is a powder product, its preservation and ease of use are critical.

Generally, protein packages require features such as:

- Zipper closure - Stand-up pouch capability - High barrier properties to prevent oxygen and moisture ingress

canal offers package specifications based on these unique needs of protein products, primarily featuring stand-up pouches with zipper closures. Additionally, customers can choose between metallized PET and aluminum foil materials depending on the contents, sales period, and storage environment.

For a balance between barrier properties and cost, metallized PET material can be selected. For higher barrier properties or light-blocking capabilities, aluminum foil material is an option, allowing for specification selection tailored to the application.

This enables brands, even at the launch stage, to smoothly produce packages suitable for protein products.

Supporting Processing Options for Brand Expression, Such as Rounded Corners and UV Spot Varnish

The product page for protein packages allows selection of options like rounded corner processing and UV spot varnish, in addition to materials.

Rounded corner processing softens the impression when handling the package and improves usability. UV spot varnish adds gloss to specific parts of the logo or design, making the brand name or design stand out more prominently.

This allows for package creation that considers not only functionality but also the brand's worldview and its appearance in stores and online.

Future Outlook

With the mission 'To make every company a brand through the power of packaging,' canal is expanding its range of products available for online quoting and ordering.

Following the protein packages, canal aims to create an environment for smoother ordering of products in related fields such as health foods and supplements.

Comment from Ryugo Shojima, Director of Fukuoka Package Co., Ltd. canal Division

'While supporting the packaging production for many protein brands, we have heard from numerous clients about the challenges they faced in producing original packages regarding minimum lot size, budget, and delivery times.

This new service, while maintaining quality, enables production in smaller lots and short lead times by utilizing the HP Indigo digital press.

We will continue to lower the hurdles for package production through canal and support the product development of more companies.'

About Fukuoka Package Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Fukuoka Package Co., Ltd.

Location: 2843 Kuhara Industrial Park, Hisayama-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka 811-2501

Representative: President & CEO Tsuyoshi Shojima

Established: February 7, 2000 (Founded June 1972)

Capital: 10 million yen

URL: https://fukupa.co.jp/

[Official Instagram]

Headquarters: https://www.instagram.com/fukuokapackage_official/

canal Division: https://www.instagram.com/canal_ink/

Okinawa Sales Office: https://www.instagram.com/okinawa_package/

Inquiries Regarding This Release

Fukuoka Package Co., Ltd. canal Division

TEL: 03-4530-3353

E-mail: info@canal.ink

Request for materials regarding original package production: https://canal.ink/documents/request/