Bakeries live on morning rush. A dozen rolls, two sourdoughs and a pie — packed in under a minute, bag intact, receipt printed, next customer. The right bakery packaging supplies make that possible; the wrong ones jam the bench and blow the budget.
This guide lists what Sydney bakeries, patisseries and hot-bread shops actually reorder from MRA Packaging: carry bags for takeaway, roll bags for serve-over, freezer bags for par-baked storage, and thermal paper for the till. All in bulk cartons. Start with all products.
1. Carry Bags for Bakery Takeaway
Mixed bakery orders are awkward shapes — baguettes poking out, warm pies softening thin plastic. Use singlet carry bags sized to the order, not one giant bag for everything. Popular bulk lines:
- Small White Plain – 790pcs/CTN for 2–4 items, pastries and single loaves. Shop Small
- Small Blue / Small Printed for colour-coding or budget branding without custom print. Shop Small Blue
- Medium White Plain – 660pcs/CTN for half-dozens and mixed bags. The daily driver. Shop Medium
- Large White Plain – 520pcs/CTN for dozens, catering boxes and family orders. Shop Large
- Large Printed White – 530pcs / Medium Printed – 680pcs when you want a cleaner branded look off the shelf.
Keep small + medium on the front bench, large under the counter. Staff grab without thinking. Full range in the Carry Bags collection.
2. Roll Bags for Serve-Over and Self-Serve
Roll bags on a dispenser are faster and more hygienic than loose bags for buns, rolls, cookies and portioned dough. Customers tear one bag, staff serve, no handful of bags touched. MRA Packaging supplies:
- Small White Roll Bags – 6 Rolls/CTN for single buns and cookies. Shop Small White
- Small Green Roll Bags – 6 Rolls and Large Green / Large White – 6 Rolls for colour rotation or larger pastries. Shop Large White | Large Green
Mount two dispensers: small at the bread wall, large at the cake counter. See all in Roll Bags collection.
Bakery Tip: Two Bag Types on the Bench
Roll bags for single-serve plus medium carry bags for mixed dozens. It cuts over-bagging — staff stop putting two croissants in a large singlet — and speeds up the 7–9am queue by seconds per customer, which compounds across 200 customers.
3. Freezer Bags for Par-Baked and Prep
Bakeries freezing par-baked rolls, cookie dough, puff blocks and fillings need portion-matched freezer bags. 200×250mm – 6,400pcs suits dough balls and small batches; 250×300mm – 5,160pcs is the general prep size; 300×380mm – 2,800pcs handles bulk blocks. Flat-pack, press air out, label date. Range: Freezer Bags.
4. Thermal Paper That Keeps the Till Moving
A dead till roll at 8am costs sales. Most bakery counters use 80×80mm Thermal Paper – 50 Rolls in the main POS. Compact mobile and EFTPOS printers take 57×38mm or 57×57mm. Always check width (57 vs 80mm) and max roll diameter before bulk ordering. All three in Thermal Paper collection. Keep one sealed carton under the counter — when the last roll goes in, reorder.
Bakery Stock Table
| Station | Bulk Option | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Front counter | Small / Medium / Large carry bags | Carry Bags |
| Serve-over | Small + Large roll bags 6 rolls | Roll Bags |
| Back kitchen | Freezer bags 200×250 / 250×300 / 300×380 | Freezer Bags |
| Till | 57×38 / 57×57 / 80×80, 50 rolls | Thermal Paper |
Frequently Asked Questions
What carry bag for a dozen rolls?
Medium handles a half-dozen, large handles a dozen plus extras. Small suits 2–4 items. Keep all three if you do catering.
Can I freeze dough in freezer bags?
Yes. Portion first, press flat, remove air, label. Use 250×300mm for general dough and 300×380mm for bulk blocks.
How do I know my till roll size?
Check the old roll packaging or measure width (57 or 80mm) plus roll diameter, then match in Thermal Paper.
Ready to Restock Your Bakery?
MRA Packaging supplies bakery carry bags, roll bags, freezer bags and till rolls in bulk cartons. Fast dispatch for Sydney bakeries and Australia-wide delivery.
MRA Packaging – Fairfield East, NSW 2165
Phone: +61 414 444 435 | Email: sales@mrapackaging.com.au