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Types of Bulk Bags

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Modern-day bulk bags – also called flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) – are very different from the big bags of the past.  Today, there are several types of bulk bags from which to choose. Advancements in technology over the years have allowed the packaging industry to produce a variety of bulk bags to meet the demands of different industries.  There are FIBCs available for a range of specific uses, from storing aggregates to transporting potentially hazardous materials: Food and pharmaceutical grade bulk bags Cleanliness is paramount when dealing with food products, such as sugar, rice and flour, or pharmaceutical goods like fertilisers.  All packaging must be thoroughly clean and clinically sterile to eliminate contamination risks to the items being transported.  In these instances, food or pharmaceutical grade bags are required.  Designed exclusively for storing and carrying non-volatile foodstuffs or chemicals, they are manufactured to stringent standards