But here’s the problem many bakeries face:

Your artwork looks great on screen… then the printed packaging comes out dull, flat, or nowhere near your actual brand colours.

That happens because most printers only offer a small number of colours. And when you have gradients, shadows, fine lines or detailed illustrations, the print simply can’t keep up.

This is where 12-colour printing makes a massive difference

With up to 12 colours, you get:

✔ Richer, truer brand colours

Your bakery’s branding stays consistent across every product — bread bags, pastry bags, cookie packaging, cake wraps, everything.

✔ Fine details that don’t get lost

Things like hand-drawn illustrations, wheat textures, soft shadows, and photo-style gradients — they print cleanly and clearly.

✔ Packaging that stands out in the display cabinet

More colours mean more depth. More personality. More “That looks good — I’ll take one!”

✔ A more premium feel without changing the material

Even if you keep your regular bag stock, with more colour options available, your packaging can achieve clearer details and a more polished look, without needing to change your current materials.

Why it matters for bakeries

Bakery customers shop with their eyes first. When they see well-designed and well-printed packaging, they see a bakery that takes pride in its craft. And in a competitive market, small things like this help build trust and keep people coming back.

Common bakery items that benefit from richer colour printing

• Bread bags
• Pastry bags
• Roll bags for production
• Cookie and biscuit packaging
• Cake boxes or liners
• Custom paper wraps
• Printed sheets
• Seasonal or limited-edition packaging

If your colours have ever looked “washed out”, you don’t need to settle

Bakeries spend time perfecting recipes, and your packaging deserves the same care. With expanded colour options, your designs can reflect your brand accurately, showcasing every detail and bringing your packaging to life.

If you’re ready to create packaging that looks as good as your products taste, we’re here to help.