Brown Paper Grocery Bags (SOS Bags)

QIS Packaging's brown paper grocery bags, also known as SOS bags (Self-Opening Sack) or block-bottom kraft bags,  are the trusted choice for Australian supermarkets, corner stores, IGAs, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers, bakeries, organic grocers, farmers' market stalls, and cafés. Made from strong, 100% recyclable natural kraft paper with a flat block bottom and generous side gusset, these grocery bags stand up on their own, hold their shape when loaded, and pack a serious amount of product without handles getting in the way.

Why choose QIS brown paper grocery bags?

Every SOS grocery bag is built from high-strength brown kraft paper with a reinforced block bottom that snaps open instantly at the counter,no fiddling, no torn corners, no slow checkout queues. The deep side gussets mean you can load heavier items like fruit, vegetables, deli goods, takeaway containers, baked goods, and bottled products without the bag tearing or losing shape. Because they're food-safe, 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable, they're the smart, sustainable replacement for single-use plastic grocery bags.

Available sizes (6 sizes)

Our brown paper grocery bags follow the traditional Australian SOS size numbering, pick the right size for your retail and food service operation:

• Size 1: 120 × 210mm + 50mm gusset – lollies, jewellery, small giftware, sample sizes
• Size 2: 130 × 260mm + 80mm gusset – small produce, deli items, bakery snacks
• Size 3: 160 × 300mm + 85mm gusset – fruit, vegetables, takeaway packs, bread rolls
• Size 4: 240 × 390mm + 120mm gusset – mixed groceries, multiple items, larger produce
• Size 5: 300 × 430mm + 175mm gusset – supermarket, butcher, baker, fruit shop staples
• Size 25: 360 × 540mm + 165mm gusset – bulk groceries, large fruit & veg, family-size orders

Ideal for supermarkets, grocers & food retail

Brown paper grocery bags are the workhorse of Australian food retail. Use them for supermarket and corner-store checkouts, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers and delis, bakeries and patisseries, organic and health food stores, farmers' markets, café and restaurant takeaway, school canteens, and event catering. The classic kraft look pairs perfectly with stamps, stickers, and printed branding for stores that want a clean, natural, sustainable aesthetic.

Food-safe, recyclable, made for daily use

All QIS brown paper grocery bags are made from food-grade natural kraft paper suitable for direct food contact and compliant with Australian food safety standards. After use, they're fully recyclable through kerbside paper recycling, biodegradable in landfill, and compostable, making them the obvious sustainable swap for plastic single-use bags.

Buy brown paper grocery bags online in bulk

Sold in bulk packs of 100, 250, or 500 bags depending on size, our SOS grocery bags are priced for high-volume daily use, with wholesale tiers available for larger supermarkets, franchises, and food retailers. Order online for fast Australia-wide dispatch from QIS Packaging, your trusted source for sustainable grocery, retail, and hospitality paper packaging.