Are you a candy manufacturer? When it comes to candy production and packaging, the candy and snack industry is one of the biggest users of packaging machines. Small packages can be tedious and inefficient to produce manually, and it’s hard to guarantee food safety. When the candy industry introduced its first automatic candy packing line, I imagine every worker cheered, “This is so convenient!”
Candy weighing and packing machine create neat and attractive bags with strong seals, ensuring food safety and extending shelf life. For consumers, this means packaging that is not only visually appealing but also hygienic, making the treats even more tempting!
Benefits of Using Packaging Machines for Candy
Increased Production Speed： Automates repetitive tasks for higher output
Consistent Packaging Quality：Ensures uniform sealing, weight accuracy, and presentation
Improved Product Hygiene：Reduces human contact, keeping the product safe from contamination
Extended Shelf Life：Hermetic sealing prevents moisture and oxygen exposure
Types of Packaging Machines for Candy
High Speed Candy Flow Wrap Machines
– Hard candy wrapping equipment is ideal for small, individual candies, suitable for chocolate bars, lollipops, gum, can be used for candies with trays, Ideal for multi-piece packs or gift assortments
-This type of horizontal Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) Machines is suitable for high-speed production
– Application: Automatic counting and sorting hard round type of candies,One candy packed in one bag;It is suitable for packaging of square, spherical, round, cylindrical, button, oval and various shaped candy.
For some special types, such as Soft Candy with sugar coated, we would recommend coating the machine with Teflon to prevent sticking, and keeping the temperature of the production workshop in a comfortable range to prevent the icing from melting.
Overall,It is an ideal packaging machine with good quality and low price.And the capacity can reach 100-200 bags/min!
Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) Machines
Vertical packaging machines for candy can create pouches or sachets from film rolls, ideal for bulk packaging (e.g., gummies, hard candies). PLC-controlled candy packaging machines are often used to pack smaller candy pouches into larger bags, usually paired with high-speed candy machines for full automation. By adjusting the film width, you can easily change the bag size within the packaging range, giving you more size options.
Blister Packing Machine & Cartoning Machines
The blister-packaged milk candies we often see in supermarkets are packaged using blister packaging machines, which are also commonly used for pharmaceuticals. The blister design gives consumers a clean and hygienic impression. We found that even though the price is higher, consumers generally prefer blister-packaged candy. Many say it’s “convenient to carry,” and 23% believe the sealed design makes the candy “look more delicious.”
Boxed candy is a more common packaging option, especially for fragile candies. Compared to bag packaging, businesses often prefer boxes as they offer better protection during transportation. Candy boxes are also ideal for retail display—boxed candy on shelves tends to be more appealing than bulk candy.
The cartoning machine automates the insertion of products into cartons, ensuring precise arrangement. It integrates box opening, product loading, folding, and sealing, replacing the work of 6-10 employees with speeds of up to 120 boxes per minute.
Doy Bag Packing Machine
Zipper bag candy has become increasingly popular among consumers in recent years. If you want to package your candy in zipper bags, stand-up pouches,preformed pouches,easy-tear notches or M-shaped bags—often favored by premium brands—you’ll likely consider a pre-made bag packaging machine. This machine automates bag opening and sealing, making it easy to soft candy packaging. It can also be equipped with a date coding machine for automatic printing.
If you need to package different materials, the candy pouch sealing machine can support multiple weighing devices. For example, if you’re packing candy pieces along with powdered sugar, you can pair a powder filler with a multi-head weigher for precise packaging.
Automatic Ball Lollipop Wrapping Machine
This machine is mainly composed of automatic sorting device, packing paper color code auto tracking system, standard tongs, lollipop conveyer chain, paper packing device, packing knot, rotating plate device, and heat sealing knotting device.
The color code tracking system of trademark corrector is controlled by microcomputer, and featured with correct and reliable operation, coordinated acting on paper feeding, wrapping paper, heat sealing, knotting etc.This machine would pack the candy properly even in case of curled paper. With step motor, the paper feeding speed can be changed automatically according to the speed of the machine.
Some Ideas to Make Your Candy Packaging More Attractive
– Resealable packaging to maintain freshness
– Transparent windows for product visibility
– Print options for branding: logos, ingredients, and barcodes
– Specialized packaging for seasonal or promotional candies
A Simple Packaging Case: Transparent Bag for Gummy Candy
If you’re looking for a simple transparent bag solution, you can follow the example of this gummy candy producer by purchasing a small vertical packaging machine. However, what sets his setup apart is that he wanted to pack different-colored candies in a specific ratio into each bag.
To achieve this, he used four rotary scales—two for red candies and two for blue candies—ensuring that each bag contains a balanced mix of both colors.
Conclusion
Efficient packaging plays a crucial role in the candy industry, where small packages are both time-consuming and challenging to manage manually. Packaging machines streamline the process by ensuring neat, attractive, and hygienic packaging, enhancing both food safety and shelf life.
Pre-made bag packing machines offer flexibility, accommodating different bag shapes and materials, making them ideal for high-quality packaging.
Blister packaging is preferred for its clean appearance and convenience, while boxed packaging provides excellent protection for fragile candies, enhancing their appeal on retail shelves.
For simpler setups, vertical packaging machines are ideal, and creative solutions like multi-color candy packing can be achieved by using multiple rotary scales for precise distribution.