Bakery Packaging Australia — Custom, Compliant and Ready to Deliver
UPAC is a complete bakery packaging partner, supplying everything from custom printed bread bags and wicketed bags for production lines through to BOPP flow wrap for automated wrapping, bread crate boxes for distribution, and tray liners and trolley covers that protect your product across the whole supply chain. Whether you run a neighbourhood artisan bakery or a high-volume bread manufacturer, we have the packaging range, the compliance credentials and the supply reliability to back your operation every day. One supplier, one relationship, and the full picture covered.
Bakery Packaging Is More Than
Just the Bag on the Shelf
Running a bakery means managing product freshness, presentation, compliance and logistics all at once, and the packaging decisions you make affect every one of those things. Your bread bags need to protect freshness, but so do the tray liners keeping baked goods clean during display and the trolley covers protecting your deliveries in transit. On the production floor, wicketed bags speed up dispensing on busy lines, and BOPP flow wrap keeps automated wrapping running smoothly at pace. When you move to distribution, bread crate boxes take the weight of getting product to customers undamaged. And behind all of it sits a layer of regulatory responsibility: FSANZ food standards require mandatory allergen labelling on packaged food, and your packaging supplier needs to be HACCP accredited to meet your own compliance obligations. Getting all of this from one trusted source changes how smoothly a bakery operation runs.
PEAL Allergen Labelling
Mandatory under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. UPAC builds allergen labelling into custom printed bags from the start.
Soft Plastics Recycling
UPAC prints recycling symbols on bakery packaging to support responsible soft plastics disposal and help customers make the right call.
HACCP-Accredited Supply
UPAC holds HACCP accreditation across both production and storage, so food safety integrity is maintained throughout the supply chai
Your Full Range in One Place
Custom printed bags, wicketed bags, BOPP flow wrap, bread crate boxes, tray liners and trolley covers all from one supplier.
We supply packaging
that supports your
APCO commitments
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has set four national packaging targets that apply to all packaging made, used, and sold in Australia. Originally set for 2025, these targets are now being progressed toward 2030 as mandatory national packaging regulations come into force from 2026. For convenience meal producers, meeting these targets means reviewing your container materials, lidding film structures, and secondary packaging.
Mono-material PET and PP containers and lids available in our range
- Recyclable mono-material lidding film grades in stock
Post-consumer recycled content options across containers and film
Packaging reviews and material specification guidance available from our team
100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging
We supply mono-material containers and lidding film structures designed to be kerbside recyclable, helping you move away from multi-layer formats that cannot be recovered.
70% of plastic packaging recycled or composted
Mono PET and PP options in our range support recyclability at the material level. We can help you identify which formats qualify under PREP assessment.
50% average recycled content in packaging
We offer containers and film with post-consumer recycled content. Food-contact grade PCR options are available across selected formats.
Phase-out of problematic single-use plastics
We stock alternative formats to common problem materials, including fibre-compatible lidding film and lightweight mono-material options that meet current phase-out guidelines.
Bakery Packaging Products
UPAC bakery packaging range covers every part of the operation, from branded retail packaging
and production-line dispensing through to wrapping, distribution and delivery protection.
Custom Printed Bags
Plastic or paper bags fully tailored to your brand, covering sizing, material, print finish and allergen labelling so your product meets compliance from the moment it leaves your bakery.
Wicketed Bags
Pre-loaded on a wicket for fast, consistent dispensing on production lines, keeping packaging moving at the same pace as your baking.
BOPP Flow Wrap
Machine-compatible polypropylene film designed for automated wrapping of bread loaves and baked goods, helping high-speed production lines maintain output without interruption.
Bread Crate Boxes
Rigid delivery crates and boxes built for bakery distribution and transport, keeping your product protected and stable from the bakery floor to the point of delivery.
Tray Liners
Protective liners that keep baked goods clean and intact during display and transit, so product arrives looking as good as it left your bakery.
Trolley Covers
Covers that keep bakery trolleys clean and protected during delivery, maintaining hygiene standards from dispatch right through to the customer.
The Real Pressures Bakeries
Deal With Every Day
Keeping Products
Fresh
Freshness does not stop at the bag. BOPP flow wrap creates a reliable seal around loaves and baked goods on automated lines, while tray liners and trolley covers protect product through every stage of transit and delivery. The right combination of wrapping and protective packaging keeps your product in the condition your customers expect, even after a long distribution run.
Standing Out
at Point of Sale
In a crowded shelf environment, presentation is part of the product. Custom printed bags put your brand front and centre, with sizing, materials and print tailored to exactly what you sell. Pair that with wicketed bags for consistent, branded dispensing on high-volume lines and your packaging becomes a reliable part of your brand identity at scale, not an afterthought.
