Premade Pouches vs. VFFS for Pet Food: A Side-by-Side Guide
dog getting pet and fed

Premade Pouches vs. VFFS for Pet Food: A Side-by-Side Guide

Choosing between premade pouch and VFFS for pet food packaging? Compare speed, format, changeover complexity, costs, and which format fits your brand.

November 9, 2026 4 min read
Simplex vs. Duplex vs. Quadruplex Premade Pouch Machines: Right-Sizing Your Line
two cats being fed

Simplex vs. Duplex vs. Quadruplex Premade Pouch Machines: Right-Sizing Your Line

Simplex, duplex, or quadruplex premade pouch machine — which configuration is right for your pet food operation?

November 2, 2026 6 min read
Meet the 4SC-235: Our most compact, user-friendly pouch packing machine yet

Meet the 4SC-235: Our most compact, user-friendly pouch packing machine yet

Pack high tech into a small package with the NEW 4SC-235 pouch packing machine, 100% made in Wisconsin.

January 28, 2022 5 min read
How do Pouch Filling and Sealing Machines Work Video?

How do Pouch Filling and Sealing Machines Work Video?

Automatic pouch packing machines are becoming increasingly popular for their simplicity and quality finished product. Here is a step-by-step explanation of their operation.

March 29, 2021 5 min read
Change Over a Rotary Pouch Fill Machine in Under 5 Minutes

Change Over a Rotary Pouch Fill Machine in Under 5 Minutes

Changeovers mean the machine is offline and not producing, which equals money down the drain. The easier and quicker the changeover the better, especially for companies that need to package products in a variety of different bags.

February 7, 2018 2 min read
STANDCAP Pouch Machine Technology

STANDCAP Pouch Machine Technology

In partnership with industry leaders, Viking Masek announces a new innovation in premade pouch packaging technology: the STANDCAP pouch machine.

August 25, 2017 1 min read
How do Automatic Pouch Filling Machines Work?

How do Automatic Pouch Filling Machines Work?

Automatic pouch filling machines are becoming increasingly popular for their simplicity and quality finished product. Here is a step-by-step explanation of their operation.

July 31, 2017 4 min read
Top 3 questions about automatic pouch filling machines

Top 3 questions about automatic pouch filling machines

If you’re considering switching from hand filling to using a premade pouch machine, you’re probably asking yourself these three very important questions.

July 25, 2017 2 min read

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