In a competitive market where customer tastes are discerning, shelves are crowded and brands are built on first (and lasting) impressions, exceptional coffee packaging has never been more important. Roastar by QLM specialise in a range of coffee bag and label solutions that combine outstanding design with industry-leading performance.
From blank coffee bags to fully custom printed coffee bags Roastar by QLM have packaging options that protect freshness, enhance shelf appeal and reflect the quality and personality of what is inside every bag.
The specialised coffee packaging supplier is also the sole Australian distributor for the unique PrimeVent® degassing vent that presents up to 96% plastic savings over a traditional plastic button valve. Vents do not need to be removed for recycling and the vents lock out oxygen and lock in the volatile compounds that create unique flavour profiles.
From custom-printed coffee bags with high-barrier materials, a range of sizes and print options to sustainable options and different valving techniques, Roastar by QLM are passionate about helping coffee brands capture attention, build customer loyalty and grow with confidence. Because great coffee deserves packaging that’s just as memorable.
Originally established by MPM Marketing to deliver value, innovation and specific technical advice for coffee packaging, Roastar AU became part of the QLM Group as of July 9, 2026. The QLM Group has a proud history of research and development, bringing innovative and exciting products to the Australian and Asia Pacific food packaging market for more than 50 years.
Understanding and evaluating sustainable options
“We are also committed to providing sustainability options for labels and packaging that address changes in legislation and single use plastics as well as recycling programs. This includes ensuring that food waste and food security are key considerations,” says Lindsay Nutley, Director of Business Enablement at QLM Label Makers.
“Some industry options require compromises in packaging structure that are detrimental to the quality and lifespan of coffee beans. Similarly, many compostable packaging options align with sustainability guidelines, but may not adequately protect beans from moisture, oxidation or flavour degradation. They also generally require access to dedicated collection and processing facilities for commercial composting,” he adds.
“Roastar by QLM are focused on the coffee industry: providing options that not only protect the beans, but provide safe, sustainable and innovative product options to coffee companies.”
PrimeVent® : The Roaster’s adantage
A significant element of reducing plastic waste and minimising contamination of the soft-plastics recycling process is the use of PrimeVent® technology. One of the more challenging aspects of coffee bags is the valve. Roastar by QLM offers standard coffee valves and also PrimeVent ® valves. The patented PrimeVent® offers almost 97% plastic reduction over the old valve, while improving the degassing process. This revolutionary vent can be applied on coffee bags and also pre-applied on vertical form filling seal (VFFS) rolls, to speed up packing processes and reduce overall inventory and production costs; another industry first.
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The patented PrimeVent® offers almost 97% plastic reduction over the old valve, while improving the degassing process.