ARC 2026 Concludes as YPAK and Giesen Officially Launch Their Co-Branding Partnership
Congratulations to Mariya Manerkina, the 2026 Alpine Roasting Championship winner!
Following the official announcement of the results, Mariya Manerkina has been named this year’s champion. YPAK extends its sincere congratulations to her and recognises every competitor for their passion and professional dedication to coffee roasting.
As the event’s packaging partner, YPAK is honoured to have provided packaging support for this championship. We thank the organisers, judges and fellow partners for making this professional coffee gathering possible.
As the championship concludes, YPAK and Giesen officially announce their co-branding partnership. By connecting roasting equipment with packaging services, the partnership gives coffee businesses planning a new roastery, upgrading equipment or developing new products an opportunity to discuss equipment purchases and packaging needs together.
YPAK × Giesen: Complimentary Bags with Roaster Purchases, Supported by One-Stop Services
As Giesen’s general distributor in China, YPAK is officially launching its co-branding partnership with Giesen, including a roaster purchase promotion:
Purchase a Giesen coffee roaster and receive complimentary YPAK × Giesen recyclable flat-bottom co-branded coffee bags.
For coffee businesses, equipment purchases and packaging preparations often need to be planned together. Once a roaster has been selected, product fill weight, packaging materials, visual design, production and delivery schedules still need to be confirmed. How these stages fit together can affect the product launch.
Through this partnership, the complimentary bags provide practical packaging support, while YPAK’s one-stop services can also address customers’ own-brand packaging requirements, bringing project discussions together.
Eligible roaster models, complimentary bag quantities, packaging specifications and delivery arrangements are subject to the partnership terms confirmed at the time of purchase. Design work, specification changes and production costs for own-brand custom packaging are assessed separately for each project.
Recyclable Flat-Bottom Co-Branded Bags for Display and Everyday Use
The YPAK × Giesen co-branded coffee bags feature a recyclable flat-bottom structure. Once filled, they can stand upright for display, while multiple panels provide space for brand identity, coffee information and usage instructions.
Physical samples allow customers to assess the structure, printing and handling experience before discussing the specifications their products require. For example, does the bag size suit the intended fill weight? Is it convenient to fill? Does its presentation match the brand’s positioning?
If you require a different capacity, a dedicated design or additional features, YPAK can evaluate a custom solution. The co-branded bags provide a tangible reference, while own-brand packaging should be developed around product characteristics, sales channels and purchasing plans.
How Can YPAK’s One-Stop Services Address Packaging Purchasing Questions?
Turning a packaging concept into a market-ready product requires coordination across design, materials, printing, production and delivery. Clear information at the outset provides a stronger basis for the stages that follow.
YPAK provides one-stop custom packaging services covering design, material selection, printing, production and delivery coordination, helping customers connect these stages and reduce the need to explain their requirements repeatedly.
1. You Know the Fill Weight, but Which Bag Size Should You Choose?
“We need a 250 g coffee bag” is a useful starting point, but it does not determine the dimensions on its own. Whole beans and ground coffee occupy space differently, while the bottom structure, sealing allowance and filling method also affect usable capacity.
Based on the product format, target net weight and operating conditions, YPAK can help customers consider flat-bottom, stand-up or side-gusset bags, then confirm dimensions through sample filling trials.
If you already use packaging, the discussion can begin with practical issues: Is filling time-consuming? Is the bag too large? Is there enough space for sealing? Translating these concerns into structural and dimensional requirements can help reduce the cost of changes after production.
2. With So Many Materials Available, Which Ones Suit Your Coffee?
Material selection should reflect freshness requirements, the expected sales period, storage conditions and budget. Alongside appearance and feel, oxygen barrier, moisture barrier, heat-sealing performance and structural performance deserve attention.
YPAK can discuss conventional laminated and recyclable packaging options, assessing features such as valves and zippers according to the intended use. The bag, components and operating conditions should be considered together.
Questions about Mono-PE, PCR applications or PPWR preparation can also be raised early in the project. Mono-PE concerns material structure, PCR concerns the use of post-consumer recycled materials, and PPWR concerns regulatory requirements. Solutions should be assessed against food-contact use, the target market and supporting documentation, rather than selected by material name alone.
