Produce Roll Bags: What to Use Instead for Self-Serve

Packery does not stock produce roll bags, the thin bags torn off a perforated roll at the fruit and veg display. If you run a grocer, farm shop or self-serve produce station, the closest options we carry are the Compostable Produce – Gusseted Bag (Carton of 2000), flat kraft and white paper bags, and small brown SOS bags, all sold by the carton.

Key takeaways

• We do not sell produce bags on a roll. Our clear produce bag is the Compostable Gusseted Produce Bag, 250x100x450mm, made from PBAT + PLA, at $0.06 each.
• Flat paper bags are the low-cost option: the 2WB Flat and 2F Flat kraft bags are $0.02 each, and the 2F Flat also comes in white.
• Brown SOS bags stand open on the bench, which makes them easy for customers to fill. The No.4 is $0.05 each and the No.16 is $0.18 each.
• Everything is sold by the carton, with no minimum order.

Does Packery sell produce roll bags?

No. We do not carry produce bags supplied on a perforated roll, and we would rather say that plainly than send you to a product that is not what you searched for. What we do carry are pre-cut bags that a customer takes from a stack or a box, which do the same job at a self-serve display.

The main pick for loose fruit and vegetables is the Compostable Produce – Gusseted Bag (Carton of 2000). It is a clear bag made from PBAT + PLA, sized 250x100x450mm, with a gusset so it opens out to take bulkier produce. It comes 2000 to a carton (see the product page for the current price).

What can a self-serve produce station use instead?

A self-serve produce station can be covered with two or three bag types: a clear bag for loose produce, a flat paper bag for small or light items, and a stand-up paper bag for things customers scoop. Between the gusseted produce bag, the flat bags and the SOS bags, you can cover all three from one order.

• Clear produce bag: the Compostable Gusseted Produce Bag, so customers and staff at the register can see what is inside.
• Flat paper bags: the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) at 200x200mm, and the Kraft Bag – 2F Flat (Carton of 500) at 240x165mm. Both are brown paper and $0.02 each.
• White flat bag: the Bag – White 2F Flat (Carton of 500), the same 240x165mm size in white paper, at $0.02 each.
• Stand-up paper bags: the No.4 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 2000) at 127x77x235mm, and the No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) at 240x120x390mm, both in virgin paper.

How do the produce bag options compare on price?

The flat paper bags cost $0.02 each, while the No.16 SOS bag is $0.18 each. The table below lists every bag mentioned in this guide, using the carton and per-item prices shown on each product page.

The 2WB Flat, 2F Flat, White 2F Flat and both SOS bags can be custom printed with your logo, which is worth a look if you want branded bags at the register. The Compostable Gusseted Produce Bag is not offered with custom print. See custom printing for details.

How should I set out bags so customers can serve themselves?

Put the bags where the customer's hand already is: at the front edge of each display, not at the register. Without a roll holder, the simplest approach is to keep each bag type in its own open box or tray, stacked flat and facing the same way, so one bag lifts off at a time.

A few practical habits help a self-serve station run smoothly:

• One bag type per spot. Place clear gusseted bags beside loose produce, and flat or SOS paper bags beside small items, so customers do not have to choose.
• Keep stacks short. Refill from the carton through the day rather than piling the whole stock out, which keeps bags tidy and dry.
• Open the gusset for them. At a busy station, staff can pre-open a few gusseted bags so the first customer is not fumbling.
• Stand SOS bags up. SOS bags have a flat base, so a few can be set open on a bench for scooping.
• Label the station. A small sign saying which bag goes with which produce saves questions at the register.

If you also pre-pack produce, sugarcane trays such as the Produce – Tray 14S 153x153x24mm (Carton of 500) at $0.10 each sit alongside the bags. Our guide to fresh produce packaging and labelling by produce type covers pre-packing in more detail.

Which one should I buy?

Choose by what customers put in the bag and how they carry it to the register. A simple starting order is the gusseted produce bag plus one paper bag.

• Grocer or greengrocer with loose fruit and veg: the Compostable Produce – Gusseted Bag (Carton of 2000). It is clear and gusseted, which suits a self-serve display where staff need to see the contents at checkout.
• Farm shop or market stall with small, light items: the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) at 200x200mm. At $0.02 each it is easy to hand out freely.
• Deli or produce counter that wants a cleaner look: the Bag – White 2F Flat (Carton of 500), or the brown Kraft Bag – 2F Flat (Carton of 500) if you prefer kraft.
• Bulk or scoop station: the No.4 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 2000) for small portions, stepping up to the No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) for larger ones.

For a wider look at material choices for grocers and delis, see eco friendly food packaging for delis, grocers and markets. The full range of bags, trays and pine boats for produce is on our fresh produce packaging page.

How does ordering work?

Everything is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item. There is no minimum order. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). To add several bag types in one go, use quick order.

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