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.​

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.

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What are wicketed bags?
Wicketted bags are a special type of plastic packaging designed for storing bread. They are characterized by being placed on special “hanging” holders, which significantly facilitates filling and sealing them during the production process. As a result, they are not only functional but also increase the efficiency of production lines, minimizing the time needed for bread packaging.

Why Choose Wicketted Bags?
1. Longer Freshness: Thanks to the airtight closure, this type of packaging effectively protects products from moisture and loss of freshness, which is crucial for maintaining the taste and quality of bread.
2. Production Efficiency: Using wicketted bags allows for faster and more automated packaging, which is extremely important nowadays, where every minute counts in the production process.
3. Ecology and Sustainability: Hellopak uses high-quality materials that are environmentally friendly, allowing producers to meet ecological and social standards.
4. Customization: Wicketted bags can be tailored to individual customer needs. Hellopak offers a wide range of customization options, such as prints or various sizes, allowing for perfect adaptation of the packaging to the product.

Trust Hellopak’s experience
Hellopak, active in the market for many years, has earned the trust of numerous customers thanks to its reliability and innovative approach to packaging production. By choosing wicketted bags from Hellopak, you gain the assurance that your products will be stored in the best conditions, directly contributing to their quality and customer satisfaction.
In summary, in the bakery world, where competition is fierce and consumer demands are growing, choosing the right packaging can be the decisive factor for success. Wicketted bags offered by Hellopak are an investment that brings tangible benefits, combining modernity, functionality, and environmental care.

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What are wicketed bags?

Wicketed bags for bread streamline the packaging process. This is facilitated by a metal wire, among other things. Getting the job done efficiently is an important aspect in production facilities, which is why it makes sense to opt for wicketed bag packaging. They are suitable for automatic and semi-automatic packaging.

Applications and advantages of wicketed bags

Plastic bags have a wide range of applications. Wicketed bags are often used in the food industry. They are designed for packaging bread, vegetables or fruit, among other things. They are also suitable for storing and carrying loose products.

These types of bags are very practical due to their lightness, durability and reusability. They protect food from contamination, moisture and rapid drying. They are also useful for storing small items.

Different types of wicketed bags

Wicketed bags are manufactured from CAST CPP polypropylene, LDPE or HDPE. It is possible to choose the thickness of the material and the method of locking, such as resealable tape, welding or zips. The type of plastic that matches the intended use, e.g. freezing or pasteurisation, is also important.

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