# Side-Sealing Food Bags Olin Design Group's Easy Pour Bag Gives Consumers More Control When Pouring By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-pour References: [packagingdigest](http://www.packagingdigest.com/bags/90-degree-twist-on-reclosable-packaging1605) & [olindesigngroup](http://www.olindesigngroup.com/ZipandEasyPour.html) The 'Easy Pour Bag' by the Olin Design Group introduces an easy-to-use, resealable alternative to the conventional bag-in-box system that's used to package and preserve many food products such as breakfast cereals. Unlike many [resealable bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mets-board-and-kouvolan-lakritsi) that are designed with some sort of closure system at the top, this one boasts an elongated side spout for [easy pouring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvaglia-sabrecap). In the process of improving upon the way that food is typically dispensed from a resealable pouch packaging system, this design offers a way for consumers to exercise better portion control habits when eating. The Easy Pour Bag is an inventive self-supporting bag system that's ideal for containing a variety of [dry goods like cereals and snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-walking-taco). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Resealable Packaging:** The Easy Pour Bag introduces a new type of resealable packaging that allows for easy pouring and better portion control. - **Portion Control:** The elongated side spout enables better portion control for consumers, creating a trend towards healthier eating habits. - **Self-supporting Bags:** The Easy Pour Bag's self-supporting design introduces a new innovation in packaging for dry goods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** The Easy Pour Bag disrupts the conventional bag-in-box system, providing a new option for food packaging. - **Snack Foods:** The self-supporting design of the Easy Pour Bag makes it an ideal option for containing snack foods like chips and pretzels. - **Cereal Industry:** The Easy Pour Bag's elongated side spout is particularly useful for cereal packaging, offering more control and convenience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peelable Snack Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proampac.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md) - [Accessible Self-Sealing Soap Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn-ezsqueeze.md) - [Squeezable Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-life.md) - [Squeezable Sour Cream Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezable-packaging.md) - [Crumb-Funneling Chip Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-packet.md) - [Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-n-flip-packaging.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Squeezable Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-bottle.md)