Choosing the Right Bag for Your Confectionery and Food Products


Whether you’re wrapping sweets, selling handmade fudge, or packaging snacks, the bag you choose shapes product freshness, presentation, and sales. Here’s a simple comparison of our most popular, food-grade options, so you can pick the perfect bag and get packing with confidence.

1) Custom Printed Cello Bags — Make Your Brand Stand Out

Food-grade polypropylene side-weld bags (sometimes known as cello bags) with a glossy, high-clarity finish, printed directly onto the film using thermal ribbon printing for sharp, durable results on one or both sides.

  • Flexible minimums: print from just 1000 bags
  • Food-safe: suitable for direct food contact
  • Up to 3 colours: including metallic silver and gold
  • All-in-one artwork: add logos, ingredients, barcodes, batch/date codes and more
  • Cost-effective: faster and cheaper than applying separate labels
  • Heat Sealable: compatible with impulse and band sealers
  • Made in Britain

Best for: branded confectionery, small food businesses, events, hotels, wedding favours, gifts.

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2) Clear Cello Bags — Simple, Professional, and Versatile

UK-made, crystal-clear 30 micron polypropylene side-weld bags that heat seal neatly for hygienic, retail-ready packs. Available in retail packs of 50 or bulk boxes with multi-pack discounts.

  • Heat sealable: compatible with impulse and band sealers
  • Wide size range: stocked sizes with custom on request
  • Food-grade clarity: keeps products clean and presentable
  • Made in Britain: consistent quality and supply

Best for: sweets, fudge, chocolate bark, biscuits, stationery, craft packaging.

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3) Heavy-Duty Back Seal Bags — Strength and Protection

Extra-strong 50 micron PET/PE laminate with a back and bottom seal to reduce splitting under weight. Fully heat sealable for a robust, professional finish.

  • Heavy-duty construction: 12PET/40PE food-grade laminate
  • Secure heat sealing: compatible with standard heat sealers

Best for: nuts, fudge pieces, biscuits, granola, bulk sweets or heavier products.

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4) Zip-Lock Stand-Up Pouches — Freshness You Can Reseal

Clear, food-grade pouches with a resealable zip and heat seal strip for added security. A flat base lets them stand upright for shelf appeal; a tear notch makes opening easy.

  • Resealable: keeps products fresher for longer
  • Retail-ready: stand-up base for merchandising
  • Pack sizes: 50-pack retail or 1,500-piece bulk cartons
  • Versatile: confectionery, snacks, loose tea, pet treats, samples

size : 155 × 230 mm (approx. 750 ml).

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5) Clear Cone Bags — Fun, Eye-Catching, and Gift-Ready

High-clarity CPP 48 micron cone-shaped bags for striking presentation at parties, weddings, and seasonal gifting. Available in two popular sizes, in packs of 50 or cartons of 1,000.

  • Sizes: 460 mm × 250 mm (open) and 370 mm × 180 mm (open)
  • Food safe & odour-free: ideal for confectionery
  • Flexible finishing: heat seal or tie with ribbons

Best for: sweet cones, popcorn, wedding favours, seasonal gifts.

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Quick Comparison

Bag Type Material & Thickness Key Feature Best For Custom Printing
Custom Printed Cello PP side-weld, ~30–40 μ Print your own design Retail sweets, events, gifts Yes (up to 3 colours incl. metallics)
Clear Cello PP side-weld, 30 μ Crystal-clear display Confectionery, bakery, crafts No (use labels) — or upgrade to printed
Heavy-Duty Back Seal PET/PE laminate, 50 μ Extra strength & durability Heavier/oily foods, snacks On request (bespoke)
Zip-Lock Stand-Up Pouch Clear food-grade film Resealable zip + heat seal Snacks, fudge, nuts, samples Typically unprinted (label/insert)
Clear Cone Bag CPP, 48 μ Eye-catching cone shape Gifts, favours, popcorn, sweet cones No

Finishing Touches

Elevate any bag with simple add-ons:

  • Header cards, ribbons, or twist ties for gifting
  • Custom stickers or labels for batch codes and branding

Not Sure Which to Choose?

Tell us about your product (weight, size, presentation goals) and we’ll recommend the right bag, thickness, and sealing method. Whether you need 50 packs or bulk cartons, we’re here to help.

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We’ve got confectionery all wrapped up.

Note: “Cello bags” refers to clear retail display bags commonly made from polypropylene. Traditional cellophane is different; specifications are listed on each product page.

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