The Real Costs Behind Label

A generic bag will usually cost you 4 to 8 cents each. Add a label at 7 to 12 cents, and before long, you’re halfway to the cost of a premium printed bag. Then there’s manpower — someone on your team applying those labels by hand, often adding another 10 to 12 cents per bag.

All up, you’re spending somewhere between 21 and 32 cents per finished bag. And beyond the numbers, the result rarely looks professional — crooked labels, inconsistent placement, and a lower-quality finish can take away from your product’s appeal.

Why Custom Bags Make Financial and Practical Sense

Custom-printed bags remove all that wasted time and effort. With print directly on the bag, your team can pack faster, your brand looks sharper, and your costs drop in the long run.

At UPAC, we can supply standard-size, custom-printed loaf bags from as little as 9 cents each, with a minimum order quantity of 30,000 bags. That’s less than half the cost of labelled packaging — and it delivers a far more polished look for your product.

Designed With Your Business in Mind

Through UPAC’s Creative Studio, we make the process smooth from start to finish:

• Understanding Your Needs: We take the time to understand your product and packaging goals — whether that’s keeping bread fresher, improving shelf appeal, or simplifying your supply chain.
  
• Designing With Purpose: Our designers create packaging that doesn’t just look great — it works. We focus on the customer experience, brand visibility, and how the packaging performs in everyday use.
  
• Approval and Production: Once you’re happy with the design, we move into production, ensuring every bag matches your expectations in quality and finish.
  
• Safe Storage and Supply: With our HACCP Certified warehousing, we can securely store your stock, so you don’t need extra warehouse space.
  
• Easy Reordering: Our Customer Portal lets you track your stock levels and reorder with just a few clicks. It’s reliable, simple, and built to keep your operation running smoothly.

The Smarter Way to Package Your Brand

Hand-labelling might work in the very beginning, but it’s not a long-term solution. By switching to custom packaging, you free up time, reduce waste, and give your product the professional look it deserves.

At UPAC, we’re here to help Australian food producers, bakers, and manufacturers make that shift with confidence. From smart design to streamlined delivery, we make packaging one less thing to worry about — and a whole lot more effective.