Packaging for Australian
Food Processing and Ingredients
Manufacturers
We supply the full range of packaging for food processing and ingredient operations across Australia. From line-level packaging, including labels, ingredient bags, press seal bags, and flow wrap, through to end-of-line pallet protection with stretch film, stretch hood, kraft pallet sheets, and fluted pallet pads. All food-safe. All HACCP-accredited supply.
Food processing packaging covers your product from the production line to the pallet
Food processing and ingredients operations have two distinct packaging needs. At the production line, you need labels, bags, and film that keep ingredients identified, contained, and protected from contamination. At the end of the line, you need pallet packaging that stabilises your product for storage and transport without damage or moisture ingress.
Getting either wrong costs you. Mislabelled ingredients create compliance risk and recall exposure. Inadequate pallet protection leads to damaged stock and freight claims. UPAC supplies both sides of the operation from one HACCP-accredited source with fast, reliable delivery across Australia.
Packaging across your full operation, from production line to pallet
Three core product categories. All food-safe.
Labels
Pressure-sensitive labels for ingredient identification, batch coding, allergen declarations, date marking, and compliance requirements. Suitable for ambient, chilled, and frozen processing environments.
Ingredient Bags
Food-grade bags for packaging dry and wet ingredients at processing scale. Available in a range of sizes and materials to suit your product weight, moisture level, and handling requirements.
Mega Bin Liners
Heavy-duty food-grade mega bin liners for large-volume waste, by-product, and ingredient storage in food processing facilities. Available in a range of sizes and thicknesses to suit your bin format and product weight.
Press Seal Bags
Resealable press seal bags for portioning, sampling, and packaging of ingredients where repeated access is needed. Food-grade material suitable for direct product contact across ambient and chilled applications.
Flow Wrap
Horizontal form-fill-seal film for wrapping individual or grouped products at high line speeds. Produces a tight, tamper-evident seal suited to bars, baked goods, portioned ingredients, and processed food items.
Pallet Stretch Film
Machine and hand-grade stretch film for securing palletised loads of food processing and ingredient products. Provides reliable load stability and protection during storage and transit.
Stretch Hood
Five-sided tubular film applied over palletised loads for complete weatherproof protection. Suited to high-volume operations requiring superior load containment, moisture protection, and fast throughput.
Pallet Sheets, Kraft
Kraft paper pallet sheets used as interlayer protection between stacked product layers. Prevents product-to-product contact, reduces abrasion damage, and maintains stack integrity during storage and transit.
Fluted Pallet Pads
Corrugated fluted pads placed between pallet layers or at the base to absorb impact, distribute weight evenly, and prevent product damage during stacking, storage, and transport.
Food processing and ingredients operations
face pressure at both ends of the line
Compliance and
Traceability
Ingredient identification, batch coding, and allergen labelling are non-negotiable in a food processing operation. Incorrect or missing labelling creates compliance exposure, recall risk, and potential food safety incidents.
Line Speed and
Packaging Efficiency
Production lines run to tight schedules. Packaging materials that jam, seal inconsistently, or require frequent changeovers slow throughput and increase labour cost across every shift.
Product Protection
in Transit
Palletised ingredients and processed goods need to arrive intact. Poorly stabilised loads shift in transit, causing product damage, rejected deliveries, and freight claims that cut directly into margin.
Moisture and
Contamination Risk
Food processing environments involve moisture, temperature variation, and contamination risk. Packaging materials need to maintain integrity across the full journey from production line through storage and delivery.
Keep your production line and
your loading dock supplied without
tying up your warehouse
A food processing operation relies on a consistent supply of packaging. Running short of labels mid-batch creates traceability gaps. Running out of stretch film at the end of the shift means pallets sit unsecured overnight. Our managed inventory program holds your full packaging range in our HACCP-accredited warehouse and delivers on a schedule that matches your production calendar.
Stock Held in Our Facility
Your full range, from line-level labels and bags through to pallet film and protection products, is held in our HACCP-accredited warehouse and replenished to your forecast.
Delivery Matched to Your Production Schedule
Weekly, fortnightly, or on-demand delivery scheduled around your production runs. Adjusted as your volumes grow or change across the year.
Free Up Your Warehouse Space
Stop storing bulk rolls of stretch film and boxes of bags on your production floor. We hold the stock and deliver it when your operation needs it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions food processing and ingredients manufacturers
most commonly ask us about are packaging selection, compliance, and supply.
What is the difference between stretch film and stretch hood for pallet packaging?
Stretch film is wrapped around the sides of a palletised load using a hand or machine applicator, creating overlapping layers that secure the load while leaving the top exposed unless a separate cover is used. In contrast, stretch hooding pulls a tubular film over all five sides of the pallet in a single pass, providing complete weatherproof protection. Stretch hooding is best suited to high-volume operations with uniform pallet sizes and outdoor storage requirements, while stretch film offers a more flexible and cost-effective solution for variable load types, lower pallet volumes, or tighter capital budgets.
Are your ingredient bags and press seal bags food-grade and suitable for direct product contact?
Yes. All bags we supply are manufactured from food-grade virgin polyethylene or polypropylene and meet Australian food contact material requirements. They are suitable for direct contact with dry ingredients, wet ingredients, and processed food items across ambient and chilled applications.
What labels do you supply for ingredient identification and batch coding?
We supply pressure-sensitive labels in a range of formats for ingredient identification, batch and date coding, allergen declarations, and compliance marking. Labels are available for ambient, chilled, and frozen environments. Custom print options are available for branded or product-specific requirements. Contact our team with your print specifications and we will advise on the right format.
Can flow wrap film be used on our existing horizontal form-fill-seal equipment?
In most cases, yes. Flow wrap film is available in a range of widths, thicknesses, and seal types to suit most HFFS equipment. We confirm compatibility with your machine specifications before supply to ensure consistent seal performance at your line speed. If you are setting up a new line, our team can advise on the right film format from the start.
What fluted pallet pads and kraft sheets do you recommend for stacked ingredient bags?
For stacked ingredient bags, fluted pallet pads between layers provide impact absorption and help distribute weight evenly across the stack. Kraft pallet sheets prevent product-to-product contact and abrasion damage. The right combination depends on your bag material, product weight, and stack height. Our team can help you specify the right format for your pallet configuration.
How quickly can you supply packaging to our processing facility?
Standard stock orders are delivered within 2 business days across most of Australia. For operations with consistent high-volume needs, our managed inventory program holds your stock in our HACCP-accredited warehouse and delivers on a schedule matched to your production calendar, so you are never waiting on packaging to run your line.
Do you supply custom printed labels and flow wrap film for branded ingredient products?
Yes. We supply custom printed pressure-sensitive labels and flow wrap film with brand graphics, product information, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, and batch coding. Lead times and minimum order quantities vary by print format. Contact our team with your artwork brief and we will advise on options and pricing..
Can I get samples before committing to a full order?
Yes. We provide samples of labels, bags, press seal bags, flow wrap film, and pallet protection products before you commit to a full order. Contact our team with your product type, line format, and application details and we will arrange the appropriate samples.