For modern bakeries, the bread bag is more than simple packaging: it protects freshness, supports food safety, and communicates your brand to customers. Hellopak focuses exclusively on foil bread bags and offers technical options that match small artisanal bakeries as well as large industrial lines.
Why Bread Bag Choice Matters
- The right bag helps keep bread crispy outside and soft inside while protecting against contamination during transport and display.
- Matching bag type, foil, and ventilation to your product reduces waste, improves shelf life, and makes production more efficient, especially for frozen or pasteurized products.
Main Types of Bread Bags from Hellopak
Hellopak offers several types of foil bread bags designed for bakery workflows, from simple counter service to high-speed packing lines.
| Bag type/feature | Recommended use | Foli/material | Temp range / process | Key extras |
| Freezing foil bags | Frozen bread, pre-baked products | CPE 50–70% Green, CPE foil, PE foil | Freezing down to about -30°C | Good mechanical strength for storage and transport |
| Pasteurisation foil bags | Pasteurised or long-life bread | CPP film for approx. 128°C | Pasteurization up to about 128°C | Maintains shape and seal during heat treatment |
| Blocked bags | Manual or semi-automatic packing | CPE/PE/CPP foils as specified above | Depends on chosen foil | Supplied in blocks for easy manual handling |
| Flap bags | Quick closing and presentation | CPE/PE/CPP foils as specified above | Depends on chosen foil | Flap for easier closing or taping |
| Wicketed bags | Fast packaging | CPE/PE/CPP foils as specified above | Depends on chosen foil | Wicket holder; hole distances 80, 100, 125 mm |
| Ventilated bags | Products needing airflow | CPE/PE/CPP foils with vents | Ambient | Hot needle perforation; circle, pin, or cross vent punches; options with multiple ventilation holes |
Blocked, Flap and Wicketed Bags
For bakery production, how the bag feeds into your packing process is crucial, and Hellopak adapts bag types and dimensions to your line.
- Blocked bags
Supplied in blocks, these bags are convenient for manual or semi-automatic packing and quick counter service. - Flap bags
Bags with a flap enable fast closing or taping and are handy where quick sealing and presentation matter. - Wicketed bags
Bags mounted on a wicket holder (typical hole distances 80, 100, 125 mm) are designed for high-speed bakery lines where operators or machines pull one bag at a time.
Typical dimensions range approximately from 200 mm to 830 mm in bag length and around 100 mm to 420 mm in width, allowing you to match baguettes, loaves, rolls, and specialty breads with the right format.
Ventilation and Perforation Options
Fresh bread releases steam and needs controlled ventilation to avoid soggy crusts or condensation, and Hellopak provides several vent solutions.
- Perforations and hot needle options
Perforated sections or hot-needle micro holes help moisture escape and keep bread crusts attractive during display. - Vent hole shapes
You can choose from circle vent punch, pin vent punch, or cross vent punch, as well as configurations with multiple ventilation holes, depending on how much air flow your product needs.
How to Choose the Right Bread Bag for Your Bakery
When selecting bread bags, consider the type of product, production method, and desired shelf life.
- For fresh, same-day bread, standard foil bags with appropriate ventilation are usually enough.
- For frozen products, pick freezing foil that safely handles down to around -30°C and supports long-term storage.
- For pasteurized or long-life bread, select CPP-based bags designed for about 128°C to withstand the process.
- Match bag type (blocked, flap, wicketed) to your packing setup: manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic lines.
Hellopak supports short series from about 30,000 pieces per design, offers graphic design services, and can print up to 8 colors, helping bakeries align packaging with their brand while staying technically correct for food safety.
Why Work with Hellopak
Hellopak has focused solely on foil bread bags for over 17 years, serving both family bakeries and international groups with tailored packaging solutions. The company operates under certified ISO 22000 and HACCP Codex Alimentarius food safety systems, as well as ISO 14001 environmental management, giving bakeries confidence in both safety and sustainability standards.
Bakeries across more than 10 European countries already use Hellopak bread bags, supported by logistics partners that ensure quick and cost-effective deliveries in Europe. For help choosing the right bread bag for your bakery, Hellopak’s team provides technical advice from concept through production to delivery.
