FDA-Grade Poly Bags for Produce Packers & Distributors
Fresh produce packaging requires materials that maintain freshness, meet FDA food safety standards, and handle the demands of cold chain logistics. Flexible Poly Industries supplies produce packers, distributors, and grocery operations with poly bags and film designed specifically for fruits and vegetables. From the agricultural fields of the Central Valley to the distribution warehouses of Los Angeles, we serve the entire produce supply chain.
Our wicket bags enable high-speed automated packing of apples, oranges, potatoes, and other produce items. Vented bags allow airflow to extend shelf life. And FDA-grade materials ensure compliance with food safety regulations throughout the supply chain. We manufacture produce bags in the exact sizes, gauges, and perforation patterns that the fresh produce industry demands.
Produce packaging directly impacts shelf life, waste reduction, and profitability. The right bag with the right perforation pattern can add days to the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables by controlling moisture and ethylene gas levels inside the package. The wrong packaging accelerates spoilage, increases shrinkage, and reduces the value of your product. This is why produce packers work closely with their packaging suppliers to optimize bag specifications for each produce type.
California and the western United States account for a major portion of the nation's fresh produce production. The Central Valley, Salinas Valley, Imperial Valley, and other agricultural regions supply produce to markets across the country. Packing houses in these regions need reliable, high-volume packaging supplies delivered consistently and on time. Our Los Angeles-area manufacturing location provides efficient logistics to California's agricultural regions and to the produce distribution hubs throughout Southern California.
Automated produce packing has become the standard for commercial operations, and packaging must be compatible with high-speed packing equipment. Wicket bags are the industry standard for automated produce lines — they mount on metal frames that dispense bags one at a time for rapid filling. Our wicket bags are manufactured to precise tolerances for reliable machine performance, with wicket hole spacing matched to your specific equipment specifications.
Custom printing on produce bags serves both branding and regulatory purposes. PLU codes, country of origin labels, brand logos, organic certifications, and nutritional information are commonly printed on retail produce bags. We handle all of these printing requirements with up to 6-color flexographic printing on FDA-grade produce bag material.
Each product is selected specifically for produce packaging applications and ships from our Los Angeles facility.
The industry standard for automated produce packing. Pre-loaded on metal wicket frames for rapid one-at-a-time dispensing on filling equipment. Manufactured to precise specifications for reliable performance on automated lines running at 40-60+ bags per minute. Available in all standard produce sizes with micro-perforation options for freshness control.
View Sizes & SpecsStand-up bags for retail produce display and bulk packaging. The side gussets expand to accommodate round produce items like potatoes, onions, and apples, while the bag stands upright on retail shelves for attractive display. Available with micro-perforation, vent holes, or sealed depending on the produce type and freshness requirements.
View Sizes & SpecsEconomical bags for individual produce items, small bundles, and hand-packing operations. Crystal-clear FDA-grade LDPE provides excellent product visibility for retail applications. Available in a wide range of sizes from small herb bags to large bags for cabbage and melon. Vented options available for products requiring airflow.
View Sizes & SpecsCustom-length bags for long produce items like celery, leeks, asparagus, and corn. Poly tubing is cut and sealed to any length on your packing line, eliminating the need to stock multiple bag lengths for different produce items. FDA-grade material available in widths from 3 inches for single-item packaging to 24 inches for bundles.
View Sizes & SpecsWe are a specialty poly bag manufacturer built to support demanding industry requirements.
Made in our Los Angeles-area facility. Direct from factory — no middleman, no delays.
All orders ship from our Los Angeles facility with competitive lead times. Nationwide delivery available.
Buy one case or a truckload. Minimums vary by product — contact us for details.
Up to 6-color flexographic printing for branding, compliance text, and product information.
Virgin LDPE certified for direct food contact under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 when your application requires it.
Factory-direct pricing with volume discounts. No distributor markup on any product.
Our products meet the regulatory requirements that produce packaging companies depend on.
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 certified for direct food contact — manufactured from virgin LDPE resin with full traceability documentation.
Vented and micro-perforated options with perforation patterns optimized for different produce types to control moisture and ethylene gas levels for maximum shelf life.
Cold chain compatible — LDPE material maintains flexibility, seal integrity, and food safety compliance in refrigerated environments from 34°F to 40°F.
Custom printing for PLU codes, country of origin labels, organic certification marks, brand logos, and regulatory text using food-safe inks.
USDA Organic compatible packaging — materials suitable for certified organic produce packaging programs.
Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) compatible — bags accommodate required traceability labels and case-level GS1 barcodes.
FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) compliant materials supporting produce safety rule requirements for fresh produce operations.
Common questions about poly bags and packaging for produce packaging.
Yes. We offer micro-perforated bags with perforation patterns optimized for different produce types. Standard micro-perforation works well for most fruits and vegetables. We also offer macro-perforation (larger holes) for products like onions and potatoes that need significant airflow. The right perforation pattern extends shelf life by controlling moisture buildup and ethylene gas concentration inside the bag.
Wicket bags are the industry standard for automated produce lines. They load onto metal wicket frames for rapid one-at-a-time dispensing on filling equipment like those from Automated Packaging Systems, Hayssen, and similar manufacturers. We manufacture wicket bags to match your equipment specifications — bag size, wicket hole spacing, film gauge, and perforation pattern.
Yes. Custom flexographic printing for PLU codes, country of origin labels, organic certification marks, brand logos, nutritional information, and any required regulatory text. Up to 6 colors on FDA-grade material with food-safe inks. Our print team ensures PLU codes and barcodes meet scanning requirements for retail point-of-sale systems.
Most retail produce bags use 0.75-1 mil for lightweight items like leafy greens and herbs, 1-1.5 mil for standard fruits and vegetables, and 2+ mil for heavy items like potatoes, onions, and root vegetables. The gauge needs to handle the product weight and any handling stress during packing, transport, and retail display. We help produce packers select the optimal gauge for their specific products.
Yes. Our FDA-grade bags are manufactured from virgin LDPE resin with no additives that would conflict with organic certification requirements. The bags themselves do not need to be certified organic, but the material must be free of prohibited substances. We can provide material safety data sheets and composition documentation for your organic certification program.
Stock produce bags ship with competitive lead times. Custom printed produce bags typically have a 2-3 week lead time from artwork approval. Custom wicket bags with specific perforation patterns and printing may require 3-4 weeks. For seasonal produce operations with predictable needs, we recommend placing orders 4-6 weeks in advance of your packing season to ensure delivery timing.
Yes. The farm-to-door and CSA box market has grown significantly, and we supply bags for individual produce items packed inside subscription boxes. Clear bags protect individual items, prevent moisture transfer between produce types, and keep the box organized. Custom printing can add your farm or brand identity to each bag.
Produce bags ship on pallets for large orders, with case quantities optimized for warehouse storage and packing line use. We ship via common carrier to packing houses throughout California and nationwide. For California agricultural operations, our Los Angeles location provides 1-2 day ground delivery to most packing regions including the Central Valley, Salinas, and Imperial Valley.
Tell us about your packaging needs and we will recommend the right products, sizes, and materials for your application.