Plastic Food Bags

Clear Plastic Food Bags for Bakeries, Delis, Cafés & Retail

Plastic food bags are essential packaging for bakeries, delis, butchers, sandwich shops, takeaway food businesses, lolly shops, confectionery stores, cafés, and any food retailer needing to package, display, or carry food items. Made from food-grade virgin polypropylene or polyethylene, all bags in this collection are safe for direct food contact, ultra-clear for product visibility, and supplied in bulk cartons for high-volume operations.

QIS stocks 26 plastic food bag products across three main types:

• Cellophane Bags — ultra-clear lightweight (22µm) polypropylene bags for confectionery, lolly bags, bakery items, biscuits, dried goods, and food display. Available in 18 sizes with or without side gussets.
• Clear Pouch Bags — heavy-duty (120µm) stand-up pouches with bottom gusset for nuts, snacks, granola, dried fruits, coffee beans, and premium food retail. Available in 4 sizes.
• Singlet Checkout Bags — reusable plastic carry bags with handles (37µm) for grocery, takeaway, and customer-facing carry use. Available in 4 sizes.

All bags ship same-day on orders placed before 12pm. Australia-wide delivery from our Brisbane warehouse. Backed by QIS's 5% price-beat guarantee.

Cellophane Bags — Ultra-Clear Food Display Bags

QIS cellophane bags are ultra-clear polypropylene bags (BOPP — Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene), the standard packaging for Australian bakeries, lolly shops, confectionery retailers, and food businesses needing crystal-clear product visibility. Despite the name, these are not traditional cellulose cellophane — they are clear food-grade polypropylene, which is more durable, moisture-resistant, and food-safe than traditional cellophane while keeping the same glass-clear appearance.

Key features:

• Ultra-clear (22µm) for crystal-clear product visibility
• Food-grade virgin polypropylene — safe for direct food contact
• Heat-sealable for tamper-proof finishing
• Side-gusseted options for stand-up display
• 18 sizes available — from small lolly bags (65mm × 115mm) up to large bakery bags (300mm × 150mm with gusset)
• Supplied in bulk cartons of 1000 for high-volume operations

Common uses include lolly bags for confectionery and party favours, bakery bags for biscuits and pastries, bread bags for artisan loaves and rolls, gift packaging for chocolates and treats, dry goods packaging for nuts and trail mixes, and product display bags for retail visibility.

Cellophane Bags — Standard (No Gusset)

Cellophane Bags — With Side Gusset

Clear Pouch Bags — Heavy-Duty Stand-Up Pouches

QIS clear pouch bags are heavy-duty (120µm) clear plastic pouches with a bottom gusset that allows them to stand upright on retail shelves. Built for premium food retail and gift packaging, these pouches are five times thicker than standard cellophane bags, suiting heavier contents and longer-term storage. Common applications include packaging for nuts, dried fruits, granola, premium coffee beans, gourmet snacks, lolly mixes, and any food item where a premium "stand-up" retail presentation is needed.

The bottom gusset opens out when filled, creating a flat base so the pouch stands on its own — much like a stand-up zipper pouch but without the resealable zip (these are heat-sealed at the top after filling). Supplied in packs of 100 for trial orders or low-volume premium use.

Singlet Checkout Bags — Plastic Carry Bags with Handles

QIS singlet checkout bags are white reusable plastic shopping bags with built-in singlet-style handles (so called because they resemble a singlet/vest shape when laid flat). Made from 37µm polyethylene, they meet the minimum thickness requirements for reusable plastic bags in most Australian states. Common applications include supermarket-style checkouts, takeaway food orders, fruit shops, butchers, fish markets, convenience stores, and any retailer needing a sturdy customer-carry bag.

Important note on plastic bag regulations: Australian states have different rules on single-use plastic bag bans. The 37µm thickness used in QIS singlet bags meets the reusable threshold in most states. For specific compliance advice for your state, please fill out our enquiry form or call 1800 555 343.