Allergen Labelling
& FSANZ Compliance
Under the FSANZ Food Standards Code, packaged food sold in Australia must carry mandatory allergen labelling. For bakeries, that means your packaging supplier needs to understand PEAL requirements and build them into your custom printed bags from the start. UPAC's team works through allergen declarations with you so your packaging meets the standard before it goes anywhere near a shelf.
Managing Supply
Without Disruption
A bakery cannot stop because packaging ran out. UPAC's vendor managed inventory is designed to keep your supply of custom printed bags, wicketed bags, BOPP flow wrap, bread crate boxes, tray liners and trolley covers consistent and predictable, with forecasted supply and flexible delivery that fits around how your operation actually runs.
Never run short of bakery packaging, and never tie up your floor space with bulk stock
A bakery operation runs on a consistent supply. Running out of custom-printed bags or BOPP flow wrap stops your production line or forces last-minute substitutions that affect your brand. Storing large quantities of packaging takes floor space and working capital that could be used better elsewhere.
Our managed inventory program holds your stock in our HACCP-accredited warehouse and delivers on a schedule matched to your production calendar. You tell us what you need and when. We handle the rest.
Stock Held in Our Facility
Buffer stock of your full bakery packaging range held in our HACCP-accredited warehouse. Forecasted and replenished automatically as your volumes change.
Delivery Matched to Your Production
Weekly, fortnightly, or on-demand. Orders are dispatched within 2 business days to anywhere in Australia.
Free Up Your Floor Space
Carry only what you need for the next production cycle. No bulk rolls sitting on your floor, no working capital tied up in excess stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions bakery businesses most often ask us
about packaging selection, allergen labelling, and supply.
What bakery packaging does UPAC supply?
UPAC supplies a complete range of bakery packaging including custom printed bags, wicketed bags, BOPP flow wrap, bread crate boxes, tray liners and trolley covers. The range covers every part of a bakery operation, from branded retail packaging and production-line dispensing through to wrapping, distribution and delivery protection. Bakeries of all sizes can source their full packaging requirement from a single supplier.
Can UPAC print custom branding on bakery packaging?
Yes. UPAC produces custom printed bags in plastic or paper, with options across sizing, material and print finish. The process includes working through your allergen labelling requirements so the finished bag meets FSANZ compliance as well as your brand needs. Custom printed bags are available for retail bakeries wanting shelf presence and for high-volume manufacturers needing consistent branded packaging at scale.
What is PEAL allergen labelling and does it apply to bakeries?
PEAL stands for Plain English Allergen Labelling and it sits alongside the mandatory allergen declaration requirements in the FSANZ Food Standards Code. For bakeries, allergen labelling is a legal requirement on any packaged food sold in Australia. UPAC’s team works through your allergen obligations during the custom printed bag briefing process so your packaging meets the standard before production begins.
What is BOPP flow wrap and how is it used in bakeries?
BOPP stands for biaxially oriented polypropylene, a clear polypropylene film used in automated flow wrap machines to wrap bread loaves and baked goods at speed. It is machine-compatible and designed to run consistently on high-volume production lines, creating a tight, clean wrap that protects freshness and presents product well at point of sale. UPAC supplies BOPP flow wrap to bakeries running automated wrapping equipment as part of their production process.
Does UPAC offer sustainable bakery packaging?
UPAC prints recycling symbols on bakery packaging to support responsible soft plastics disposal and help bakeries communicate recycling options clearly to their customers. If sustainability credentials are important to your business or your customers, talk to our team about what recycling marking options are available across your packaging range.
How does UPAC's vendor managed inventory work for bakeries?
Vendor managed inventory is UPAC’s approach to supply planning for regular customers. We hold stock of your full packaging range in our HACCP-accredited warehouse and replenish it based on your forecast volumes, including custom-printed bags, wicketed bags, BOPP flow wrap, bread crate boxes, tray liners, and trolley covers. Delivery schedules are built around your production calendar, ensuring packaging arrives when needed, without minimum-order pressure or lead-time surprises.
Are UPAC's bakery packaging products food safe?
Yes. UPAC is HACCP accredited across both production and storage, which means the packaging you receive has been manufactured and handled in conditions that meet food safety requirements. This matters for bakeries managing their own HACCP obligations because your packaging supplier’s accreditation forms part of your supply chain documentation. All products in the UPAC bakery range are supplied through accredited processes.
What packaging does UPAC supply for bakery delivery and distribution?
UPAC supplies bread crate boxes, tray liners and trolley covers specifically to support the delivery and distribution side of a bakery operation. Bread crate boxes are rigid delivery crates used for transporting product safely from bakery to customer. Tray liners protect baked goods from contamination during display and transit. Trolley covers keep delivery trolleys clean and hygienic from dispatch to drop-off. Together they form a protective layer around your product throughout the distribution chain.