3. How Can Premium Visual Design and Tactile Quality Be Achieved?
Packaging appearance depends on design, materials and production techniques working together. On-screen colours and mock-ups cannot fully represent the gloss, texture and detail of a physical package.
YPAK can help adapt artwork to the actual dieline, checking brand marks, text, seal areas and component positions before discussing the suitability of finishes such as matte, soft-touch and hot foil stamping.
Customers with existing artwork can begin by assessing whether their files are suitable for production. Those without a final design can start with brand style, product ranges and display requirements, allowing the visual direction and production conditions to be confirmed together.
4. How Should Quantities and Printing Be Planned for Multiple Coffee Products?
Different origins, roast levels or product ranges often require multiple designs, and expected sales may vary by product. Purchasing decisions should account for production costs, inventory and future reorders.
YPAK can assess printing methods based on the quantity per design, total order volume, finishing requirements and reorder plans. HP Indigo 25K digital printing can be considered for smaller runs and multiple designs, while other printing methods are evaluated against order scale and production requirements.
Confirming the bag format, materials, number of designs and finishes before requesting a quotation makes the cost structure clearer and helps align purchasing with actual sales plans.
5. How Can Sample-to-Production Differences Be Addressed in Advance?
Sample approval should cover both appearance and practical use. Alongside colour, customers should review dimensions, fill capacity, sealing performance, component positions and ease of opening.
YPAK can help organise approval requirements and coordinate discussions around the confirmed material structure, artwork version and acceptance criteria. Sharing details of specialised filling equipment or transport conditions early also helps determine whether filling trials or testing are needed.
Clear approval records give both parties a shared basis for production and make subsequent issues easier to trace and resolve.
6. How Can Delivery Be Planned Around a Confirmed Launch Date?
Packaging delivery involves artwork approval, material preparation, production and transport. Order quantities, the number of designs and the delivery destination all affect scheduling.
YPAK’s one-stop services include coordination and follow-up across these stages. Customers can share their required arrival date, destination and split-delivery needs in advance so the team can assess arrangements.
For urgent projects, confirming specifications and artwork early helps establish a workable plan. Lead times should be confirmed after project assessment, giving customers clear information for their purchasing schedules.
Trust Comes from Clear Processes and Tangible Evidence
Established in 2011, YPAK’s Dongguan and Foshan factories hold BRCGS and ISO 22000:2018 certifications, providing a reference for customers reviewing its production management systems.
For buyers, trust also develops through practical details: Does the quotation specify the configuration? Is there a clear basis for sample approval? Are artwork versions identified? Is someone consistently following up on questions?
YPAK connects these stages through its one-stop services. Customers are also welcome to arrange a factory visit, review packaging samples, learn about production processes and discuss their projects with the team in person.
From providing event packaging support to formally launching its co-branding partnership with Giesen, YPAK continues to serve the practical needs of coffee businesses. Customers can discuss packaging development earlier in their equipment purchasing plans, giving pre-launch preparations a clearer path forward.
Move Your Equipment Plans and Packaging Project Forward Together
Planning a new roastery, upgrading your Giesen equipment or preparing to launch new coffee products?
Contact YPAK to learn about the co-branding partnership and complimentary bag promotion. For own-brand packaging, share your product format, target fill weight, estimated quantity, number of designs and required arrival date so the team can assess materials, dimensions, printing and delivery arrangements.
You are also welcome to arrange a visit to YPAK’s factory, compare packaging samples in person and discuss your brand’s plans with the team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The partnership includes a promotion offering complimentary co-branded coffee bags with Giesen coffee roaster purchases. As Giesen’s general distributor in China, YPAK also provides one-stop custom packaging services to address customers’ related packaging needs.
The co-branded bags are recyclable flat-bottom coffee bags. Eligible roaster models, bag quantities, specifications and delivery arrangements are subject to the partnership terms confirmed at the time of purchase.
Yes. YPAK can assess a custom solution based on your brand design, bag format, dimensions, materials and finishing requirements. The scope, costs and production arrangements for own-brand packaging are confirmed separately from the complimentary co-branded bags.
Yes. Start by providing your product format, target fill weight, estimated quantity and brand direction. YPAK can help discuss structural and design requirements, then move the project forward through sample and artwork approval.
You are welcome to contact YPAK to discuss sample requirements or arrange a factory visit. Sample options, custom sampling fees and visit schedules can be confirmed according to your project.
Post time: Oct-12-2026