Food-Grade & Food Safety

All QIS plastic food bags are made from food-grade virgin polythene or virgin polypropylene material, suitable for direct contact with food products. This means the plastic has been manufactured to Australian food safety standards from new (virgin) plastic resin, not recycled material that may contain contaminants. The bags are safe for storing fresh and packaged foods including bread, baked goods, confectionery, dried goods, nuts, coffee beans, and most retail food items.

For wet, oily, or hot foods, ensure food is in appropriate containers (such as rectangular takeaway containers) before placing in the plastic bag — these bags are designed for dry or pre-packaged food contact.

Choosing the Right Plastic Food Bag

A practical guide to matching bag type to use case:

• For lolly bags, confectionery, party favours, and small bakery items — choose Cellophane Bags (standard, no gusset) in small sizes (65×115mm to 135×205mm). Ultra-clear visibility shows off your product, and the 22µm thickness keeps cost per bag low for high-volume use.
• For bread, rolls, and bakery items needing stand-up display — choose Cellophane Bags with side gusset (90×180mm + gusset up to 150×300mm + gusset). The side gusset expands when filled, giving the bag a stable shape that displays well in bakery cabinets.
• For premium retail packaging of nuts, granola, coffee beans, gourmet foods — choose Clear Pouch Bags (120µm with bottom gusset). The heavy-duty thickness handles weighty contents, and the bottom gusset creates a flat stand-up base ideal for retail shelves.
• For customer carry-away, takeaway orders, grocery shopping — choose Singlet Checkout Bags (37µm with handles). The integrated singlet handles make customer carry easy, and the white opaque finish is the standard supermarket aesthetic.

Who Uses QIS Plastic Food Bags?

Plastic food bags are essential across:

• Bakeries and patisseries — bread bags, biscuit bags, pastry bags, donut bags
• Confectionery and lolly shops — lolly bags, party favour bags, pick-and-mix
• Cafés and brunch venues — takeaway pastries, biscuit packaging
• Delis and gourmet food shops — premium food retail, dried goods, packaged meals
• Butchers and fish markets — customer carry bags, packaging for retail cuts
• Fresh produce and fruit shops — customer carry, pre-packed produce
• Grocery stores and convenience shops — checkout carry bags
• Health food and bulk food shops — nuts, granola, dried fruits, coffee beans
• Coffee roasters — coffee bean packaging in stand-up pouches
• Catering and event catering — individual portion packaging
• Food trucks and market stalls — customer takeaway, branded retail bags
• Schools and corporate canteens — student lunch bags, staff takeaway
• Markets and food fairs — vendor packaging, customer carry-away
• Restaurants offering takeaway — bagging final orders with takeaway containers inside

Custom Printed Plastic Food Bags

All plastic food bag styles can be custom-printed with your business logo, brand colours, or promotional messaging. Custom printing options include 1-colour to multi-colour prints with minimum order quantities depending on bag size, style, and print complexity. Lead times for custom-printed bags are typically longer than stock orders.

To discuss custom printing artwork (we accept vector .AI, .EPS, or high-resolution .PDF files), quantities, and pricing, please fill out our enquiry form or call 1800 555 343.

Buy Plastic Food Bags Online — Australia-Wide

QIS plastic food bags ship fast across Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 12pm Monday–Friday. All bags are made from food-grade virgin plastic for safe food contact, supplied in bulk cartons for high-volume operations.

For complete food service setup, pair these plastic food bags with Paper Food Bags for eco-friendly takeaway, Takeaway Paper Carry Bags for branded customer-facing takeaway, Rectangular Takeaway Containers for mains, Round Plastic Takeaway Containers for soups and saucy dishes, Sauce Containers for condiment portions, Napkins for table and takeaway service, Food Wrapping Sheets for items wrapped separately, or Vacuum Sealer Bags for long-term meat and food storage.

For bulk pricing across multiple sizes, custom-printed bags with your logo, or to discuss alternative styles (resealable ziplock bags, vacuum sealer bags, heat-sealable BOPP polypropylene bags, kraft paper pouch bags), please fill out our enquiry form or call 1800 555 343.