Bags are one of the most visible pieces of packaging in a food business. Customers carry them out the door, down the street and often straight into a photo for social media. Picking the wrong style can mean weak bags, high costs or a look that does not match your brand. Here is how to choose.
Grab bags for quick service
Brown grab bags and white grab bags are the standard choice for quick service and takeaway orders. They are sturdy, stack flat for storage and work well for a wide range of order sizes, from a single pastry to a full lunch order.
Flat handle bags for retail style orders
Flat handle paper bags give a slightly more retail feel, which suits bakeries and delis selling packaged goods rather than hot food. The flat handle sits comfortably in hand for shorter carries.
Twisted handle bags for a premium look
If you want your packaging to feel more like a gift than a grab and go order, brown twisted handle bags or the white version add a more considered, boutique feel. These work particularly well for gift sets, hampers or higher priced items.
Matching the bag to the order
Stocking two bag sizes, a small one for single items and a larger one for multi item orders, keeps your packaging costs sensible. Oversized bags for small orders look sloppy and waste money, while undersized bags struggle to close properly.
Finishing touches
A branded sticker sealing the top of a bag adds a professional finish and doubles as tamper evidence, which customers notice and appreciate.
Find your bag style
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