Strung Food Paper Bags
Our food paper bags are flat bags threaded on a string in bundles, so staff can tear one off with one hand at the counter. Four sizes in brown kraft or white, for everything from a cookie to a loaf, from 1.6p a bag.
- 8strung bags, 7 to 12 inch
- 1.6plowest price a bag, inc VAT
- Freenext working day UK mainland delivery
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How to choose food paper bags
Four sizes, two colours, all food-contact paper on a string.
Which size?
7 x 7 inch: one or two pastries, cookies, sweets.
Most bakeries stock two: 8.5 inch for sandwiches and 10 inch for everything else.
Brown kraft or white?
- Traditional bakery and deli look
- Hides grease marks
- Matches kraft handled bags
- Clean, bright counter look
- Logo stamp or sticker stands out
- Sweet shops and patisseries
Same bag, same price: both are 38gsm food-contact paper on a string loop.
How strung bags work
The bags come threaded on a string loop. Hang the bundle by the till, tear one off with one hand, drop the item in and fold the top. No gusset, so they suit flat and light items.
- Grease-resistant food-contact paper
- Packs of 200, 500 and 1,000
- Recyclable with paper when clean
Every strung bag compared
Size, colour, what fits and the lowest price per bag, inc VAT.
| Bag | Size | Colour | Paper | Best for | From | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 x 7 inch | 7 x 7" (18cm) | Brown or white | 38gsm, grease resistant | Pastries, cookies, sweets | 1.6p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 8.5 x 8.5 inch | 8.5 x 8.5" (22cm) | Brown or white | 38gsm, grease resistant | Sandwiches, filled rolls | 1.8p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 10 x 10 inch | 10 x 10" (25cm) | Brown or white | 38gsm, grease resistant | Baguettes, wraps, bakery | 1.9p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 12 x 12 inch | 12 x 12" (30cm) | Brown or white | 38gsm, grease resistant | Loaves, several items | 3.0p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
Who buys our food paper bags
Bakeries, sandwich shops, sweet shops and farm shops order strung food bags.
Need food bags by the pallet?
Bakeries can stock several bag sizes on one trade order of 50 or more boxes. A 10 inch strung bag drops to 1.6p at wholesale, inc VAT. Wholesale starts at 50 full boxes, mixed across the range, with free pallet delivery in 2–3 working days.
Food Paper Bags questions
Still unsure? Call 01234 867 727 or email info@askpackagingltd.com. We reply the same working day.
Do flat strung bags expand for thick items?
No. They are flat with no gusset, so they suit items that lie flat: pastries, sandwiches, cookies and rolls. For boxed or bulky orders, use a bag with handles.
What is a strung paper bag?
Strung paper bags are flat paper bags with no gusset or handles, threaded on a string in bundles so they come off one at a time. Shops also call them counter bags or sandwich paper bags. Our brown version is a kraft bag; the white version is 38gsm white paper.
Are food paper bags greaseproof?
Our brown kraft strung bags are sold for bakery items such as pastries and rolls. For very oily or wet food, wrap it or use a box first. Check the product page for each bag's specification.
What size bag fits a sandwich?
A 10 x 10 inch bag (about 25 x 25cm) fits a sandwich, panini or wrap.
How many bags are in a pack?
Packs of 200, 500 and 1,000. The 1,000 pack is the cheapest: from 1.6p a bag for 7 inch, inc VAT.
Are strung bags recyclable?
Yes. They are plain paper with no plastic and can go in paper recycling if clean.
Buying food paper bags: a short guide
Why bakeries use strung bags
They are the fastest bag to hand over: no opening a pack, no separating bags. The flat shape lies on top of the item, which keeps pastries in shape, and a bundle of 100 takes up almost no counter space.
Two sizes cover most shops
A good starting pair is 8.5 and 10 inch. The smaller bag covers single items and the larger bag covers family orders. Add the 12 inch bag if you sell loaves.